Director, Group Underwriting

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If you’re looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life, and the lives of others, you’ve come to the right place.

As a national health solutions partner, we put people first in everything we do — and that begins with our team of 8,000+ professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together, our employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year.

Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest — and it’s reflected in our award-winning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible work options, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves, feel they belong, and achieve their full potential. Be part of it by applying for a position with us today.

The Director, Group Underwriting is responsible for leading all underwriting activities to ensure the organization achieves its profitability, growth, and risk management objectives. The role provides strategic direction to the underwriting function, aligns underwriting practices with corporate goals, and fosters a high-performing and engaged team.
 

The Director also collaborates closely with Sales and other business units to support sustainable and profitable growth.
 

Your Responsibilities
 

• Work in close partnership with the AVP, Actuarial and Underwriting to accelerate the adoption of innovative processes aligned with optimization and automation priorities
• Drive the group insurance profitability and make any necessary adjustments.
• Actively support achieving the business growth and retention objectives. Translate market intelligence and portfolio analysis into actionable strategies that strengthen sales execution, client persistency, and overall portfolio performance.
• Implement a work structure and processes that optimize the department's efficiency.
• In collaboration with the actuarial department, deploy initiatives to revise the various underwriting bases as needed.
• Evaluate your managers' performance and develop action plans for their professional growth, skills development, execution and their team’s engagement.
• Leading the discussion on strategies business development, margins initiatives, corporate aspect, and profitability.  
• Implement training and continuous development programs to elevate underwriting and pricing competencies across the team.
• Drive innovation by originating new underwriting concepts and approaches, grounded in independent judgment and forward-thinking perspectives

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, Mathematics, Finance, Administration or any other related discipline.
• More than ten (10) years of group underwriting experience
• Five to ten (5-10) years of relevant management experience
• GBA, CEBS, AICA, FCIA, CPA, or MBA designations are considered an asset
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to define your priorities and manage your time.
• Good interpersonal skills and customer focus.
• Self-control in stressful situations and ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Ability to make the right decisions at the right time.
• Proficient at problem solving.
• Excellent working knowledge of Windows with emphasis on Excel.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is a strong asset
• English proficiency is required to perform the duties of the role, which include daily collaboration with teams and partners outside Québec who operate primarily in English.

Leadership Capabilities
 

As the Director, Group Underwriting, you will demonstrate leadership aligned with Medavie’s values of Caring, Accountable, Responsive, Innovative and Community-minded and will bring the following capabilities:

• Building Networks & Partnerships: Create strong internal and external relationships to drive shared results.
• Customer Focus: Make decisions that prioritize members and client needs.
• Strategic Direction: Set clear priorities and aligns teams to a common vision.
• Driving Execution: Deliver on plans with urgency, accountability, and measurable outcomes.

What’s in It for You

By joining Medavie as the Director, Group Underwriting, you will benefit from:

• A purpose-driven organization dedicated to improving the well-being of Canadians.
• A comprehensive benefits plan, including health and dental coverage that is 100% employer paid from day one, plus wellness benefits, health resources, and fitness center discounts.
• A flexible work environment that supports work–life balance and empowers employees to thrive.
• Robust professional development opportunities, including leadership programs, ongoing learning, and career growth pathways.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture where your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your contributions help shape our product strategy.
• The opportunity to lead a dedicated team that directly contributes to the quality of service delivered to members and clients.

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Pay Range: 120,335 - 170,000 CAD
 

The Base Pay range may vary depending on the successful candidate or other relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and education/training. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Medavie employees may participate in various performance-based incentive programs. Payments under these programs are discretionary and subject to both individual and organizational results.  

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs.  We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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