Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

The Vice President, Enterprise Governance will set the strategic direction and implementation roadmap for enterprise-wide governance at Aviva Canada. This role is pivotal in strengthening operational resilience, business continuity, and crisis management, while ensuring alignment with global standards and regulatory requirements. The VP will lead the first line of defense in operational risk governance and serve as a key influencer in strategic and transformation discussions across the organization.

What you’ll do

Strategic Leadership

• Define and drive the strategic direction for Enterprise Governance.
• Lead localization of Group Standards to Canada, ensuring alignment with global objectives.
• Influence senior stakeholders through thematic insights on operational risks.
• Transition the organization toward a proactive, data-driven risk environment.

Governance & Compliance

• Lead the Enterprise Governance function and chair the monthly Enterprise Governance Forum.
• Oversee compliance with corporate governance and federal/provincial regulations, including OSFI B-10.
• Prepare and present governance materials to the Operational Risk & Resilience Committee and the Board of Directors.
• Ensure effective controls and risk management frameworks are embedded across the organization.

Operational Risk Management

• Provide first line Operational Risk & Control Management (ORCM) support to the COO function.
• Oversee the Risk & Control Self-Assessment process and Common Operational Risk Management Mapping.
• Partner with Line 1 owners to support risk-informed decision-making.
• Lead incident oversight and thematic risk analysis.
• Represent Canada in Group-level operational risk discussions.

People Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing Enterprise Governance team.
• Provide indirect oversight to 9 Line 1 Risk & Governance teams and Risk Domain leads.
• Foster a culture of psychological safety, continuous improvement, and customer-centricity.

What you’ll bring

• Graduate degree (e.g., MBA) preferred; professional designations such as Actuary, Accountant, or Chartered Insurer are considered assets.

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance.

• Minimum 7+ years of leadership experience, including 3+ years leading leaders and 5+ years managing high-performance teams.

• Experience chairing management committees and presenting at Board Committees.

• Internal audit or risk experience is an asset.

• Strong awareness of Canadian regulatory regimes and business environment.

• Deep understanding of operational risk management.

• Extensive experience designing, assessing, and embedding risk management frameworks, processes, and controls.

• Proven ability to manage complex projects with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong negotiation, influence, and relationship management skills.

• Ability to drive results through collaborative, outcomes-focused relationships.

• In-depth understanding of industry trends, developments, and regulatory changes.

What you’ll get

• Competitive compensation including base salary, annual bonus eligibility, retirement savings, and participation in our share plan.
• Executive-level health and wellness benefits, including mental health support, personal wellness programs, and flexible coverage options.
• Generous vacation package, with the option to purchase additional days to support work-life balance.
• Professional development support, including executive education, leadership coaching, and career advancement opportunities.
• Inclusive culture with employee-led programs focused on equity, diversity, and belonging across gender, LGBTQ+, cultural origins, and more.
• Hybrid and flexible work model designed to support high performance and personal flexibility.
• Opportunities to give back, including paid volunteer days and community engagement initiatives.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to lead enterprise governance at a national level, influencing strategic decisions and driving operational resilience across Aviva Canada. As VP, Enterprise Governance, you’ll work closely with senior leaders, shape risk culture, and lead high-impact initiatives that directly support business continuity, transformation, and customer outcomes.

Additional Information: Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.