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Provide thought leadership and act in an advisory capacity to various governance councils\nYou’ll need the following skills and mindset to excel in this role:\nStrong knowledge of infrastructure solutions, specifically in relation to cloud providers (AWS and Azure), platform migration, system security, enterprise directories, and cloud technologies\nDemonstrated experience with CICD (Gitlab) that drives automation, self-serve, and high re-use across the enterprise\nDevOps & Agile expertise\nAutomation/infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)\nDemonstrated skills including people leadership, solving complex problems, impacting and influencing change, communicating vision, and attracting, retaining, and developing talent\nExperience in a regulated environment and strategic vendor management\nDegree/diploma in computer science, engineering, or equivalent work experience and 10+ years of relevant experience\n-\nThe base salary for this position is between $125,000 - $155,000 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.\nCareer 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.\nGrow with Canada Life\nWe’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country. \nWe’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver - for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!\nWhat we offer:\nWe’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:\nCareer Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement. \nHealth & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being. \nTime Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day. \nFinancial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options. \nRewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more! \n Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events. \nLearn more about Canada Life.\nWe’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. 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