Join our Canadian reinsurance company and experience the passion it takes to empower and advance our mutual insurance community!
We have an exciting opportunity to join one of Waterloo Region’s top employers as a Manager, Innovation Programs and Engagement in our Innovation department. With this position, you will have the opportunity to join a culture that takes pride in being honest, delivering on promises and is committed to doing what is right.
The Role:
This role is part of Farm Mutual Re’s Innovation group, inspiring Farm Mutual Re to become the global reinsurer of choice. The successful candidate will manage Innovation Programs and Engagement, which includes leading two key streams of Innovation Programs focused on identifying and growing our internal innovators and empowering the organization through applied Innovation. This role is also responsible for engaging the organization and its members in the external Innovation ecosystem, working closely with the AVP, Innovation to create and manage a catered engagement approach.
The job is hybrid and may involve travel to our mutual members and partners.
As the successful candidate, you will:
• Works with key partners and Innovation leadership to manage Innovation Programs.
• Leads engagement of internal and external partners to deliver programming.
• Supports Innovation culture change, leading programs that incent and engage organizational awareness and understanding.
• Manages the development and creation of an Innovation Engagement approach which supports Farm Mutual Re and enables its members in Innovation.
• Enables leaders across Farm Mutual Re by preparing reports for our Executive Leadership team, highlighting Innovation mandate outcomes and challenges, and supporting yearly reporting to the Board and external partners as required.
Your Skills and Qualifications:
• Strong technical knowledge with 3 to 5 years of experience in Innovation or Digital Transformation roles, focused on internal or external engagement.
• Prior experience in mutual Reinsurance or insurance and experience engaging and working with our member community is an asset.
• A post-secondary education is required, preferably in business, Design, Engineering, Communications or a related discipline.
• Exceptional ability to story tell, influence, and negotiate with internal business partners and external partners.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to develop deep-rooted relationships, influence change and exhibit a collaborative leadership style
• Has responsibility for the leadership of others, such as Innovation Academy associates, which includes providing formal training, professional development, and evaluation of others
Join Our Team!
Recognized as one of Waterloo Area’s Top Employers 2023 as well as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers 2023, at Farm Mutual Re we are committed to inclusion for all and cultivating belonging where everyone can be their authentic and best selves. Operating since 1959, Farm Mutual Re is a general reinsurer, sharing in the property, automobile, liability, and other risks originally accepted by insurance companies operating principally in Canada.
We’re passionate about empowering and supporting our employees and business partners. Our relationships are the foundation that helps us advance the mutual insurance community. We take pride in giving back to our community and the environment. We hold ourselves accountable for the promises we make to our members, employees, and valued business partners.
Our office is in Cambridge, Ontario off the 401 in a state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly building. Our employees enjoy perks including complimentary access to an on-site gym, a variety of fitness classes and wellness sessions, as well as the flexibility to work remotely as we embrace the modern hybrid work environment. Our culture is supportive of achieving a balanced and healthy lifestyle. In addition to a great working environment, we invest in our employees continued professional development, offer a competitive salary, employer-paid benefits, a pension plan and more.
How to Apply:
Don’t miss this opportunity to join our team. Visit our website and complete our Employment Application found on our Careers page.
In accordance with our company values, Farm Mutual Re is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment for all as well as to providing accommodations and achieving a barrier-free workplace. Should you require an accommodation to participate in our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@farmmutualre.com.