Farm Mutual Re is a mutual reinsurer that offers tailored reinsurance solutions for varied insurance lines and helps mutual insurers keep their promises by providing financial stability and insurance capacity. Recognized as Waterloo Areas Top Employers 2026 Southwestern Ontarios Top Employers 2026 and Canadas Greenest Employer 2026 we remain committed to making a meaningful impact on our members customers employees and business partners. Our values of care trust courage and sustainability foster a sense of belonging and guide our decisions and actions.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager Automation & Process Improvement the Automation Lead designs develops and leads the end-to-end delivery of scalable automation solutions from technical discovery and solution design through development testing deployment and production support. Applies workflow automation scripting low-code/no-code and AI-enabled technologies to automate business processes and improve operational efficiency. Collaborates with business partners to translate business requirements into secure scalable and supportable technical solutions.

This position offers a hybrid work environment with a primary corporate office in Cambridge and access to a satellite office in Toronto.

As the successful candidate you will:

- Lead full technical lifecycle of automation projects including requirements gathering design development testing deployment and post-production support
- Design develop configure test and deploy automation solutions using workflow automation low-code/no-code platforms scripting languages and AI-assisted development tools




- Analyze process flows use cases system requirements and technical dependencies to identify automation opportunities and define appropriate solution approaches
- Design new automated workflows to improve process efficiency and solution effectiveness
- Monitor and analyze automation performance and bot utilization to troubleshoot issues identify optimization opportunities and improve solution reliability and functionality

Your Skills and Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in Business Software Engineering or a related discipline.
- 7 years of experience in a process improvement and workflow automation role
- Experience designing developing and supporting workflow automation and AI-powered business solutions.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Power Platform including Power Automate and Power Apps.
- Experience using Python or other scripting languages to develop and enhance automation solutions.
- Knowledge of solution architecture systems integration security testing deployment and support best practices.
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable reliable and maintainable technical solutions.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and automation-related issues.
- Experience collaborating with business stakeholders developers and vendors to deliver effective technology solutions.
- Ability to lead technical initiatives provide subject matter expertise and support solution adoption through training and change management.




- Strong problem-solving communication and project coordination skills with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is $125000 - $150000.

The actual salary will be determined based on factors including but not limited to market conditions relevant experience job related knowledge skills abilities qualifications and may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs to earn additional compensation. Incentive compensation is tied to established business and individual performance targets.

Whats in it for you

- Flexible hybrid work environment which balances remote and in-office work
- A comprehensive wellness plan including personalized health coaching fitness classes and access to an on-site gym
- Ongoing professional development opportunities such as paid education training certifications mentorship programs and personalized career development plans
- Paid volunteer day to give back to your community
- In addition to our market-competitive salary employees also receive exceptional employer-paid benefits a defined benefit pension plan and more to support their future

How to Apply

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Farm Mutual Re is committed to creating an equitable diverse and inclusive work environment for all. We provide accommodations that help achieve a barrier-free workplace. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process please contact

We may use artificial intelligence to support elements of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams our use of AI does not replace human decision making.

📌 Automation Lead (Cambridge)
🏢 Farm Mutual Re
📍 Cambridge