Vice President Operations

Post Date

Jun 27, 2025

Location

Etobicoke,
Ontario

ZIP/Postal Code

M9C5J5
Canada
Sep 04, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Insurance

Req #

TOR-791065

Pay Rate

$160k - $180k (estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President, Operations to join our executive leadership team. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of operational excellence, project execution, and strategic insight to help drive SWGs contributed growth and innovation


Key Responsibilities
Oversight and strategic leadership of shared services functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and operational efficiency, including:
IT
Compliance
Business Development
Marketing & Communications
Operations

Strategic Leadership: Drive operational strategy in alignment with corporate goals; collaborate with executives on transformation initiatives; represent Operations in board-level planning.
Operational Oversight: Lead shared services (IT, Compliance, BD, Marketing, Ops); implement policies, processes, and performance metrics; ensure interdepartmental coordination.
Project & Change Management: Oversee enterprise-wide projects, champion change initiatives, and promote continuous improvement.
Data & Analytics: Use data to track KPIs, generate executive dashboards, and guide process optimization and resource planning.
Compliance & Risk: Ensure regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and proactive risk management in collaboration with Legal and Compliance.
Talent & Culture: Build and mentor high-performing teams, foster cross-functional collaboration, and support HR-led talent initiatives.
Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, cost controls, and vendor relationships; support M&A due diligence and integration efforts.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

Executive-level experience in operations, shared services, or business transformation within a complex, multi-functional environment with a large focus on business process optimization.
8+ years of experience managing operational projects including enterprise system implementations, process redesign, and change management.
8+ years of experience managing regulatory compliance, audits, and risk mitigation strategies.
Experience leading shared services across Operations, IT, and compliance functions
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.
Candidate comes from a tech background and understands IT ecosystems.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Strong** Background in the insurance industry.
CPA, CMA, ACMA, LLB, ACS or related are an asset.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.