Senior Technical Lead - Data & Analytics

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Toronto, ON

3d • CA$78,000 - CA$120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Technical Lead – Data Technology is accountable for the technical design, delivery, and operational stability of enterprise data solutions. This role leads a team of Data Engineers and Data Developers and acts as the senior technical authority for data platforms and pipelines.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of SQL and dimensional data modeling principles, with demonstrated ability to lead and oversee the design of scalable, high‑quality analytical data solutions.
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience leading the delivery of data solutions across Azure Databricks and on‑prem relational databases, including database design, data modeling, transformation logic, and performance optimization.
• Established record of mentoring engineers, influencing design decisions, and driving consistent engineering standards.
• Strong ability to translate complex business needs into feasible technical solutions and clearly communicate trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments with multiple stakeholders, governance structures, and cross-team dependencies.
• Reliability Status Security Clearance – this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment. This is a personal security status that is required as a condition of employment before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website. The cost of submitting these checks will be covered by Canada Life.

Nice To Haves

• Financial services industry experience (Wealth, Insurance, or related domains) is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of scalable data solutions using SQL, Azure Databricks, and enterprise ETL frameworks across on‑prem and cloud platforms.
• Own technical execution for assigned initiatives, including detailed solution design, design and code reviews, and enforcement of engineering and data quality standards.
• Provide day-to-day technical leadership and mentorship to Data Engineers and Data Developers, supporting skill development and consistent delivery practices.
• Manage the successful delivery of multiple critical data initiatives annually across Individual Insurance, Wealth, Advisory Network, and Canada Operations, translating business requirements into secure, reliable data solutions.
• Lead a cross-functional delivery team of both technology and business resources, establishing clear ownership, delivery plans, and accountability for scope, quality, and timelines.
• Partner with Architecture, Security, Data Governance, and Risk teams to ensure solutions and applications align with enterprise standards, regulatory requirements, and audit expectations.
• Collaborate closely with Business, Product, and Operational stakeholders across Individual - Wealth, Insurance, Advisor, Client, Compensation, Actuarial, and Operations to shape feasible delivery approaches and align outcomes to KPIs and analytics needs.
• Proactively identify and manage technical, data quality, security, and operational risks, ensuring platform stability, performance, and production support readiness.
• Manage assigned budgets for data platform maintenance and enhancements, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, optimize costs, and modernize capabilities.
• Act as a trusted technical counterpart for senior leaders by clearly communicating delivery risks, dependencies, and trade-offs to enable informed decision-making.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert across multiple data domains, providing practical recommendations that improve customer and advisor experience and deliver measurable business value.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed