About Canada Life UK
At Canada Life, we’re market leaders and proud of the work we do. We provide retirement, investment and protection solutions to 3.5 million customers. We’ve been operating in the UK since 1903, supporting our customers and advisers for over 100 years. Our parent company, Great-West Lifeco, is a financially strong and modern global organisation, which has operations in Canada, United States, Ireland and Germany.
We have 470,000 pension annuities in force and manage more than £40 billion in equities, fixed income and property, as well as a comprehensive multi-asset range through our investments division*. We sell products to individuals and corporate entities located in the UK through financial advisers.
Diversity and Inclusion
We’re committed to being a fair and inclusive company where everyone feels they belong, has a voice and an equal opportunity to succeed. We understand that bringing your whole self to work is critical for our customers, colleagues and most importantly our personal success and wellbeing.
One of the ways we promote an inclusive working environment is through our employee networks and community groups. These include our ethnicity and gender networks, our environmental sustainability group and our proactive approach to employee wellbeing.
We also work closely with experts to create an inclusive workplace for our people. We work with the Business Disability Forum and we’re committed to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
Our senior leadership team and UK board promote this through their leadership practices because they recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce brings in terms of ideas, experiences and perspectives.
Working at Canada Life
At Canada Life, we share one common purpose – to help build better futures for our customers and each other. That’s why we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. We want our people to have long and rewarding careers with us. That’s why we offer on-the-job training, flexible working and opportunities to push yourself out of your comfort zone.
We have over 1,200 colleagues working together across seven locations – including those working virtually. Potters Bar, our largest site, has over 600 colleagues. We also have teams based in Bristol, Isle of Man, Central London, Worthing and Dublin.
Whether you work at one of our many locations, or from home, you can feel part of Canada Life from anywhere. To find out more about what it’s like to work at Canada Life, visit our careers page.
Who we are
Our culture is incredibly important to us. We’re proud of our heritage, our values and people.
In an ever-changing world, we need to be ready to adapt and meet the changing needs of our customers and people. We embrace the fact we’re part of a challenging and constantly evolving market and are always looking to make the most of the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
We care deeply about strengthening the communities in which we live, work and do business. In 2019, we made donations to a wide range of charities and communities, including Shelter, Help Bristol’s Homeless and Histio UK. In response to COVID-19, we supported the NHS as well as the Manx Solidarity Fund.
Our Values
People. Together. Excellence. Integrity
Everything we do is underpinned by our values.
We’re dedicated to building better futures for our people, customers and advisers. Our values hold us accountable, to make sure we’re doing our best. We know that values alone won’t create a company culture. It’s our people living them that brings our culture to life.
