At Gore Mutual, we’ve always set ourselves apart as a modern mutual that does good. Now, we’re proudly building on that legacy to transform our company—and our industry—for the better.
Effective January 1, 2026, Gore has joined Beneva—the country’s largest mutual insurance company—as part of its Property & Casualty operations in Ontario and Western Canada. During 2026, Gore will combine its operations with Unica Insurance, Beneva’s Ontario-based subsidiary specializing in niche commercial and personal insurance, creating a stronger, more diversified mutual insurer with greater scale and long-term stability.
Every decision and investment remains anchored in long-term benefits to customers, members, and communities. Come join us.
The Vice President Enterprise Data & Analytics is accountable for establishing and executing the data strategy to enable data-driven decision making, advanced analytics, and data innovation across the organization. This role ensures effective governance, architecture, and delivery of data platforms, analytics, and insights aligned with corporate priorities.
The role exists to transform data into a strategic asset that drives underwriting performance, claims efficiency, customer experience, and operational excellence. It leads the design and delivery of scalable data and AI capabilities, ensuring high-quality, trusted data while enabling advanced modeling and insights.
Expected outcomes include modernized data infrastructure, enhanced business intelligence and analytics, improved regulatory and reporting capabilities, and measurable business value through data products and insights.
Define and Lead Enterprise Data Strategy
- Develop and/or execute a multi-year data and analytics strategy aligned to business goals
- Establish data governance, quality, and stewardship frameworks across the organization
- Partner with executive leadership to prioritize data-driven initiatives and investments
Deliver Scalable Data Engineering & Platforms
- Partner with IT to oversee design and implementation of modern data architecture (data lakes, warehouses, cloud platforms)
- Ensure reliable, secure, and efficient data pipelines and integration across core insurance systems
- Drive adoption of scalable tools, platforms, and engineering best practices
Enable Advanced Analytics & Data Science
- Lead development of predictive models and AI solutions supporting underwriting, pricing, claims, and customer insights
- Establish frameworks for model governance, validation, and ethical AI practices
- Translate complex analytics into actionable business insights
Business Intelligence & Data Enablement
- Deliver enterprise reporting, dashboards, and self-service analytics capabilities
- Drive data literacy and adoption across business units
- Ensure regulatory, financial, and operational reporting is accurate, timely, and auditable
Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead and develop a high-performing team of Directors across Data Engineering, Analytics, and Data Science
- Establish organizational design, capabilities, and succession plans
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
- Ten (10) or more years of progressive experience in data engineering, analytics, or related domains, including Five (5) or more years in executive leadership roles.
- Proven success in leading data transformations and delivering measurable business outcomes.
- Deep expertise in a combination of the below:
- Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Data lakehouse/warehouse (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake)
- ETL/ELT tools and orchestration frameworks
- Programming languages (Python, SQL)
- Data visualization (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels and communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience managing budgets, vendor contracts, and cross-functional initiatives.
Additional helpful experience:
- Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
- Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Prior experience in the insurance industry
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This posting pertains to an existing vacancy that is actively being filled.
Accessibility for applicants
Gore Mutual Insurance Company is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the recruiting process, including the application process.
If you require accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact us and a human resources representative will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.
Should you request an accommodation during the interview process, please notify your Talent Acquisition Consultant.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field
- Ten or more years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or related domains
- Five or more years in executive leadership roles
- Proven success in leading data transformations
- Deep expertise in cloud platforms, data lakehouse/warehouse, ETL/ELT tools, programming languages, and data visualization
What We Do
Built on a foundation of financial strength for more than 180 years, Gore Mutual Insurance Company is one of Canada’s first property and casualty insurers. With offices in Cambridge, Toronto and Vancouver, Gore Mutual is a Canadian mutual company offering competitive insurance products through trusted broker partners. Every decision and investment made is anchored in the long-term benefits to customers, members and communities. Insurance that does good – this is our Purpose. Grounded in our purpose and guided by our core values, at Gore Mutual, we believe that being good and doing good by our employees, customers and broker partners will benefit not only them but also us—which in turn allows us to spread good in our communities and reward the good we see in others. This is what is driving our work to become a purpose-driven, digitally-led national insurer
