Permanent Full Time

We are looking for a Director, AI Business Enablement.

As the Director, AI Business Enablement you will be responsible for enabling the effective, responsible, and value-driven adoption of Artificial Intelligence in support of our business. This role partners with business leaders to identify, shape, and validate AI opportunities, translating business needs into clear AI use cases and working closely with Technology to ensure solutions are feasible, prioritized, and deliver measurable value.

The Director will operate as an enabler, and will partner with our Canada Operations and Functional leaders to accelerate the business strategy using AI – this includes opportunity identification, business case development, prioritization, and value realization. Success in this role will be measured by value realization across the business, which will be achieved through influence, strong stakeholder relationships, and a deep understanding of both business outcomes and AI capabilities.

What you will do

Partner with Canada Operations and Functional leaders to identify high value opportunities where AI can improve outcomes, efficiency, customer experience, or risk management

Work with business leaders to unpack and shape AI business cases, clarifying the problem to solve, expected benefits, risks, and success measures before solutions are pursued

Translate business needs into clear AI use cases and requirements, partnering with Technology, Data, and Architecture teams to prioritize, assess feasibility, and alignment to enterprise AI capabilities and standards

Build AI literacy and proficiency across leadership teams by sharing insights, patterns, and practical examples of what is working, and what is not, across the organization





Measure and track value realization from use cases

Champion responsible AI practices, ensuring compliance with privacy, security, and ethical standards

Stay current on AI trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings

What you will bring

Deep understanding of AI capabilities and limitations (including generative AI, automation, analytics, and machine learning) and how they apply in regulated environments such as financial services or insurance

Strong ability to bridge business strategy and technology, translating business problems into actionable AI opportunities and explaining AI concepts in clear, practical terms

Demonstrated experience developing, assessing, and prioritizing business cases, including advantages realization and outcome measurement

Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and drive cross-functional outcomes across business and technology stakeholder

Exceptional stakeholder leadership and partnership skills, with confidence engaging senior business, technology, risk, and compliance leaders

Strong judgment and systems thinking, balancing innovation with risk, governance, and long-term sustainability

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Passion for innovation, with a track record of challenging the status quo and embracing change in AI adoption





Learning mindset with ability to experiment, embrace learnings, and pivot quickly

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.

The base salary for this position is between

$128,200 - $178,200

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. 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. 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:

Career Development

📌 Director AI Enablement (Winnipeg)
🏢 Canada Life
📍 Winnipeg