Manager Learning

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.

**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.

Be your best at Canada Life

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 tru