YOU’RE A FORWARD-THINKING, ADAPTIVE, STRATEGIC TECH LEADER. The Opportunity Are you a strategic technologist who thrives on modernizing complex platforms and delivering innovative technology solutions?As anInsurancecompany headquartered in Alberta andfocused on Albertans,it’san exciting timeof change!And as a membership organization,thisrolewillmake a meaningful difference in responding to Alberta’s needs.As our Director, IT, you will be the primary architect of thetechnology strategy,dataanalytics, and AI-driven delivery capabilitiesthat power AMA’s Insurance operations. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Insurance, and indirectly to the Chief Transformation Officer, Association, you will provide strategic stewardship of our core Insurance platforms,including Guidewire,ensuring theyremainsecure, reliable, and integrated into a moderndigital ecosystem.
In this leadership role, you will work as a strategic partner alongside executive leaders in Underwriting, Claims, and Agency to co-create technology plans that improve operations and enhance the member experience. While ensuring our systems are stable and scalable, you will also serve as an advocate for digital modernization andAI enablement,leveragingAI tools and conceptsto increase productivity and deliver new value-added capabilities for our members and employees.
A Place to Belong AMA is more than a workplace;it’sa family. Together, we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million members—everything from roadside safety to retail savings, food security to childhood well-being. And with operations that span automotive, registries, travel, insurance and more, the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless!
For us, curiosity fuels innovation. We value people who are eager to explorenew ideasand who are comfortable putting emerging technologies into practice. We see experience withAI‑poweredtools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and similar platforms as a real plus - especially whenit’sused to work smarter, increase efficiency, and find better ways to get things done.




Building ona century of proud service in Alberta communities,we’repassionateabout making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people. As part of the AMA team,you’llenjoy:
Competitive salary and flexible benefits,with five packages to choose from and up to $3,000 in health and wellness spending accounts.

Employer-paid retirement savings program,including 5% AMA contribution and 5% matching.

Employee-exclusivediscountson travel, insurance, memberships, driver education, registry services, and more.

Free travel medical insurancefor you and your immediate family.

Ongoing professional development,with unlimited learning opportunities,LinkedinLearning access, and dedicated time for personal growth.

Paid vacation and personal days,including three weeks of vacation to start, a Me Day, a Volunteer Day, and theoptiontopurchaseadditionalvacation time.

Who You Are You are a strategic and analytical leader who can simplify complexstrategy, analytics, and AI conceptsfor non-technical audiences while managing multiple high-impact initiatives.

With a deep understanding of Insurance platform architectures, you excel at balancing the need for rapid innovation with the requirements for stability and security.

You are an adaptive technologist who is comfortable applying machine learning and AI conceptsto deliver results withinreal-world operational processes and software development workflows.

Your leadership style is rooted in relationship-building, allowing you to aligninternal software engineering teams and external vendorstoward shared transformation goals.

Youpossessa strong contemporary understanding of data environments, ideally with Snowflake, and thrive in a regulatory and compliance-focused environment.





HowYou’llMake an Impact You will define and evolve theInsurance technology and data strategy,ensuring our roadmap accelerates both business goals and AMA’s enterprise transformation agenda.

By providing executive leadership over core systems, you will oversee the development and integration of underwriting, claims, and billing solutions to ensure they are secure anduser-focused.

You will advocate for digital enablement across Insurance functions, championingtechnologies and AI toolsthat improve operational efficiency and digital member experiences.

Through strategicmanagement of software engineering teams and external vendors, you willleveragepartners to accelerate modernization and access specialized technical skills.

You will lead the modernization of ourInsurancedata platform,leveragingSnowflake to advanceAPI and cloud-based integration capabilities to increase business agility.

As a mentor, you will supervise and develop high-performing technical teams, fostering a culture ofAI-driven delivery,technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring to the Table You have aBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; advanced certifications like PMP or ITIL are significant assets.

You bring significant leadership experience in IT, with a specialized background inleading softwaredevelopmentteams.

Experience in insurance or financial services, including Guidewire,ispreferred, but notrequired.

You have a strong technical understanding of modern engineering practices, cloud technologies,contemporary data stacks (ideally Snowflake), and core platforms like Guidewire.

Your experience includes a proven ability to lead through change and manage the ambiguity that comes withAI-drivenlarge-scale digital transformations.

Belonging Matters Here AMA is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and accessible environment. If you requirean accommodationat any time during our recruitment process, please contact [email protected]. We’ll work withyoufeel supported throughout your journey with us.
WORK MODEL: In-Office
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Director, Information Technology (Alberta)
🏢 AMA - Alberta Motor Association
📍 Alberta