Permanent Full Time
As a key leader within the HR Learning & Performance Development team, the Manager Learning & Performance plays a pivotal role in shaping the learning culture and performance excellence across Canada Life.
This role is responsible for leading a team of Senior Learning Consultants & Learning Relationship Managers and overseeing enterprise-wide programs that support performance management, leadership and employee development, career growth, and strategic learning initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in learning strategy and performance enablement, with a strong understanding of the regulatory and client-centric environment of insurance and investment organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Senior Learning Consultants & Learning Relationship Managers to deliver high-impact learning and performance solutions.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement aligned with organizational values and business goals.
Enterprise Performance Management:
- Own and evolve the enterprise performance management framework, ensuring it drives accountability, development, and results aligned to Canada Life’s culture and values.
- Partner with HR and business leaders to embed performance practices that support a high-performance culture.
Learning & Development Strategy:
- Oversee, coach and partner with HR Learning & Performance team to launch and maintain scalable learning programs that support employee onboarding, leadership development, and career progression.
- Ensure learning solutions are aligned with the unique needs of our employees, are aligned and measurable against organizational success indicators and are fully accessible and inclusive.
Strategic Consultation & Partnership:
- Lead and/or support learning and performance consultation across the enterprise.
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners, senior leaders, and business units to assess needs and deliver tailored solutions that drive business outcomes.
Enterprise Initiative Support:
- Lead and support key enterprise initiatives such as organizational change efforts.
- Champion a learning culture that supports strategic priorities, digital transformation, and employee engagement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Education, Learning, Organizational Development, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 8–12+ years in learning and development, performance management, or organizational effectiveness.
- 7+ years of proven leadership excellence in managing cross-functional teams or enterprise-wide initiatives
- Strong understanding of the insurance and investment industry, including regulatory and compliance considerations.
- Proven ability to consult with senior leaders and influence organizational change.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
- Agile and nimble leader, energized by working in and leading through ambiguity
- As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (fluent in French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only as the position will regularly serve our clients with French and English-speaking needs.
Preferred Skills:
- Ability to set vision and strategy for learning and performance initiatives aligned with business goals.
- Strong decision-making and influencing skills, especially in matrixed or ambiguous environments.
- Experience leading change management and transformation efforts
- Familiarity with HCM and various learning technologies (Success Factors LMS, LXP, digital learning platforms).
- Ability to measure learning impact and link it to performance outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to navigate uncertainty, shifting priorities, and incomplete information.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Resilience and adaptability in fast-paced, evolving environments.
- Certifications in coaching, learning and performance consulting, or leadership development (e.g. CTDP, CHRP, Prosci).
This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. The role may be based in one of our primary office locations: Winnipeg, London, Toronto, or Montreal. Our Human Resources team currently observes an in-office schedule on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
The base salary for this position is between $80,700 - $148,500 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.
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 talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.
Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
