Senior Product Specialist

Permanent Full Time

We are seeking a Senior Product Specialist to join our Health Products team. This role is pivotal in managing health benefits solutions, virtual care products and vendor partnerships that support Canada Life's health products and services. The Senior Product Specialist will manage health benefits products and drive enhancements that will improve the products for our sponsors and members.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an innovative professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and excels at navigating complexity to deliver results.

What you will do:

• Product Optimization: Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement and performance enhancement.
• Impact Analysis: Assess legislative, market, and compliance-driven changes; recommend and support implementation of product enhancements or mitigation strategies.
• Change Management: Evaluate operational changes from third-party providers and business initiatives; provide actionable recommendations to ensure seamless transitions.
• Vendor Oversight: Support supplier management processes, ensuring alignment between contractual obligations and service delivery; lead necessary adjustments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with sales, marketing, and support teams to drive product adoption and satisfaction.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a trusted expert on health products, providing technical guidance and responding to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

What you will bring:

• Deep understanding of product management practices.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and deliver results efficiently.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration and relationship building.
• Experience leading projects and managing multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• University degree; post-secondary education in business, health, or technology is an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in group benefits, health products, or related fields.
• Experience with health product management (e.g., telemedicine, disability, mental health services, health insurance) and supplier management is an asset.

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

The base salary for this position is between $62,700 - $109,700 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

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