Bilingual (Fr/En) Associate Manager, Advisor Partnerships (Calgary, AB, CA)

Permanent Full Time 

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Client Advisory Services (CAS) is Canada Life's advice and sales organization focused on building individual relationships with plan members and clients.  

Our Benefits & Insurance team helps bring that ambition to life by providing advice, guidance, and support across insurance and benefits solutions, helping Canadians navigate important health, coverage, and financial decisions. The team supports plan members and clients with optional and portable benefits, life conversions, and digital-direct insurance journeys. Through expert advice, advisor enablement and a focus on the client experience, we help Canadians make informed decisions while creating opportunities to strengthen long-term relationships with Canada Life. 

The Associate Manager, Advisor Partnerships supports advisor engagement and relationship management activities within Canada Life's Individual Health (IH) distribution channel. Working closely with the Manager, Advisor Partnerships, this role serves as a key contact for advisors and distribution partners, providing support on Individual Health products, tools, and resources while fostering a positive advisor experience. The position contributes to advisor engagement, relationship development, and business growth objectives through effective collaboration and day-to-day partner support.

What You will Do

• Build and maintain strong relationships with advisors and distribution partners through proactive engagement and trusted collaboration
• Execute advisor growth and engagement initiatives that support business development and increase adoption of Canada Life's Individual Health & Dental solutions
• Respond to advisor inquiries with timely, knowledgeable, and professional support
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver business initiatives and achieve strategic objectives
• Provide market insights, administrative reporting, and other business support activities to inform decision-making
• Represent Canada Life at advisor meetings, industry events, and other relationship-building opportunities
• Deliver high-quality execution of advisor programs and initiatives that contribute to advisor and business success

What You Will Bring

• Bilingualism (fluent in French and English) required, as the position will regularly serve our clients with English and French-speaking need
• 3 to 5 years of experience in the insurance industry, advisor support, business development, distribution, or a related field
• Knowledge of Individual Health & Dental insurance products and the Canadian benefits landscape
• Experience building and maintaining professional relationships with advisors, brokers, or distribution partners
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and execute projects effectively
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams to manage activity, pipeline and results
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple business functions

Additional Requirements

• A valid Class 5 driver’s licence, access to a vehicle and occasional evening or weekend availability are required
• A Criminal Record and Credit background check is mandatory as a condition of employment

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg. This role follows a hybrid work model, with an in-office presence required three days per week.

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The base salary for this position is between $69,200 - $119,200 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.

Grow with Canada Life 

We’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.  

We’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! 

What we offer:  

We’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: 

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement. 

• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being. 

• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.  

• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options. 

• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!  
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.  

Learn more about Canada Life.  

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact  [email protected]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.  

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

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