Permanent Full Time Canada Life is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to provide technology leadership across critical Sponsor Services and Plan Administration platforms supporting plan sponsors across Canada. This role is responsible for leading modernization efforts, driving delivery execution, support operational stability and building solid partnerships across business and technology teams. This position plays a key leadership role in maintaining the stability and evolution of a complex ecosystem that supports sponsor onboarding, contract execution, plan setup, ongoing administration, reporting, and document management.

The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day operational leadership with longer-term modernization initiatives while helping shape the future technology direction of the portfolio. Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Sponsor Services and Plan Administration solutions, including strategy, solution design, delivery, deployment, support, and continuous improvement Manage priorities, dependencies, risks, and execution across multiple concurrent initiatives. Drive technology investment decisions, architectural direction, and solution planning in partnership with Architecture and Engineering teams.

Identify opportunities to reduce technical debt and improve maintainability across the application landscape. Coach, mentor, and develop technical professionals. Foster a collaborative, customer-focused, and continuously improving team culture.

Support succession planning, knowledge transfer, and capability development. Oversee incident management, problem management,



release coordination, and production support activities. Proactively identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Ensure effective monitoring, support processes, and service management practices are in place.

Technical Expertise

Strong experience in enterprise technology delivery, solution design, development, and implementation.

Experience as a Technical Lead, Delivery Lead, Architect, or Senior Developer guiding complex solution delivery. Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps or Agile delivery practices.

Experience leading technology modernization and continuous improvement initiatives. 8-10+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership, delivery, engineering, architecture, analysis, or application development roles. ~ Strong leadership skills with experience coaching and growing technical teams. ~ Exceptional communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. ~ Comfort with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and fast-paced delivery. ~ Reliability Status Security Clearance – this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment.



This is a personal security status that is required as a condition of employment before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website. The cost of submitting these checks will be covered by Canada Life.

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). 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.

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: 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 additional investment options.

Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

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