Job Description

Permanent Full Time

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We are seeking an experienced Vulnerability Management Manager to lead and manage our centralized vulnerability management function for Canada Life. This role is critical to protecting our business, data, and clients by driving a risk-based approach to identifying, assessing, and responding to emerging threats, while prioritizing and coordinating the remediation of existing vulnerabilities across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in the vulnerability management lifecycle, strong leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate across various departments and stakeholders.

As part of our Information Security team, you will align with regulatory expectations and industry best practices to deliver a mature and effective vulnerability management program. Your work will directly contribute to minimizing risks, safeguarding sensitive information, and enhancing the overall cybersecurity posture of our organization.

What you will do:

Vulnerability Management

• Lead a centralized, risk-driven vulnerability management function to reduce enterprise cyber risk and enhance executive visibility
• Define and maintain vulnerability management strategy, standards, governance, and reporting frameworks aligned to regulatory expectations
• Operate a comprehensive program to identify, assess, prioritize, and track vulnerabilities across applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments
• Oversee end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle management, ensuring clear ownership, accountability, and timely remediation
• Tailor vulnerability reporting to reflect asset criticality, risk exposure, and organizational priorities
• Drive performance measurement and continuous improvement of remediation effectiveness and timeliness
• Serve as the primary escalation point for vulnerability-related risks and decisions

Threat Intelligence Integration

• Continuously evaluate emerging cyber threat intelligence and assess relevance to the enterprise and industry
• Incorporate threat intelligence, exploit data, and attack trends into vulnerability prioritization and response strategies

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with technology, engineering, and business teams to identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities aligned to organizational risk
• Collaborate with internal audit, governance, and risk management functions to ensure alignment with corporate policies and regulatory requirements
• Communicate vulnerability posture, remediation performance, and material risk exposures to senior leadership through clear, concise reporting
• Provide timely communication during critical vulnerabilities, including impact assessment, response actions, and mitigation plans
• Translate technical vulnerability data into actionable business risk insights for non-technical stakeholders
• Influence stakeholders to prioritize remediation based on risk, exploitability, and business impact

Process Development and Maturity

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the vulnerability management framework in alignment with evolving threats, business objectives, and regulatory requirements
• Establish and maintain policies, standards, and procedures aligned with industry best practices
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure program effectiveness, efficiency, and maturity

Leadership and Team Management

• Establish and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the vulnerability management program
• Define governance structures, roles, and responsibilities to support effective program execution
• Lead and coordinate response efforts during critical vulnerability events, such as zero-day exposures
• Ensure scalable, consistent processes across infrastructure, applications, cloud, and endpoint environments
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong security ownership

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in vulnerability management with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience leading vulnerability management teams.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple issues and priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as GIAC GEVA, CISSP, CRISC, or CompTIA PenTest+ are highly desirable.
• Experience in the insurance or financial services sector is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with privacy regulations (PIPEDA, GDPR, CCPA) and industry compliance requirements.
• Experience working with executive leadership and Board-level communications during incidents.

Key Competencies

• Critical thinking and problem-solving under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams and business units.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of integrity and professionalism.

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The base salary for this position is between $119,300 - $169,300 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 talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com 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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