Permanent Full TimeReporting to the AVP, Product Taxation & Financial Underwriting, the Director, Product Taxation plays a critical role in advancing the strategic objectives of the Insurance Solutions Division. As a recognized subject matter expert in insurance taxation, this role provides leadership and consultation on complex taxation matters impacting product design, distribution strategies, business initiatives, and customer outcomes.The successful candidate will partner closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams across Product, Distribution, Legal, Compliance, Tax, Actuarial and Financial Underwriting functions to ensure taxation considerations are effectively incorporated into business strategies, product development and client solutions. This role is responsible for monitoring legislative and regulatory changes, assessing impacts to the business, and providing strategic guidance that supports innovative, compliant and market-relevant insurance solutions.The Director, Product Taxation serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing decision making through deep technical expertise, sound judgement and a strong understanding of the insurance and financial services industry.

This role requires the ability to translate complex taxation concepts into practical business recommendations while balancing risk management, customer needs and organisational objectives.Monitor, analyse, interpret and explain the impact of taxation arising from current and existing tax legislation, regulations, court cases, changes to tax treaties, technical interpretations and administrative positions of the CRA or Revenu Québec and federal and provincial income tax,



excise and sales tax legislation for strategic business units to support product development, marketing, administration, escalations and tax reporting requirements.Provide research and consulting to business areas on complex tax queries or scenarios, marketing material reviews, product development and business initiatives.

Ensure Canada

Life products are designed to be tax effective and that any associated risks are identified and understood by the business, including evaluating and explaining proposed tax solutions at the appropriate level, assisting with decision making, implementing the change and any corrective action required to ensure it is compliant.Analyse complex investment structures and products, including fund product life cycles from a tax implication and optimisation perspective.Be involved in industry committees, working groups or task forces and negotiations with tax policy makers while keeping leaders informed.



Utilize and share these resources.Strong technical knowledge of general tax principles and Canadian income tax legislation with specific experience related to the taxation of group products and investment fund taxation.Leadership skills and ability to influence guide interpret and share complex technical knowledge in a clear and concise manner and to develop valued collaborative relationships while managing priorities and meeting delivery dates.Knowledge of financial institutions, benefit plans, group insurance products investment products and tax compliance matters including the collection and administration of commodity taxes.Excellent communication skills analytical mindset critical thinking and the ability to utilise professional judgement in ambiguous tax matters or situations.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:Career Development : 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 additionalinvestment options.Employee recognition programmes service milestone celebrations employee discounts and more!Emphasis on Community : We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) mentorship programmes social clubs and events.com All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

📌 Head of Product W/M | Full Time (Winnipeg)
🏢 The Canada Life Assurance
📍 Winnipeg