Manager, Organizational Effectiveness (10 Month Contract)

Temporary Full Time

The Manager, Organizational Effectiveness reports directly to the Director, Organizational Effectiveness and is responsible for designing, executing and maintaining programs that improve employee experience and organizational effectiveness at Canada Life. This role works closely with HR Business Partners, Centres of Expertise and Senior Leaders to connect, build and implement programs that foster a culture where employees and leaders step up, do the right thing and deliver in service of our customers, colleagues and business priorities.

This role works closely with HR Business Partners, Centres of Expertise and Senior Leaders to connect, build and implement programs to foster a culture that inspires, energizes, engages, and drives performance in service of our customers and business priorities.

What you will do

• Help drive culture shift at Canada Life with focus on accountability, performance, and pace, aligned to business and HR strategies.
• Support the delivery of a long-term plan to foster a high-performance culture aligned to Business and HR strategies.
• Work collaboratively with key partners to deliver appropriate conversations, supports and tools to leaders and employees.
• Continue to evolve and embed organizational design capability in HRBR processes.
• Collaborate with the HR People Insights & Analytics team to build data foundations and tools for strategic and future-focused workforce planning.
• Support Talent Acquisition in creating messages, campaigns, and collateral that showcase Canada Life’s values and attract target skillsets and diverse talent.
• Partner with Communications, Corporate Properties, and HR to evolve Hybrid Ways of Working, strengthening collaboration, engagement, culture, and performance.
• Evolve Canadian employee engagement and listening programs to deliver actionable insights that inform impactful National and Business action plans and enable people leaders to create actions aligned to their annual leadership goal.

What you will bring

• 5+ years as an Human Resources professional
• Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field; Human Resources certification is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems by synthesizing information, identifying patterns, and delivering integrated, strategic solutions—while proactively anticipating challenges and formulating effective responses in advance.
• Organizational acumen and experience managing large-scale programs and initiatives.
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to design presentations (PPT) with focus on storytelling, data insights and recommendations.
• Ability to design toolkits with focus on processes, workflows and templates.
• Strong facilitation of meetings and informational/training programs with small and large audiences.
• Capacity to process information from multiple sources whether conceptual or technical, and digest into a cohesive well-articulated strategy.
• Proven ability to adjust communication style based on the audience and communicate complex information to a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong project management and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and strong proficiency with Excel.
• Agile workstyle with ability to manage ambiguity and shift between different priorities and projects.
• Resourceful problem solver with a bias for action.
• Coaching skills to drive performance.
• As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism is an asset (fluent in French and English) but is required for Quebec only as the position will regularly serve our clients with French and English-speaking needs.

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

The base salary for this position is between $96,200 - $146,200 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). 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.

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: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: 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 additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, 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 programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact View email address on ca.workus.org . All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

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