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Kitchener-Waterloo Office - Opportunities in Audit - Co-op/Intern Summer 2027 - Wilfrid Laurier University
KPMG Canada
Waterloo, ON
- Internship
All considered applicants must have or will obtain legal authorization to work in Canada by the start date of employment
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Senior Manager, Assurance and Accounting
ACCA Careers
Dryden, ON
- Full-time
Make an impact with our Assurance & Accounting team as a Senior Manager. This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to exceeding clients’ unique needs within a rapidly evolving…
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Director, Internal Audit
Brookfield
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Brookfield Internal Audit is an independent, objective assurance and advisory function with a team of audit professionals based in Toronto, New York, London, Sao Paolo, Sydney, Mumbai,…
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Regulatory Affairs Associate
Organika Health Products
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…ongoing maintenance. Working closely with the Regulatory Affairs Manager and cross-functional teams, you will prepare and maintain regulatory submissions, coordinate product licensing…
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Vérificateur de données - Chimie HPLC - HPLC Chemistry Data Reviewer
Neopharm Labs
Blainville, QC
- Full-time
Un programme complet d’avantages sociaux qui comprend l’assurance groupe, le régime de retraite avec contribution de l’employeur et d’autres avantages intéressants ;
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Senior Manager, Assurance and Accounting
ACCA Careers
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Deliver expert industry and technical expertise in audit and assurance through client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations and the creation of high-quality…
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Risk-HSSE Manager (Fueling)
Menzies Aviation
ON · Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
The Risk Manager will be responsible provide guidance on MA health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) policies and SOPs, in addition to any legislation as may be set by the relevant…
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Technical Quality Specialist Pre-Analytical - Contract (Onsite - Burnaby, BC)
LifeLabs
Burnaby, BC
- $74,941 to $95,549 CAD / year
Provide troubleshooting, technical and quality assurance/quality systems support for methodologies, equipment and supplies currently in use.
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Manager, Cyclical Transactions
University Pension Plan
Toronto, ON
Reporting to the Associate Director, Cyclical Transactions, the Manager, Cyclical Transactions is responsible for the execution, coordination, and quality assurance of recurring pension…
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Manager Testing/QA
TD
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…and ensure all test artifacts adhere to testing standards and audit…
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Pharmacovigilance Quality Assurance Manager
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
We are searching for the best talent for Pharmacovigilance Quality Assurance Manager.
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Senior Manager, Liquidity Risk Measurement
Royal Bank of Canada
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Reporting to the Director, Treasury Risk Management, the Senior Manager, Liquidity Risk Measurement oversees the effective use, development, and maintenance of Corporate Treasury's (CT) QRM…
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Manager, Assurance and Accounting
ACCA Careers
Timmins, ON
- Full-time
Make an impact with our Assurance & Accounting team as a Manager. This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to exceeding clients’ unique needs within a rapidly evolving business and…
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Program Investigator
The Government of Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS
Experience working within a regulatory, enforcement, compliance, audit, quality assurance, investigation, or oversight environment.
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Manager, Audit
KPMG
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
Your work matters. As part of our Audit & Assurance practice, you’ll deliver high‑quality work that supports trust, transparency, and confidence across both public and private…
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Assistant Manager
KPMG
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
Your work matters. As part of our Audit & Assurance practice, you’ll deliver high‑quality work that supports trust, transparency, and confidence across both public and private…
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Audit & Accounting Manager, Entertainment and New Media
Baker Tilly WM
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
We are looking for an Audit & Accounting Manager, Entertainment and New Media to join our team - bring your ambition and shape what comes next. Be part of something bigger. Build with us…
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Senior Manager, Liquidity Risk Measurement
RBC
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Reporting to the Director, Treasury Risk Management, the Senior Manager, Liquidity Risk Measurement oversees the effective use, development, and maintenance of Corporate Treasury's (CT) QRM…
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Manager, Assurance and Accounting
MNP
Montreal, QC · Laval, QC
- Full-time
Make an impact with our Assurance & Accounting team as a Manager. This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to exceeding clients’ unique needs within a rapidly evolving business and…
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Program Manager
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Winnipeg, MB · London, ON · Toronto, ON
We are looking for a Program Manager within the Technology Project Management Office.
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Manager, Assurance and Accounting
ACCA Careers
Sudbury, ON · Greater Sudbury, ON
- Full-time
Make an impact with our Assurance & Accounting team as a Manager. This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to exceeding clients’ unique needs within a rapidly evolving business and…
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Supply Chain Security Advisor
Irving Shipbuilding
Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
…support of the River Class Destroyer Program. Reporting to the Manager, Compliance Integration and Implementation, you will provide security oversight and risk visibility across the…
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Senior Manager, Non-Financial Risk and Operational Risk Oversight - Global Transactional Banking
Scotiabank
Toronto, ON
…coordinator for GTB NFR activities. For each risk domain, the Senior Manager coordinates the collection, synthesis, quality assurance, and distribution of risk intelligence, ensuring that…
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Process Quality Lead
Mondelēz International
Toronto, ON · Plant - Gladstone - Toronto, Canada
- Full-time
…ISO standards. In this role, you report directly to the plant manager with dotted line responsibility to corporate…
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Manager, Turnarounds
Pembina Pipeline Corporation
Redwater · Sherwood Park, AB · Calgary, AB · AB · Grande Prairie, AB
…taking personal accountability to maintain compliance, support audit readiness, proactively identify risks, and protect our people, assets, and data. Working for Pembina means working…

The Canada Life Assurance Company

Program Manager

Winnipeg, MB, Canada
London, ON, Canada
Toronto, ON, Canada

The base salary for this position is between $105,000 - $135,000 annually.

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Job details

Pay: The base salary for this position is between $105,000 - $135,000 annually.
Apply by: Nov 27, 2026
Experience: Minimum 10+ years as a Project Manager in an I.T. environment (Data, Digital & AI experience is an asset) and 3+ years managing complex programs
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 12, 2026

Original job description

Permanent Full Time

We are looking for a Program Manager within the Technology Project Management Office.

The Program Manager will be reporting into the Director, Technology Delivery and is responsible for leading large multi-million dollar initiatives in the Data AI Automation Platform division. The Program Manager works closely and effectively with various I.T. and business leaders, along with project managers and their respective project team members and external parties, to ensure the programs and projects are correctly defined, planned and delivered. The Program Manager is accountable to the Executive and Project Sponsor in the oversight and management of project delivery governance including scope, budget, schedule, and quality in order to deliver the expected business outcomes that meets leadership and client expectations.

What you will do:

Champions and conducts strategic program planning based on business goals
Leads and orchestrates the program, ensuring it is aligned with the business goals and that the underlying projects are being managed and executed according to established plans, project standards and controls
Leads and supports the development of a Program and project level business cases to ensure work is well understood and defined
Works cooperatively with IS Financial Management and BU Financial Reporting to determine the appropriate financial treatment of capital investments (i.e. expense or capitalize) and ensure accuracy in financial reporting
Provides overall program leadership to the project/program team members
Manages the execution of the Program work in partnership with senior business and technology management, assigned resources, to deliver a program that satisfies stakeholder expectations and the overall goals
Defines the governance structure and ensures work is completed with an appropriate level of detail and quality, optimizing resource usage
Oversees and manages the relationship with senior stakeholders, partnering with management in the development of strategic and operational plans
Develops and manages an effective delivery network across project managers and other leaders
Aligns program efforts with the business unit/organizational strategies
Ensures program plans consider impacts on people, processes, systems and other dependent work
Monitors benefits realization of program components to ensure they remain strategically aligned to the business unit goals
Communicates with and reports to stakeholders to provide an integrated perspective on all program activities
Proactively resolves scope, cost, schedule, resource, quality and risk issues within a shared governance structure across program and projects
Provides technical thought leadership, knowledge transition and oversight of training, analysis strategies and implementation
Ability to identify, manage and resolve conflicts across the program, including multiple, complex, competing tasks, while meeting deadlines and stakeholder satisfaction
Demonstrated understanding of and adherence to control standards, audit practices, compliance etc.
Oversees the management of resourcing over a large body of work crossing multiple projects or initiatives.
Oversee project planning within the program, providing expert knowledge towards ambiguous situations, identifying and resolving problems across
Defines and leads implementation of project management practices, processes, tools and methodologies
Provides leadership to team towards the achievement of strategic objectives, including providing feedback to people leaders on performance, development, resource assignment, etc.
Oversees the coaching and mentorship, lifecycle and development of resources, providing guidance on complex issues.
Provides training and guidance to various cross-discipline resources on strategies, methods, processes, tools, approaches & methodologies.
Is a trusted advisor and leader to senior management both within and outside of the business unit, focused on initiatives facing senior stakeholders with a major impact
Champions practice and tooling improvements across teams
Actively promotes and influences the need for continuous improvement
Champions organizational change and ensures change management strategies align with business priorities
Acts in a leadership capacity to represent teams in project/program/portfolio planning and roadmap development promoting collaboration
Collaborates to verify overall quality of systems, and plan for quality improvements
Collaborates to oversee change management strategies
Rapidly acquires new knowledge, learns new skills, and applies original thinking to produce new ideas and innovative products while understanding the organization’s vision and values
Influences others and fosters a culture of adaptability
Thrives working in ambiguous situations
Designs and champions practices to manage and simplify work, and use resources efficiently

What you will bring:

Minimum 10+ years as a Project Manager in an I.T. environment (Data, Digital & AI experience is an asset) and 3+ years managing complex programs
PMP and/or Program Management designation is considered an asset
Extensive experience in:
- Business case development
- Scoping, estimating, and work management across multiple competing initiatives
- Complex program management through ambiguous situations
- Developing effective working relationships and conflict management across executive and senior management stakeholders on complex and large projects.
- Conflict resolution across senior stakeholders
- Coaching teams and individuals in project management strategies and methods
Thought leadership and passion about not only program/project management but the business, technology and user experience
Track record of strong team building and relationship management
Strong understanding of the principles and frameworks of successful program and project management including demonstrated experience applying flexible delivery methodologies such as Agile Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall and Hybrid delivery approaches.
Excellent financial management skills including capital acquisitions.
Experience with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate), Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint.
Ability to work in a virtual team environment, facilitating and contributing to work across geographies and across other functional teams
Business, technical and financial acumen with the ability to apply it to the project and business landscape
Experience in business and technical executive stakeholder relationship management across diverse areas with converging interests including the ability to informally lead and influence those stakeholders in a complex environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills with significant experience developing and executing on communication plans
Strong demonstrated understanding of risk assessment and management techniques.
Proven track record on leading and delivering increasingly complex related projects and programs managing expectations in different contexts

The base salary for this position is between $105,000 - $135,000 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 talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. 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.

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Responsibilities

The Program Manager leads large-scale, multi-million dollar initiatives within the Data AI Automation Platform division, ensuring alignment with business goals and strategic outcomes. They are responsible for overseeing project delivery governance, managing stakeholder relationships, and providing leadership to cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of experience as an IT Project Manager and at least 3 years managing complex programs. Proficiency in financial management, business case development, and various project management methodologies like Agile and Waterfall is required.

Skills

Program management
Project management
Business case development
Financial management
Stakeholder management
Conflict resolution
Strategic planning
Agile
Scrum
Kanban
Waterfall
Microsoft Project
Power BI
Jira
Confluence
SharePoint

Benefits

Career development
Education reimbursement
Flexible health and dental benefits
Mental health benefit
Volunteer day
Company-matching pension plan
Share ownership program
Employee recognition programs
Employee discounts

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Program Manager
Technology Project Management Office
Data AI Automation
Governance
Budgeting
Strategic Planning
Capital Investments
Change Management
Risk Management
PMP
Microsoft Power Platform
Hybrid Delivery
IT Infrastructure
Leadership
Coaching
Mentorship
Continuous Improvement
Compliance
Audit Practices
Resource Management

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