IT Strategic Initiatives Coordinator

The best career that you never expected is at Aviva.

You are investing time and money into your education, building the foundation for a rewarding career. Have you considered insurance? More than 100,000 Canadians work in the insurance industry.

We make a positive difference every day offering protection and peace of mind.

Aviva Canada Inc. is one of Canada’s largest insurance groups and we have a lot to offer to talented people just entering the working world.

If you’re ready for a head start, we’d like to meet you.

This is a 3 month contract role:

Job Description:

• Support the reporting and management of IT initiatives, tracking of project progress, and ensuring the timely completion of tasks.
• Assist with the coordination of internal communications within the IT department, ensuring smooth workflow and project alignment.
• Help identify training needs within the IT team and assist in the collation of materials for Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meetings.
• Conduct research and assist with small-scale IT initiatives, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Provide administrative support as needed to contribute to the successful execution of the annual IT strategic plan.
• Assist with IT governance activities such as facilitating meetings and the tracking of actions through all phases, from initiation to completion.
• Requirements:
• Coursework or prior internship experience in governance, project management, or data analysis is an asset.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; knowledge of IT tools or project management software is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing, and collaboration skills.
• Strong organization skills, including demonstrated tenacity for following up with team on outstanding items.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced and evolving organization.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills in relation to data analysis and reporting.
• Strong presentations skills with the ability to create slides that effectively communicate key messages.

**We thank you for your interest in applying for this position, however only suitable candidates will be contacted for interviews.**

Additional Information

Aviva Canada is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the hiring process including the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Talent Acquisition Partner who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.