chief-technology-officer

Pharmascience is a Canadian pharmaceutical company and employer specializing in the development, manufacturing and distribution of generic medicines for global markets. The company's recruitment text emphasizes research and science-driven product development, production and distribution roles, and a patient-centered mission supported by modern facilities, quality manufacturing and community engagement. Pharmascience positions itself as an agile, inclusive workplace offering professional development, on-site services and career opportunities across scientific, commercial and production functions.

Founded in 1983, Pharmascience Inc. is the largest pharmaceutical employer in Quebec with 1,500 employees proudly headquartered in Montreal. Pharmascience Inc. is a full-service privately owned pharmaceutical company with strong roots in Canada and a growing global reach with product distribution in over 50 countries. Ranked 52nd among Canada’s top 100 Research and Development (R&D) investors in 2023, with $40-50 million invested each year, Pharmascience Inc. is among the largest drug manufacturers in Canada.

Pharmascience Inc. has strong values based on the importance of investing in its employees and young people. Through various programs and initiatives, the company ensures it supports their personal development and life. The company’s commitment was recognized in 2024 when it was certified as a Great Place to Work for the third year in a row.

Pharmascience

• Lead research and evaluation activities to identify product opportunities
• Collaborate with various functions across the organization to guide product development decisions
• Oversee the full product development lifecycle, from ideation to regulatory submission

Director of Innovation

Directeur de l'Innovation à Pendopharm, dirigeant la recherche sur des produits à développer. Collaborer avec des experts médicaux pour cerner des opportunités innovantes.

Canada Life is a leading insurance and financial services provider in Canada with a focus on improving the financial, physical, and mental well-being of Canadians. With over 175 years of experience, Canada Life offers a variety of workplace benefits, life insurance options, and personal finance solutions to over one million customers. The company is dedicated to providing an exceptional customer experience and fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for its employees, making a meaningful impact in their communities.

At Canada Life, we’re focused on improving the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Whether handling policy claims, help growing and protecting clients’ retirement and investment savings, providing workplace mental health support for all employers or helping build stronger communities by investing in community projects, we are committed to putting the customer first in all that we do. That trust is built on the dedication, skill and energy of our employees and advisors and their commitment to our customers and to our communities. Canada Life is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco Inc. and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies. 

Canada Life

• Develop an integrated and collaborative view with the business and technology leadership on the technology risk and information security control environment.
• Build and implement a global governance structure for technology risk and information security in collaboration with appropriate Lifeco committees and stakeholder groups
• Work with business leaders across Lifeco and the OpCo’s to address and resolve technology compliance and control failures.
• Ensure technology risk control framework monitoring and testing is performed at the required level of quality, and that reporting is global, consistent, and efficient.
• Encourage a high-performance and collaborative culture within the team, and across the technology risk professional family.
• Proactively work with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to influence acceptance of new concepts, practices or approaches.
• Develop and implement sound multiyear roadmaps and annual tactical plans.
• Responsible for financial management of annual operating and initiative expenses.
• Foster an environment that encourages new approaches, challenges the status quo, and inspires creativity.

Vice President, Technology Risk and Governance Control

VP of Technology Risk Governance & Control overseeing risk governance for Lifeco's tech initiatives. Collaborating with leadership to enhance the organization's technology risk posture.

ShyftLabs is a company that specializes in delivering data and AI solutions to enterprises. They offer a range of services, including consulting, prototyping, solutions, platform scaling, and operations to help businesses navigate their data journey and leverage AI for transformative impact. ShyftLabs focuses on empowering organizations with advanced data analytics, AI capabilities, and secure data infrastructure to drive real value and optimize operations across the enterprise. They partner with clients throughout the entire lifecycle of data and AI needs, ensuring efficient and impactful integration of AI solutions into existing workflows. With expertise in cloud platform services and a commitment to secure, optimal performance, ShyftLabs delivers tailored solutions for strategic data and AI transformation.

Empowering organizations to take a data-first approach to decision making. Establish processes to make faster, insightful decisions to help you stay above the competition.

ShyftLabs

• Direct, plan, and oversee the company’s overall operations by leading and coordinating middle managers across all functions.
• Establish and implement strategic policies that guide the company’s vision, ensuring alignment with ShyftLabs’ mission to deliver data-driven, AI-powered solutions for its clients.
• Approve the creation and structuring of key departments, defining senior leadership roles and ensuring organizational alignment with corporate strategy.
• Define the long-term vision and growth strategy of the company, leading the development and execution of critical programs, initiatives, and operational frameworks.
• Allocate and manage financial, human, and technological resources to support business objectives, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.
• Oversee talent acquisition, workforce planning, and leadership development to build and retain a highly skilled team of professionals in data science, engineering, and consulting.
• Lead the appointment, evaluation, and development of middle and senior managers to ensure operational excellence and alignment with company goals.
• Foster collaboration and integration across departments and business units, ensuring unified execution of projects and delivery of services to global clients.
• Represent ShyftLabs in high-level negotiations, partnerships, and official events, safeguarding the company’s interests and strengthening its market presence.
• Drive innovation by monitoring global technology trends, emerging data solutions, and industry best practices to maintain ShyftLabs’ competitive advantage.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of services delivered to clients.
• Introduce and lead sustainability and ethical AI initiatives, ensuring responsible innovation, data governance, and compliance with evolving industry standards.
• Establish performance measurement systems and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate operational effectiveness, client satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze operating costs, and implement strategies to optimize profitability and efficiency.
• Ensure the adoption and integration of cutting-edge data platforms, software tools, and digital systems to enhance accuracy, scalability, and innovation in service delivery.
• Allocate material, human, and financial resources to execute organizational policies, programs, and long-term initiatives.
• Authorize and structure the establishment of major departments, including hiring and appointing senior leadership roles.
• Establish organizational objectives and formulate or approve policies, programs, and technology roadmaps that support overall business strategy.
• Represent the organization or appoint delegates in negotiations, strategic partnerships, regulatory discussions, and other official functions.
• Select and empower middle managers, directors, and executive technical staff, ensuring clarity in responsibilities, decision-making authority, and success metrics.
• Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate daily technology operations, ensuring reliability, scalability, compliance, and alignment to business outcomes.
• Champion engineering excellence, modernization, and innovation across all technical teams.
• Ensure the organization maintains strong security, data governance, and compliance standards, suitable for enterprise-level clients and partnerships.
• Build a high-performance culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer at ShyftLabs driving technical vision for Fortune 500 solutions and leading innovation efforts.

Sun Life is a global financial services company that offers a wide range of protection, wealth, and health solutions for individuals, businesses, and institutions. It provides insurance, investments, and financial advice with a commitment to helping clients achieve lifetime financial security and healthier lives. Sun Life operates in multiple countries across North America, Asia, and Europe, and places a strong emphasis on sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion in its business practices.

Sun Life is a leading financial services organization dedicated to helping people achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.

We provide a wide range of insurance and investment products and services in key markets around the world including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Indonesia. At Sun Life, we have more than 34,000 employees and 112,900 advisors worldwide.

Websites:
Canada www.sunlife.ca/en/
US www.sunlife.com/us/en/
Vietnam www.sunlife.com.vn
Hong Kong www.sunlife.com.hk
Indonesia www.sunlife.co.id
Malaysia www.sunlife.com.my
Philippines www.sunlife.com.ph

Sun Life

• Help support the Governance team with ongoing governance activities, analysis, communication
• Help in creative content creation and reporting.
• Help facilitate meetings and produce post meeting communications.

CTO Governance Specialist – First Nations, Inuit, Métis Candidates

Student, CTO Governance Specialist assisting governance team with analysis and reporting. Help facilitate meetings and create content under the Chief Technology Office at Sun Life.

EXP is the opportunity engine. A Southern California 501(c)3 organization, our programs help schools deliver an innovative, career-based curriculum that makes classroom learning relevant and exciting. During the 2022-2023 school year, EXP programs are made available to more than 8,200 high school students in 13 Southern California high schools across 5 school districts. 

Our success depends on our unique ability to bring industry and schools together to solve problems and overcome obstacles that prevent students' access to education, experience and opportunities. More than 400 industry leaders serve as EXP volunteers, mentors and internship hosts each year.

By helping schools and industry work together, EXP is changing how society prepares students for life and bringing genuine opportunity to every young person we can reach.

• Act as Senior Environmental Project Manager for the Capitale-Nationale region;
• Assist and advise the existing technical and professional team during all project stages;
• Collaborate with environmental and geotechnical professionals working in EXP’s offices across Quebec;
• Participate in business development in the environmental sector;
• Draft service proposals;
• Plan and carry out monitoring and execution of environmental studies involving drilling, sampling, installation of wells and piezometers, in‑situ testing, etc.;
• Prepare study and expert reports, including supervision of laboratory testing programs;
• Supervise other professionals (junior and intermediate) on environmental site assessment and site characterization projects (Phases I, II & III);
• Manage monitoring mandates during environmental remediation works;
• Perform environmental monitoring and follow‑ups;
• Draft and/or validate technical documentation and various reports;
• Contribute to the preparation of environmental technical drawings and specifications;
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the implementation and execution of field/site work;
• Participate in the development of new markets;
• Perform any other related duties.

Technical Director, Environment

Directeur technique en environnement contribuant à des projets d’envergure au sein de l’équipe d’EXP. Rédacteur de rapports et collaborant avec des professionnels du domaine.

Hybrid Chief Technology Officers roles in Canada

Browse 5 hybrid chief technology officers roles hiring in Canada plus related opportunities such as engineering manager, software engineer and technical product manager.

5 jobs found