Mgr Strategic Initiatives

Temporary Full Time

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager – Strategic Initiatives, Dealer Product to support a critical dealer amalgamation initiative. This one-year contract role will play a key leadership position within the Product workstream, partnering closely with the Director, Dealer Product and cross-functional stakeholders to design and implement the future-state product framework for the amalgamated dealer.

The successful candidate will help align and rationalize product shelf offerings across organizations, assess downstream impacts to operations, compliance, advisors, and clients, and establish a robust product governance structure and decision-making process that supports the combined dealer's strategic objectives and regulatory obligations. This is an ideal opportunity for a product, compliance, or business transformation professional with deep knowledge of the wealth management industry, strong stakeholder management skills, and experience leading complex change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Shelf Alignment & Integration
• Impact Assessment & Change Enablement
• Product Governance Design
• Project Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: London or Toronto.

The base salary for this position is between $90,400 - $140,400 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 every day: 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 who 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:

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact our talent acquisition team. 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.