About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Temporary Full Time </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:white">-</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p> </p> <p><span style="background-color:white;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white">We </span><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white">are seeking a Manager, Financial Operations & Strategic Initiatives, to join our team on a 12-month contract. This role will support a high-priority Dealer Integration initiative and act as a key bridge between Finance and cross-functional teams.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">As a dedicated project resource, you will provide financial oversight and expertise to ensure consistent, controlled, and scalable financial operations across multiple advisor platforms. You will play a critical role in identifying risks, shaping solutions, and supporting the successful delivery of integration milestones.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray"><strong>What You Will Do</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">Provide financial expertise and advisory support on integration initiatives, including accounting, money movement, commissions, and system flows</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">Support Dealer platform integration and process harmonization across business units</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">Lead current-state process mapping and gap analysis within financial operations</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">Contribute to the design and implementation of future-state standardized processes</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and operational impacts related to integration activities</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">Support process engineering, testing, and implementation phases of the project</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">Collaborate with Finance, Wealth, Dealer Operations, and Technology teams</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">Represent Financial Operations in project forums, planning sessions, and decision discussions</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">Drive process efficiency, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray"><strong>What You Bring</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">Strong expertise in financial operations, accounting, and internal controls</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">Ability to analyze complex scenarios and make sound, risk-informed recommendations</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">Proven experience influencing and collaborating with cross-functional and senior stakeholders</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">Experience in process improvement, transformation, or integration initiatives</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">Ability to operate effectively in an ambiguous, project-based environment</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">6–9+ years of experience in financial operations, business analysis, or related roles</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">Experience supporting large-scale transformation or integration initiatives</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">Wealth management industry experience is preferred</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">CPA designation is an asset</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray"><strong>What Success Looks Like</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">Successful delivery of integration milestones aligned to project timelines</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">High-quality, scalable financial processes implemented</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">Effective identification and mitigation of risks</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">Strong stakeholder alignment and decision support</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;background-color:white;color:dimgray">Measurable improvements in operational efficiency and consistency</span></li> </ul> <p> </p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:white">-</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">The base salary for this position is between <strong>$90,400 - $140,400 </strong>annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>Grow with Canada Life</strong> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><em>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. </em> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><em>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!</em> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>What we offer</strong>: </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">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: </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>Career Development</strong>: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement. </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>Health & Wellness:</strong> Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being. </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>Time Off:</strong> In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day. </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>Financial Security:</strong> Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options. </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>Rewards and Recognition: </strong>Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!<strong> </strong> </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>Emphasis on Community</strong>: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events. </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:dimgray"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Learn more about <a style="color:dimgray" href="https://www.canadalife.com/about-us.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Canada Life</a>. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><em>We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact </em><a style="color:dimgray" href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>[email protected]</em></a><em>. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.</em> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong><em>Canada Life</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em>would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted</em></strong>. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">#LI-Hybrid </span></p>