The Co-operators Hiring for Vice President, Group Benefits Manufacturing at Burlington, ON Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Language: This role operates in English.

Work Model: Hybrid

Alternate Title: n/a

Additional Information:
The work location for this role is flexible to Burlington, Guelph, Toronto and Regina.

As the Vice President, Group Benefits Manufacturing you will be responsible to develop and implement a long-term strategic plan for the business unit. As a member of the Executive Management Team (EMT), you will collaborate with business partners to conceptualize and plan the integration of profitable products, channels, and markets.

What you’re responsible for:
Translating long-term strategies into short-term goals and objectives, including effective product contracts to ensure alignment to the business.

Owning leadership of a diverse range of group insurance products with insights to profitability effectiveness.

Creating and executing a strategy for profitable growth of the group business, factoring market and environmental trends to reduce risk with effective integrated, product, and tactics.

Developing partnerships with stakeholders to understand marketplace challenges, identify opportunities, and achieve business objectives.

Inspiring and motivating your leadership team to define and execute strategic objectives through effective coaching and mentoring, identifying and developing leadership talent, and fostering an innovative, collaborative, diverse, and agile culture.

To be successful:
You cultivate a client centric culture, drive organizational change and champion innovative thinking.

You foster sustainable relationships with stakeholders to identify strategies, explore broader solutions and collaboratively resolve contentious issues.

You build trust with employees and business partners and inspire your team through compelling communication.

You role model the co-operative values, encourage the development of your leaders and build high performing teams to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

You are integral in identifying and implementing the long-term vision for the organization and apply a strategic mindset to adjust business priorities based on emerging trends.

To join our team:
You have seven years of progressive leadership experience in the insurance industry.

You have a post-secondary degree in Mathematics, Business, or a related discipline.

You have expert knowledge of the financial and insurance industry, including a strong understanding of Group Benefits, Third-Party Markets, and distribution channels.

You have analytical and technical expertise, including familiarity with quantitative data analysis tools.

Having a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree or a Fellow of The Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA) designation is an asset.

What we offer:
Training and development opportunities to grow your career with one of Canada’s Best Employers.

Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.

A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.

Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.

A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits.

Interested in applying?

Click ‘apply now’ to submit your current resume and cover letter. Tell us a bit about yourself, your professional experience and how you think you can make a difference at Co-operators. We look forward to learning more about you and we welcome you to follow us on LinkedIn.

Co-operators is focused on fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment and we encourage individuals from all identity groups to apply. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.