Senior Analyst Strategy

Canada Life; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Health & Wellness

Time Off

Financial Security

Rewards & Recognition

Community

Job summary

Canada Life in Toronto is seeking a Senior Analyst for Technology Strategy and Transformation Office. This role sits in the Global Technology – Tech Finance & OCIO team and requires in-office presence up to 3 days weekly.

You will drive strategy execution, governance, and executive reporting, translating data into insights and creating materials for leadership and board discussions. The role partners with global teams to support priorities across Canada, Europe, and the USA, enabling

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in strategy, governance, reporting, or consulting (e.g., Big 4, transformation roles).
• Solid understanding of technology organizations and global operating models.
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, with ability to translate complex data into insights.
• University degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or related discipline.
• Positive attitude and a drive to bring the change organization-wide.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Execution & Governance: Support the delivery of global technology strategy initiatives and transformation priorities.
• Enhance governance processes and executive reporting for Board, OCIO, and senior leadership forums.
• Contribute to quarterly operating reviews through analysis, insight generation, and quality assurance of strategic and reporting deliverables.
• Monitor key decisions, action items, risks, and dependencies to support successful execution of strategic priorities.
• Performance Management & Reporting: Translate data into meaningful insights and executive-ready reporting.
• Design and enhance dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks that measure strategic outcomes and organizational performance.
• Continuously improve executive and Board reporting to increase transparency, clarity, and decision-making effectiveness.
• Enable consistent, data-driven performance discussions across global technology teams.
• Strategic Planning & Thought Leadership: Support annual planning cycles, operating reviews, and technology roadmap development.
• Conduct research and analyze market trends, industry benchmarks, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decision-making.
• Develop analysis and recommendations to support prioritization, investment decisions, and strategic trade-offs.
• Contribute to development of thought leadership materials and strategic narratives supporting technology transformation.
• Executive Communication & Change Enablement: Develop executive-level presentations and briefing materials for senior leadership, OCC, SLT, TLC and Board discussions.
• Support communications and change enablement activities for key strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate leadership forums, operating reviews, offsites, and enterprise-wide technology meetings.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel & PowerPoint

Education

University degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or related discipline

Job description

Permanent Full Time

We are looking for a Senior Analyst for Technology Strategy and Transformation Office organization. This position will be located in Toronto and requires to be in the office up to 3 days per week.

As part of the Global Technology – Tech Finance & Office of the CIO (OCIO) team, the Senior Analyst plays a key role in enabling technology strategy execution, financial transparency, and enterprise governance.

This role operates at the centre of technology - strategy, finance, and transformation, supporting global priorities across Canada, Europe, and USA. You will partner across business and technology teams to support strategic initiatives, executive reporting, governance, and leadership communications. The role is responsible for developing insights, coordinating enterprise-wide deliverables, and creating materials for executive leadership, Board, and leadership forums that enable informed decision-making and drive continuous improvement across Technology

What You Will Do

• Strategy Execution & Governance
• Support the delivery of global technology strategy initiatives and transformation priorities.
• Enhance governance processes and executive reporting for Board, OCIO, and senior leadership forums
• Contribute to quarterly operating reviews through analysis, insight generation, and quality assurance of strategic and reporting deliverables
• Monitor key decisions, action items, risks, and dependencies to support successful execution of strategic priorities.
• Performance Management & Reporting
• Translate data into meaningful insights and executive-ready reporting
• Design and enhance dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks that measure strategic outcomes and organizational performance
• Continuously improve executive and Board reporting to increase transparency, clarity, and decision-making effectiveness.
• Enable consistent, data-driven performance discussions across global technology teams
• Strategic Planning & Thought Leadership
• Support annual planning cycles, operating reviews, and technology roadmap development
• Conduct research and analyze market trends, industry benchmarks, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decision-making
• Develop analysis and recommendations to support prioritization, investment decisions, and strategic trade-offs.
• Contribute to development of thought leadership materials and strategic narratives supporting technology transformation
• Executive Communication & Change Enablement
• Develop executive-level presentations and briefing materials for senior leadership, OCC, SLT, TLC and Board discussions.
• Support communications and change enablement activities for key strategic initiatives
• Coordinate leadership forums, operating reviews, offsites, and enterprise-wide technology meetings.
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions, drive alignment, and help advance strategic outcomes across business and technology teams.

What You Will Bring

• Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving mindset with ability to connect data to outcomes
• 2+ years of experience in strategy, governance, reporting, or consulting (e.g., Big 4, transformation roles)
• Solid understanding of technology organizations and global operating models
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, with ability to translate complex data into insights
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills
• University degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or related discipline
• Positive attitude and a drive to bring the change organization-wide

The base salary for this position is between $80,400 - $130,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.