Senior Product Specialist

Job Description

Permanent Full Time

We are seeking a Senior Product Specialist to join our Health Products team. This role is pivotal in managing health benefits solutions, virtual care products and vendor partnerships that support Canada Life’s health products and services. The Senior Product Specialist will manage health benefits products and drive enhancements that will improve the products for our sponsors and members.

What you will do:

• Product Optimization: Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement and performance enhancement.


• Impact Analysis: Assess legislative, market, and compliance-driven changes; recommend and support implementation of product enhancements or mitigation strategies.


• Change Management: Evaluate operational changes from third-party providers and business initiatives; provide actionable recommendations to ensure seamless transitions.


• Vendor Oversight: Support supplier management processes, ensuring alignment between contractual obligations and service delivery; lead necessary adjustments.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with sales, marketing, and support teams to drive product adoption and satisfaction.


• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a trusted expert on health products, providing technical guidance and responding to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

What you will bring:

• Deep understanding of product management practices.


• Proven ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and deliver results efficiently.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.


• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts.


• Demonstrated success in cross‑functional collaboration and relationship building.


• Experience leading projects and managing multiple priorities.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• University degree; post‑secondary education in business, health, or technology is an asset.


• Minimum 3 years of experience in group benefits, health products, or related fields.


• Experience with health product management (e.g., telemedicine, disability, mental health services, health insurance) and supplier management is an asset.

Location: Toronto, London, Winnipeg

Base Salary: $62,700 - $109,700 annually (base salary only)

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.

Be your best at Canada Life – Apply today!