KOOTENAY SAVINGS CREDIT UNION
Kootenay Savings, the region’s leading credit union with over $1 billion in assets, over 39,000 members and over 200 employees, continues to strive to fulfill our vision:
To be the best provider of financial services and the best place to work in the communities we serve.
Do you…embrace change and thrive in an ever-evolving work environment? Are you a natural leader who aspires to make a positive difference each and every day? Are you a motivated self-starter with a proven track record of success in sales leadership and business development?
If so…we should talk.
We’re looking for someone who thinks strategically, who can plan for today, and can envision future opportunities that align with our long-term strategies to lead our Invermere and Radium branches. The ideal incumbent is a leader who drives for results and success and brings a leadership presence and core values that will influence, motivate and inspire our people. The Branch Manager works in both the Invermere headquarter branch and the Radium satellite branch.
With a bachelor’s degree or designation in business studies, combined with seven or more years’ financial industry experience, you’ll be well-positioned to lead your teams in a sales & service-oriented environment. Your knowledge of all facets of branch banking operations, along with excellent personal and business lending skills and the ability to create and act upon all business opportunities will ensure the continued growth and profitability of the branches. Proven leadership, communication and sales skills will allow you to work effectively with members and employees at all levels and in all departments within Kootenay Savings. Your proficiency in computer technology and your understanding of policy administration will enhance your ability to manage information and processes. Your strong understanding of change management principles and the ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization allows you to support and lead your teams through the rapid evolution of financial service delivery. As an active community supporter, your values align closely with ours.
Why work for us?
We know that our dedicated employees give us a lot and are key to our success; in return, we offer a total rewards package that includes:
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Paid vacation, sick time, and floating holidays
• Continual training, development, and coaching
• Confidential employee and family assistance program
• Unique staff benefits on products such as bank accounts, loans & mortgages
• The opportunity to build a satisfying career in an organization that incorporates many leading strategic initiatives
• Being part of an organization that puts their community and employees first
• Being part of a talented and dedicated team who improve our members’ financial lives
You’ll be rewarded with a satisfying career in an organization that incorporates many leading-edge strategic initiatives with opportunities for supported professional growth and career advancement. If you are a team player ready to take on an exciting challenge in a progressive, employee-focused environment, we’d like to hear from you!
Surrounded by the stunning Rocky and Purcell Mountain ranges and nestled in the majestic valley of a thousand peaks, Invermere and Radium Hot Springs are in the Columbia Valley of the East Kootenays. Invermere is situated on Lake Windermere which is one of the warmest and largest lakes in the region attracting boating and swimming enthusiasts as well as fishing and outdoor skating activities. It is a hub for world-class skiing, golf, hiking, rafting, climbing, and mountain biking. Radium Hot Springs, an idyllic mountain town just 15 minutes away from Invermere, is a place for both adventure and relaxation.
For more information about the Invermere/Radium region, please visit imaginekootenay.com/community/columbia-valley-bc/.
For more information about Kootenay Savings, please visit www.kscu.com.
To apply: Please visit the careers section of our website at www.kscu.com to complete the application questions and submit your cover letter and resume.
Closing date: Open until filled
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
