Position Type:
Permanent
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 Opportunity
Medavie is seeking an Enterprise Initiative Lead- Mission-Based Teams to provide strategic direction and enable the successful delivery of high-impact enterprise initiatives in support of Medavie’s business objectives and 2030 Corporate Strategy. Working within the Enterprise Transformation Office (ETO), this role oversees a portfolio of strategically significant initiatives while helping evolve, optimize, and continuously improve the MBT model.
This is an opportunity to operate at the centre of enterprise transformation. The Enterprise Initiative Lead - Mission-Based Teams acts as an enterprise orchestrator and strategic integrator, bringing clarity, accountability, and momentum to complex, cross-divisional work. The role partners closely with
Mission Sponsors, Business Leaders, Division Leads, Shared Services, delivery teams, and Enterprise Prioritization to turn enterprise priorities into measurable outcomes.
What you will do
Define and steward initiative-level objectives, KPIs, milestones, and outcome measures in partnership with Mission Sponsors and Business Leads.
Shape and mobilize Mission-Based Teams by securing the right enterprise capabilities, onboarding team members, and reinforcing clear roles, expectations, tools, and ways of working.
Establish and evolve MBT governance, decision rights, escalation paths, and meeting cadences to support timely, effective decision-making.
Serve as a strategic advisor and integration point between executive sponsors, senior leaders, Shared Services, and delivery teams.
Maintain focus and momentum across complex initiatives by removing barriers, navigating ambiguity, and enabling teams to operate with confidence and autonomy.
Monitor initiative performance against target outcomes, diagnose risks, recommend corrective action, and provide executive-level reporting on progress, dependencies, risks, and value realization.
Champion continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and sharing insights that strengthen future MBT delivery.
What you will bring
A strategic, systems-oriented leadership style with the ability to translate enterprise priorities into clear roadmaps, governance, outcomes, and accountabilities.
Executive presence and credibility, with the ability to influence senior leaders without relying on formal authority.
Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills to align stakeholders across divisions, Shared Services, and delivery teams.
Comfort operating in a fast-paced, agile, and ambiguous transformation environment.
A practical, outcome-focused approach to removing barriers, managing competing priorities, and keeping teams focused on measurable value.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Commerce, Management, Organizational Leadership, Engineering, Information Technology, Public Administration, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
10+ years of progressive leadership experience directing enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, transformations, or complex cross-functional programs with well-defined objectives and critical success factors.
Demonstrated success leading large-scale agile transformations and influencing senior executives through organizational change.
Strong strategic thinking, systems thinking, enterprise problem-solving, facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority across complex organizational environments.
Strong organization, time management, cross-functional coordination, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred qualifications
Experience working within an enterprise transformation office or similar enterprise portfolio environment.
Experience with Mission-Based Teams, agile delivery models, transformation governance, or enterprise prioritization frameworks.
Experience supporting executive-level reporting, decision-making, and value realization across complex initiatives.
Language: English, spoken and written. Bilingual (English & French an asset)
Security Requirement: This role requires Reliability Status Clearance (Enhanced Level B). Candidates must have resided in Canada for at least 5 years and hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.
Working conditions
Hybrid corporate office environment requires working both remotely from home and in-office.
Strategic environment with multiple concurrent initiatives.
Frequent collaboration with senior stakeholders across divisions, Shared Services, and the ETO.
Occasional extended hours may be required during high-priority mission deadlines.
What’s in it for you
A chance to contribute to enterprise-level work connected to Medavie’s 2030 Corporate Strategy.
High visibility with executive and senior leadership across divisions and Shared Services.
The opportunity to shape and strengthen how Mission-Based Teams deliver measurable value across the organization.
A collaborative environment where strategic thinking, practical problem solving, and continuous improvement are valued.
Meaningful work that helps accelerate enterprise priorities and support new ways of working at Medavie.
What We Offer
Permanent full-time position
Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid)
100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision benefits
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer
Annual incentive bonus
Vacation and wellness programs
Pay Range: $99,178.00 - $132,236.00
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This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization / Ce poste est actuellement vacant au sein de notre organisation.
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.
While Medavie may use automated tools, including AI, to support application screening, candidates are expected to complete all recruitment interactions independently—without AI assistance—to ensure a fair and equitable process.
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