Senior Compliance Advisor

Canada Life; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement up to $2,000

Health and dental benefits

Mental health benefit of $5,000

Volunteer day

Company-matching pension plan

Share ownership program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking a Senior Compliance Advisor to support Client Operations & Business Enablement and central business units. You will provide business-focused compliance guidance, challenge regulatory requirements, and strengthen regulatory compliance across the organization.

You will collaborate with Legal, second-line oversight, and business partners, leading change initiatives, monitoring, and governance reporting.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in compliance, regulatory, or risk roles within financial services.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance practices for relevant business areas.
• Experience with regulatory change, advisory services, monitoring or testing, issue management, or governance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Advise aligned business units on applicable legal and regulatory requirements and practical application.
• Assess regulatory developments and define clear requirements, accountabilities, and implementation considerations.
• Lead regulatory change and issue-management activities with remediation planning and oversight.
• Design and maintain compliance programs, controls, policies, and procedures aligned with the risk framework.
• Plan and execute risk-based compliance monitoring and testing, and oversee corrective actions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory change management

Compliance advisory

Governance reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Project management

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Permanent Full Time

As the organization continues to strengthen its Business Risk & Control function, we are seeking a Senior Compliance Advisor to support parts of Client Operations & Business Enablement (COBE) and central business units. Reporting to the Director, Compliance, you will provide business-focused compliance advice and effective challenge on regulatory requirements, business practices, and change initiatives. You will work closely with business partners, Legal, and second-line oversight functions to help identify and address compliance risks, support sound decision‑making, and strengthen regulatory compliance across the organization.

What You Will Do

• Advise aligned business units on applicable legal, regulatory, and corporate compliance requirements and their practical application to business activities.
• Assess regulatory developments and business changes, identify compliance impacts, and define clear requirements, accountabilities, and implementation considerations.
• Lead regulatory change and issue‑management activities, including gap assessments, remediation planning, implementation oversight, evidence collection, and status reporting.
• Design, implement, and maintain compliance programs, controls, policies, procedures, and supporting documentation aligned with the Business Risk & Control Framework.
• Plan and execute risk‑based compliance monitoring and testing, document findings, and oversee corrective actions through completion.
• Prepare concise compliance metrics, dashboards, and decision‑ready reporting for governance committees, risk forums, and senior leaders.
• Respond to compliance inquiries and collaborate with business partners, Legal, second-line oversight functions, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and clarify ownership.
• Maintain accurate regulatory trackers, implementation plans, governance records, and audit‑ready evidence repositories.
• Contribute to enterprise and cross‑functional initiatives that strengthen governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance practices.

What You Will Bring

• Five or more years of experience in a compliance, regulatory, or risk role within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance practices relevant to the business areas supported.
• Experience with regulatory change, compliance advisory services, monitoring or testing, issue management, or governance reporting.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships, provide effective challenge, and clarify ownership across multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex regulatory information, identify business impacts, and translate requirements into practical actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare concise materials and explain compliance expectations to varied audiences.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and reporting deadlines.
• Post‑secondary education or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience supporting insurance, wealth management, investment, or financial services operations.
• Knowledge of applicable Canadian federal and provincial regulators and regulatory frameworks, including requirements administered by OSFI, CIRO, OSC, or other relevant authorities.
• Experience using compliance, governance, risk, issue‑management, or regulatory‑change tools.
• A relevant compliance, risk, legal, audit, or financial‑services designation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including the ability to develop clear reports and presentations.

The base salary for this position is between $75,500 - $125,500 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).

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.

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