Product Owner, Digital Platforms

at  Intact

Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.
Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are– here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our employee promise.
Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.
Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our growing digital platforms team is looking for a Product Owner!
The Product Owner leads the development efforts of a multi-disciplinary team of UX/UI, content, SEO and web developers by outlining and prioritising work based on business value.
The Product Owner will work closely with strategic Product Managers and Senior Product Owners to execute product strategies and roadmaps focused on enhancing the non-transactional shopping journey and digital experiences for our websites.
Workplace : Montreal, Toronto, St John’s

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Be the primary contact for the delivery team for information, work prioritization and decision making.
• Responsible for aligning with Product Managers and Senior Product Owners on common strategies and managing cross team dependencies.
• Partner and coordinate with web development, design, marketing, and other teams to prioritize, define, and execute product enhancements.
• Lead, plan, and track the product through all phases of the lifecycle from project inception to market introduction.
• Partner with teams and managers to gather requirements and facilitate projects.
• Responsible for managing inter-project priority conflicts/Small requests and production defects.
• Responsible for approving bi-monthly releases and ensuring a high level of quality by performing quality assurance testing.
• Prepare user stories and manage the backlog, creating value for both the business and our representatives.
• Ensure planning, facilitate demos, and participate in committees and retrospectives.
• Ensure that products create a high level of engagement and exceed customer expectations.
• Ensure delivery of products according to roadmaps.
• Contribute to and may participate in steering/steering committees to provide status on ongoing projects, small requests, and production defects.

Working here means you’ll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
• Flexible work arrangements
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique