Job Description

Internal title: IT Designer

Build the future with us

Are you passionate about information technology and looking to contribute to the evolution of strategic solutions supporting the life insurance sector? As a Solution Designer, you will play a key role in the evolution, modernization, and stability of solutions supporting life insurance policy administration.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and reach your full potential within a caring and trusted organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment where collaboration and innovation can thrive.

What you’ll accomplish with us

As a Solution Designer, you will be at the heart of our mission. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Design robust, high-performing, secure, and scalable application solutions that meet business needs.
• Translate functional requirements into technical solutions aligned with the organization’s architectural direction.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, developers, and business partners to develop the best implementation strategies.
• Ensure design integrity throughout the delivery lifecycle and support teams in implementing solutions.
• Actively contribute to architectural decisions, design reviews, and technology choices.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and cross-system impacts associated with the initiatives under your responsibility.
• Support teams in resolving complex production incidents and contribute to continuously improving operational stability.
• Ensure compliance with development, security, architecture, and operational standards.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date technical documentation.
• Act as a technical resource and promote knowledge sharing across teams.
• Make generative artificial intelligence, including Copilot and Claude, a tangible driver of efficiency and quality in your day-to-day work. Demonstrate leadership in its adoption within the team by identifying and sharing best practices, encouraging experimentation, and supporting colleagues in developing their proficiency and autonomy in using AI. Measure and demonstrate the productivity, quality, and efficiency gains resulting from its use.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is recognized for strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a holistic understanding of application ecosystems;
• Stands out for the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders;
• Demonstrates strong, engaging leadership and the ability to influence without formal authority;
• Is recognized for expertise in solution design, distributed architectures, APIs, and integration, as well as knowledge of Microsoft technologies, particularly .NET and SQL Server;
• Has a minimum of 10 years of experience in information technology, including at least 5 years in solution design or application architecture, ideally in complex environments involving multiple integrated systems;
• Has an advanced level of proficiency in both French and English, as the incumbent will collaborate daily with unilingual English-speaking partners, teams, and stakeholders across Canada.

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development come together with a shared pursuit of excellence;
• Artificial intelligence is in everyone’s hands, helping increase personal efficiency while supporting the organization’s growth;
• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone’s potential can thrive and develop;
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

Competitive benefits

• Flexible group insurance
• Competitive pension plan
• Employee share purchase plan
• Vacation, wellness, and personal development days
• Telemedicine
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Ergonomic office furniture program
• Performance bonus
• Discounts on iA products
• And more!

Apply now and take the lead in your career, where your talent truly matters!

Hesitating to apply?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, take the leap and apply. Your place may be with us, and we want to get to know you!

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iA Financial Group

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Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

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