Canada Life

Who we are

Canada Life began operating in Ireland in 1903. In 2003, Canada Life was bought by Great-West Lifeco Inc. to create Canada’s largest life insurance business with interests in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland and Germany. Since 2003 we have completed a major strategic review resulting in a significant investment in the Irish and European operations as part of an aggressive market growth strategy.We trade today as Canada Life Ireland.

The Canada Life Assurance Company serves people under individual and group contracts throughout Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Germany. Our highly successful German business is fully supported and managed in Ireland.

Our core business is to offer products and services to meet our client’s needs including: Investments, Pensions, Life Assurance, Serious Illness and Savings.

Our people

We believe ultimately the success of our organisation depends on its people. Our people are carefully chosen for their skill set and positive attitude. At Canada Life we endeavour to foster a culture of continuous learning and self-development for all employees.With over 500 staff, Canada Life has the resources to deliver a first-class service to all of our customers.

Training and development

Canada Life recognises the need for highly educated and trained employees therefore we are committed to providing opportunities for further education and training.We are committed to developing staff and furthering our ethos as a learning organisation with a strong commitment to staff training.

The company pursues a policy of staff development at all levels. Development and training are pursued on an equal opportunities basis in the interests of developing and training all staff to reach their maximum potential within the company.

Our benefits – what we offer you!

Canada Life offers a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees; such benefits include competitive salaries, PRSA, performance-related bonus, Employee Share Purchase scheme, comprehensive training, flexi-time, further study support, employee-deduction schemes including sports and social club membership, holiday fund and annual bus or Dart ticket loan, state-of-the-art subsidised staff restaurant and discounted healthcare.

Calling all entrepreneurs – start your own business opportunities

Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Does growing your own business and being in control of your success appeal to you?

Canada Life Ireland are currently expanding their Financial Consultancy Division and seeking individuals who are interested in a self-employed Financial Services career. We provide access to the support that is needed to build a business that reaches your goals.

How to apply

Send an up-to-date CV to hr@canadalife.ie specifying which particular area you are applying for. Applications are taken for open positions all year round.