Assistant Vice President, Executive Talent Development and Succession

Assistant Vice President, Executive Talent Development and Succession Permanent, full-time position at Canada Life. As AVP, Executive Talent Development & Succession, you’ll be a trusted advisor to senior leadership and HR, driving high-impact strategies that identify, develop, and elevate top‑tier talent. You will lead the design and execution of talent management programs focusing on the Canadian business—ensuring robust talent review processes and succession planning that meet both immediate and future business needs. What You Will Do Lead execution of annual executive talent assessment process to ensure high potential leaders and executives are consistently identified and developed to meet business needs. Manage talent pools and succession plans providing insights and recommendations derived from metrics to enhance business talent plans, proactively identifying any succession and talent risks. Design and oversee the development of leadership programs as well as supporting development of personalized paths including coaching, assessments and stretch assignments. Lead the development of business reporting on talent metrics for senior executive teams. Be a thought leader in the area of Talent Management and understanding the market trends and provide actionable insights as to how they can be adapted by Senior Leaders in the organization. Partner with Canadian business and HR to advise, consult, design and implement on talent management initiatives. Curate external partnerships with assessment, coaching and educational institutions to support development and learning opportunities for Canadian executive talent. Collaborate to ensure alignment of programs, diversity, equity and inclusion, talent mobility and execution of global strategies that will address immediate and long-term executive development. Monitor and measure the efficacy of talent solutions, programs, and training and adjust to continuously improve and ensure continually aligning to the needs of the Canadian business. What You Will Bring 10+ years of progressive experience in executive talent management, succession planning or leadership development; experience working in complex federated global organizations considered an asset. Strategic Business Partnership: You speak the language of the business—your communication is fluid, your influence is impactful, and your counsel is trusted at the highest levels. Executive Talent Leadership: Experience building and leading executive talent functions is a distinct advantage. You know what it takes to attract, assess, and grow top-tier leadership. Talent Development Excellence: A proven track record of designing and delivering programs that inspire, engage, and elevate executive talent. Expertise in Assessment & Leadership Development: A strong foundation in talent measurement, assessment, and leadership development, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Collaborative Leadership: You build strong relationships across business lines and geographies, fostering trust and alignment to drive results. Change Leadership: You’re a catalyst for transformation, guiding leaders and partners through change with clarity, confidence, and credibility. Executive Influence: Skilled at navigating complex stakeholder environments, you provide expert guidance and challenge constructively to elevate decision-making. Trusted Advisor: You earn your seat at the table early—offering strategic HR counsel that shapes business outcomes. Operational Agility: Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Analytical & Critical Thinking: Highly developed problem‑solving skills with a sharp analytical lens. Driven & Independent: A self‑motivated team player with high energy, resilience, and the ability to lead independently. If you're passionate about developing exceptional leaders and shaping the future of talent at a strategic level, we want to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining what great leadership looks like. 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. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Our diversity and inclusion initiatives are integral to the way we work. Canada Life would like to thank everyone who applies. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Job Details Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Business Development and Sales Industries: Financial Services and Insurance Location: Canada (specific location not listed) #J-18808-Ljbffr