Manager, Application Development, Financial Applications

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If you’re looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life, and the lives of others, you’ve come to the right place.

As a national health solutions partner, we put people first in everything we do — and that begins with our team of 8,000+ professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together, our employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year.

Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest — and it’s reflected in our award-winning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible work options, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves, feel they belong, and achieve their full potential. Be part of it by applying for a position with us today.

The Opportunity

At Medavie, technology enables the delivery of essential services and supports strong financial operations across our organization. We are looking for a Manager, Application Development – Financial Applications to lead a critical portfolio that supports our finance, payment, and reporting ecosystems.

Reporting to the Director, Application Development, this role provides leadership across a team responsible for delivering and supporting applications that enable billing, payments, invoicing, procurement, financial reporting, and business intelligence. You will play a key role in strengthening operational reliability while advancing modernization through automation, data, and scalable technology solutions.

Working closely with Finance and Technology leaders, you will guide priorities, improve processes, and ensure the application portfolio supports evolving business needs and long-term sustainability.

What you’ll be responsible for:

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and support a team responsible for financial applications, delivery, and ongoing support

• Build a high-performing team culture focused on service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Plan and balance team capacity across operations, delivery, incidents, and strategic initiatives

• Strengthen team capability in modern application practices, automation, and data-driven solutions

Application Portfolio Ownership

• Own the technology direction and roadmap for finance and payment applications

• Ensure systems supporting billing, payments, invoicing, reporting, and procurement are stable, secure, and scalable

• Partner with Finance stakeholders to prioritize enhancements and define solutions

• Provide recommendations on application lifecycle, platform improvements, and investment needs

Business Partnership, Governance & Risk

• Build strong partnerships with Finance, business, and technology stakeholders

• Lead clear communication on priorities, risks, and delivery

• Strengthen governance practices including intake, prioritization, change management, and documentation

• Support audit readiness, compliance requirements, and operational controls

Financial & Resource Management

• Manage financial and resource commitments across the application portfolio

• Support budget planning, forecasting, and capacity management

• Align resources to priorities and identify opportunities for cost optimization

• Contribute to business cases supporting modernization and long-term improvements

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and scalability of applications

• Promote the use of automation, analytics, and emerging technologies

• Lead modernization efforts to simplify and strengthen the application ecosystem

• Use operational insights to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

Education: University degree or college diploma in Computer Science or a related field

Experience:

• Strong experience in the IT industry with a demonstrated track record leading teams in complex application environments

• Experience supporting and delivering enterprise applications, including prioritizing operational and project work

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven people leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills

• Solid understanding of application development, support, and delivery practices

• Ability to manage competing priorities across operations and strategic initiatives

• Strong judgment and decision-making in complex environments

Language: English proficiency is required to perform the duties of the role, which include daily collaboration with teams and partners outside Québec who operate primarily in English.

Security clearance requirement: In support of our contract with the Federal Government, this role requires Reliability Status Clearance (Enhanced Level B), including fingerprinting, a criminal record check, and a credit check. You must have resided in Canada for at least 5 years and hold Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizenship status.

Assets

• Experience with financial systems, payment processing, billing, or reporting tools

• Knowledge of application modernization, automation, data integration, or cloud-based solutions

Leadership at Medavie

As a Manager at Medavie, you will:

• Lead with accountability and foster a culture of trust and collaboration

• Develop and support team performance, growth, and engagement

• Align team priorities to business outcomes and operational excellence

• Communicate clearly and build strong cross-functional relationships

• Drive continuous improvement and embrace innovation

What’s in it for you

What makes us a different kind of employer? You’ll have exposure across the organization and the opportunity to collaborate toward shared goals. We offer:

• A diverse team of colleagues with multiple fields of expertise.

• A stimulating and flexible working environment.

• Bonus programs.

• Employee and employer matching pension program.

• Comprehensive health and dental plan (100% employer paid), effective on your first day.

• Strong emphasis on work-life balance, including wellness benefits, health resources, and fitness discounts.

• An organization that encourages personal learning and growth.

• Opportunities to support charitable causes and give back to the community.

Pay Range: $99,177.30 - $132,236.40

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The Base Pay range may vary depending on the successful candidate or other relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and education/training. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Medavie employees may participate in various performance-based incentive programs. Payments under these programs are discretionary and subject to both individual and organizational results.  

We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs.  We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

While Medavie may use automated tools, including AI, to support application screening, candidates are expected to complete all recruitment interactions independently—without AI assistance—to ensure a fair and equitable process.

If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process, please email: [email protected].