Permanent Full Time

We are looking for an Assistant Vice-President, AI Enablement

Canada Life has an ambition to apply human-led AI to innovate, elevate customer service, and accelerate growth across the organization. To succeed, we believe there is a need to accelerate AI adoption across the enterprise to enable business strategy while adequately managing risk to protect the organization.

Our Digital Technology team is a strategic partner in our business – with an ambition to be a forward-thinking, agile technology organization delivering secure, resilient, and leading solutions that support Canada Life and the well-being of millions of Canadians.

The role of the AVP AI Enablement is to bring technology leadership with a business mindset to help spearhead the development and execution of an enterprise-wide AI strategy, fostering AI adoption and governance while prioritizing high-impact use cases to drive value across the organization. This role will help shape the AI agenda at Canada Life by engaging stakeholders, empowering teams, and ensuring that AI initiatives are compliant, secure, and in alignment with the organization's broader goals. This is a role for an individual that is excited to collaborate across business and technology teams to push the envelope on where AI can be applied in support of Canada Life’s business strategic priorities, and someone that is action biased and business outcome oriented.

What you will do:

Establish and lead the AI Enablement team, as well as providing strategic, subject matter expertise leadership in support of business teams; lead standing AI enablement and governance meetings, bringing together leaders from across CL
Provide thought leadership and execute a forward-looking AI vision and strategy in alignment with the organization’s long-term goals
Provide delivery leadership including foster strong engagement with leadership, business and technology stakeholders; ensure clear communication of AI strategic objectives and progress / results
Provide execution leadership including collaborate across business and technology teams to manage and prioritize organization-wide AI use cases and demand, emphasizing those with the most strategic value
Define and implement efficient processes for building, operating, and supporting AI solutions, including effective measurement and reporting
Adapt and evolve the AI operating model, delivery model and support model across Canada Life as the organization mature and scale in advancing AI
Incubate new ways of developing and using AI in support of business and technology use cases
Serve as a trusted partner and product owner to define, champion, and operationalize AI services and technology platform
Build the strategy and roadmap for AI competency development across CL; champion AI learning and development programs to enhance organizational competency and foster AI adoption
Establish, implement, and evolve a robust AI governance framework in collaboration with functional and oversight leaders to support risk management and accelerate AI adoption
Establish relationships across Great West Lifeco to collaborate, share learnings, and help strategically advance AI within Canada Life
Coach and mentor team members to achieve and surpass personal and team objectives and help them in their career plans

What you will bring:

You hold a University degree in Software Engineering, Data Science, or equivalent
Proven track record of at least 7 – 10 years in AI / ML / Advanced Analytics strategy development, deployment, and governance, including successful implementation of AI related projects in a leadership role
You have experience in designing, implementing, and supporting hub-and-spoke operating models
You have a product and service mindset that is focused on meeting the needs of our internal stakeholders, our customers, advisors, and shareholders
You have an excellent understanding of product development lifecycle, and versed in agile delivery frameworks
Business acumen and the capability to align AI initiatives with the organization's broader strategic goals
Knowledgeable in data governance and ethical considerations in AI, as well as knowledge of AI legal and regulatory aspects
You have a track record of collaboration and influence when working in cross-functional teams in a highly complex organization, ability to lead and foster collaborative relationships, engage, and inspire the right outcome through partnerships and mutual respect
You are excited to develop high performing teams, and can lead, mentor, and influence junior talent
You have previous experience in a large enterprise environment in a regulated industry
Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with the latest AI trends and emerging technologies

The base salary for this position is between $108,300 - $200,400 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.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

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

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