Luseland – Credit Union Careers

Lending Manager

Now Hiring: Lending Manager – Luseland Credit Union
Lead with purpose. Build community prosperity.

Are you an experienced lending professional with a passion for coaching teams, managing credit risk, and supporting rural economic growth? Luseland Credit Union is seeking a dynamic Lending Manager to lead our lending operations and guide our team in delivering exceptional financial services to our members across retail, agriculture, and commercial portfolios.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you’ll contribute to organization-wide planning, ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, and foster a culture of high performance and member-centered service.

About the Role

The Lending Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of lending, credit adjudication, collections, and risk management across the organization’s loan portfolio. You’ll work closely with the General Manager, the Board of Directors, internal Credit Committee, and external partners to ensure our lending activities reflect sound business practices, remain compliant, and contribute to our overall growth strategy.

This position will lead a team of lending professionals, providing guidance, technical direction, and coaching to help team members succeed in their roles. You will also play a key role in strategic planning, financial performance analysis, and audit readiness—ensuring our operations remain strong, secure, and forward-thinking.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Oversee lending, collections, and loan administration to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and internal policies.
Provide expert leadership in credit adjudication, risk management, and credit analysis for diverse portfolios.
Coach and support the Lending team to achieve member service, sales, and performance goals.
Monitor credit quality, lead delinquency management, and engage in collection strategies, including legal action where appropriate.
Analyze market trends and member needs to grow the lending portfolio and support innovation in lending practices.
Collaborate with senior leadership on credit union strategies, audits, and Board reporting.
Ensure audit readiness, internal control effectiveness, and support regulatory compliance.
Champion a strong, values-aligned team culture grounded in service excellence and accountability.

What You Bring:

7+ years of lending or financial services experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
A degree in agriculture, finance, business, or equivalent experience.
Strong knowledge of agriculture and commercial lending.
Proven ability in credit adjudication, financial analysis, and risk management.
Experience coaching high-performing teams and driving service and sales outcomes.
Excellent relationship-building, communication, and decision-making skills.
Familiarity with syndicated loans, credit committee processes, and internal/external audit interactions is an asset.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including group benefits, pension contributions and professional development opportunities for career growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a community-minded individual to be a part of a successful and growing organization.

We thank all applicants; however, only those who are short-listed will be contacted.

Location: Luseland, SK
Reports to: General Manager
Application Deadline: July 25, 2025
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to Adam Franko, General Manager at Adam.Franko@luselandcu.com.

About Us:
Luseland Credit Union is deeply rooted in community values and financial stewardship. We are committed to empowering our members with trusted advice and accessible financial services. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for collaborative, values-driven leaders to join our journey.

Member Services Representative

Luseland Credit Union is looking for a full-time individual who is able to recognize member needs, promote and cross sell credit union products and services, and has the ability to process a variety of financial transactions.

Luseland Credit Union Limited is committed to providing friendly, quality and professional financial services. Salary will be commensurate with experience, qualifications and competency. LCU has a competitive salary and benefits package including a variable pay and employee loan program.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those under consideration will be contacted. Applications close Friday, February 28, 2025.

Submit your resume to: Alyssa Underdahl, Office Manager Email: alyssa.underdahl@luselandcu.com

Member Services Representative

Luseland Credit Union Limited is committed to providing friendly, quality and professional financial services.
Salary will be commensurate with experience, qualifications and competency. LCU has a competitive salary and benefits package including a variable pay and employee loan program.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those under consideration will be contacted.
Applications close Friday, August 23, 2024.

Submit your resume to:
Alyssa Underdahl, Office Manager
Email: alyssa.underdahl@luselandcu.com

Brand and Marketing Consultant

Job Advertisement: Brand and Marketing Consultant for Luseland and District Chamber of Commerce
Position Title: Brand and Marketing Consultant (contract)
Location: Luseland, Saskatchewan (Open to remote work)
Duration: Initial development with an on-going contractual relationship.
About Us: Luseland and District Chamber of Commerce is a thriving community organization dedicated to fostering local business growth and community development. We are on a continuous journey of progress and are seeking a proactive and experienced Brand and Marketing Consultant to lead the ongoing development and implementation of a dynamic marketing strategy for the chamber.
Role and Responsibilities:
As a Brand and Marketing Consultant, you will:
• Develop a compelling and cohesive brand identity for the Luseland and District Chamber of Commerce.
• Take the lead in all marketing aspects, including written materials (brochures, etc.), social media, website management, newsprint advertising, and other promotional channels.
• Collaborate with the chamber’s leadership team to understand goals and objectives, ensuring that marketing strategies align with the overall vision.
• Create and maintain consistency in messaging across all platforms to enhance the chamber’s brand presence.
• Provide guidance and support to chamber members, empowering them to utilize effective marketing strategies in their own businesses.
• Increase membership in the Chamber of Commerce through targeted marketing initiatives.
• Create content that aligns with the mission and values set forth by the founding committee.
• Produce professional-looking content, including engaging videos, to capture the attention of our target audience.
Qualifications:
• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful marketing strategies.
• Strong understanding of branding principles and the ability to create a cohesive brand identity.
• Proficiency in various marketing channels, including social media, website management, and traditional advertising methods.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead marketing initiatives.
• Experience in creating professional and engaging video content.
Benefits:
• A unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of a vibrant community and its local businesses.
• The chance to establish a long-term relationship with the chamber and potentially offer ongoing marketing services to its members.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and deliverables.
How to submit your proposal:
Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive proposal outlining their experience, approach to branding and marketing, and a relevant portfolio, including examples of video content. Please send applications to info@ldchamber.com by 2:00pm on March 28, 2024.
Success Criteria:
The success of this role will be measured by:
• Increased membership in the Chamber of Commerce through targeted marketing efforts.
• The creation of content that effectively reflects the mission and values established by the founding committee.
• Production of professional-looking content, including engaging videos, to capture the attention of our target audience.
• The ability to evaluate and extend marketing services to Chamber members, enhancing the value proposition for our community.
We believe that investing in a professional consultant will not only elevate the chamber’s marketing efforts but will also provide a valuable resource for our members’ businesses. Join us in making a lasting impact on the Luseland and District business community.
Luseland and District Chamber of Commerce info@ldchamber.com

Loans Officer

Are you ready for the next step of your career? Do you have the desire to help members and staff succeed personally and financially? Do you have a lending background? Luseland Credit Union is seeking a motivated leader to join their lending team as a Loans Officer.

THE POSITION – Loans Officer

Reporting to the General Manager, the Loans Officer will:

Provide lending services to current members and potential members and administer and control an assigned portion of the loan portfolio;
Recognize member needs and promote and cross-sell credit union lending and deposit services; and
Ensure all loan activities comply with relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires:

Attention to detail;
Strong leadership and communication skills;
Working knowledge of credit union products and services;
Desire and ability to be a team leader;
One-year of post-secondary training plus four to five years of job related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; or two to four years of relevant post-secondary training.

COMPENSATION

Salary will be negotiated based on education and experience. Luseland Credit Union offers a fully paid benefits package, including 7.5% pension matching, variable pay structure, and an employee loan/deposit program.

ABOUT OUR CREDIT UNION

Luseland Credit Union has been a proud leader in the community for 60 years. Every year we provide support to various local projects and organizations in the form of volunteer time and donations.

From a single office, we serve a membership of more than 1760 and manage assets over $178 million with a loan portfolio of over $100 million. We position ourselves as fast followers and offer most of the same digital banking products as the large institutions, but with a greater focus on service. We opened our new building in late 2017 and it has allowed us to continue to grow our business and positioned LCU well to serve our membership long into the future.

Luseland Credit Union is growth and team-focused. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service and to being accountable to every member we serve.

If your goals and experience match our requirements, we invite you to submit your application by Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Adam Franko, General Manager
Luseland Credit Union
PO Box 518
Luseland SK S0L 2A0
F: 306-372-4446
E: adam.franko@luselandcu.com

Loans Manager / Loans Officer

THE POSITION – Loans Manager

Reporting to the General Manager, the Loans Manager will:

Collaborate in the development of corporate strategies, policies and risk management plans;
Manage, monitor and grow the credit union’s loan portfolio, proactively working to retain and expand member relationships;
Ensure that all lending activities are in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations;
Provide coaching, inspiration and leadership to a high performance team delivering quality member service and duty of care;
Provide lending services to current and potential members including recognizing their needs in order to promote and cross-sell LCU products;
Promote Luseland Credit Union and maintain active involvement in the community

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires:

5+ years of lending experience within the industry
Background in Finance (B. Comm or equivalent is preferred)
Knowledge and experience in resolving complex lending issues related to serving agricultural and/or commercial members
Experience working with banking applications
Management experience would be considered an asset
The incumbent will also have a thorough understanding of the credit union system including operations, principles and values
Flexibility within requirements may be provided to the right candidate

THE POSITION – Loans Officer

Reporting to the General Manager, the Loans Officer will:

Provide lending services to current members and potential members and administer and control an assigned portion of the loans portfolio;
Recognize member needs and promote and cross-sell credit union lending and deposit services; and
Ensure all loan activities comply with relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires:

Attention to detail
Strong leadership and communication skills;
Working knowledge of credit union products and services;
Desire and ability to be a team leader
One-year of post-secondary training plus four to five years of job related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; or two to four years of relevant post-secondary training.

COMPENSATION

ABOUT OUR CREDIT UNION

Luseland Credit Union has been a proud leader in the community for more than 50 years. Every year we provide support to various local projects and organizations in the form of volunteer time and donations.

From a single office, we serve a membership of more than 1640 and manage assets over $151 million with a loan portfolio of over $100 million. We position ourselves as fast followers and offer most of the same digital banking products as the large institutions, but with a greater focus on service. We opened our new building in late 2017 and it has allowed us to continue to grow our business and positioned LCU well to serve our membership long into the future.

Luseland Credit Union is growth and team-focused. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service and to being accountable to every member we serve.

If your goals and experience match our requirements, we invite you to submit your application by Friday, April 9, 2021.

Adam Franko, General Manager
Luseland Credit Union
PO Box 518
Luseland SK S0L 2A0
F: 306-372-4446
E: adam.franko@luselandcu.com