Welcome to  ivari

Let us introduce ourselves. With 300 employees across Canada, ivari is a company that’s making a difference in the world of life insurance. How? By finding and hiring employees who are passionate about helping people protect their families, and by giving them the best, most supportive workplace possible.

ivari is part of Sagicor Financial Corporation, a leading financial services provider based in the Caribbean, with a strong presence in North America. We offer a wide range of products and services, including life and health insurance, annuities, pension administration and investment services.

At ivari, everyone is welcome! It is our mission to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and the communities in which we do business. We offer an inclusive and accessible work environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported.

Here’s the job opportunity…

As the IT Manager, Data Analytics & Integration at ivari, you will lead the  Business Intelligence  team to support the continual development of an enterprise-wide BI function and data integration with internal and external system sources. You will be accountable for overall production system support & stability of the supported applications and the delivery of effective system solutions to meet business needs. You will lead our data strategy, enable analytics across the organization, and champion data-driven culture. In this role you will:

• Manage resources and staff development including coaching, mentoring and performance assessment
• Lead the design, development and implementation of scalable data solutions using Microsoft Fabric data platform
• Promote and implement data science and AI-driven solutions to enhance decision-making and business performance
• Establish and oversee data governance framework implementation to ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Participate in the business requirement analysis, architectural design and development of the solutions, tools, and processes for BI reports and data integration
• Guide the team to utilize relevant tools and techniques to design and develop effective and efficient data solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data analytics with business strategy and provide data solutions tied to business requirements
• Effectively manage relationships with business partners, other IT teams and vendors
• Maintain knowledge and expertise of current industry trends, standards, and best practices in the areas of modern data platforms, AI and data governance

What we are looking for…

• 5 – 10 years of experience as a Business Intelligence Manager, Team Leader or Senior Analyst.
• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Mathematics, or other Engineering related disciplines. University degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Fabric with a solid background in data architecture and analytics, with additional knowledge in data science, AI and data governance practices considered valuable assets.
• Experience in data warehouse, data mart, BI technology including solid knowledge of SQL Server 2019 or later, SQL, ETL, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS and MDX.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate and translate complex technical topics to various audiences at all levels of the organization.
• Hands-on technical expertise, consulting, and people management skills to drive innovation and the team’s professional development.
• Strong experience in modern data architecture, data modeling, and BI/reporting tools
• Sound knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle (Agile and Waterfall).
• Experience working in a medium to large organization, dealing with large sets of data from disparate source systems.
• Ability to work with a diverse group within a team environment.

The following while not a requirement would be considered an asset: 

• Insurance or financial services industry experience
• Experience with Data Science, AI and Analytics
• Experience with Python or R to develop models for predictive analytics.
• Experience with Metadata management, Master Data Management, Data quality management.
• Familiarity with data governance tools, frameworks, and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, DAMA DMBOK).
• Certifications in Microsoft Azure or data governance frameworks.

What's in it for you…

At ivari, it's important for us to keep our people motivated, recognized, and rewarded. We offer competitive base salaries plus a bonus, one of the many reasons ivari is a great place to work.

We also offer health and dental benefits for the entire family from Day 1! But that’s just the beginning. When you join the ivari team you also get…

• A fantastic vacation plan and time off
• A pension plan with 100% match by ivari
• Employee savings plan with 75% match to help you save even more
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development
• Recognition programs to cheer you on, motivate and reward
• Wellness programs to keep you healthy and happy

Who you are…

You are a team player who not only understands our core values but lives them every day. You know the importance of…

·         Bringing clarity and focus to your work;

·         Taking ownership and doing what you say you will;

·         Remaining flexible;

·         Collaborating with others;

We are Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliant workplace. You can be confident that our recruitment and hiring processes will be modified to accommodate disabilities, if requested.

To apply, please email your resume to:  human.resources@ivari.ca