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Are you looking to further your career and focus on working in a fast-paced project environment? The Illustration team is committed to the delivery and maintenance of a competitive suite of Individual Insurance illustration systems to meet the needs of advisors and support staff across Canada Life. As part of the team, you will be given opportunities to develop your strengths in analysis, planning, problem solving and communication skills as you work in a team environment, working with other business areas and IC technology partners to develop, enhance and maintain the illustration systems.

You will be accountable for assisting with:

• Working with team members to ensure adequate testing, and that the system meets business expectations by establishing the full traceability of test strategies, plans, and test cases back to business requirements.
• Working with advisors and head office teams to deploy the illustration software
• Performing functional analysis and design, defining, and documenting detailed business requirements and the usability perspective of the project
• Work closely with IC tech and Business partners to understand requirements and expected results, Developers to understand code and identify & trouble shoot defects
• Defining business problems/opportunities, providing a clear definition, and performing benefit analysis
• Performing business systems analysis in support of inquiries from advisors and business areas
• Contributing to training strategies and business implementation planning
• Development and maintenance of spreadsheets and other end-user programs to assist with testing
• Assisting with information for communication and marketing materials for individual insurance product illustration releases
• Performing business and systems analysis and design, articulating the logical design alternatives, and recommending appropriate solutions
• Development and maintenance of procedures to support illustration releases in order to recommend and implement efficiencies

Required Competencies and Behaviours:

• Basic working knowledge of individual insurance products and our distribution channels would be beneficial
• Able to read and write traditional and simplified Chinese would be an asset
• Must be self-motivated, organized and able to multi-task in an environment of ever-changing processes and priorities
• Must be innovative and open to trying new things
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in different project methodologies like Agile, Iterative, Incremental and Waterfall would be beneficial
• Proficient in Microsoft office Excel and Word
• Strong analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: London, Winnipeg.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee  has the opportunity to  reach their potential.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [email protected] .

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted .