Privacy Analyst

Concentra Bank is a purpose-based organization, striving to create the future of banking. We are embarking on a bold plan to evolve and grow into a diversified, top tier performing company delivering greater value to employees, customers, and owners.

As an innovative and future-focused company, we form partnerships to deliver industry-best financial solutions to our customers. We offer a wide range of financial solutions including specialized banking, consumer finance, treasury, wealth, and trust services and more. We strive to be among the most trusted organizations in Canada by solving problems for our customers and offering a positive, seamless experience.

Concentra employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package and flexible work environment. We are looking for an innovative, solutions focused privacy professional to join our Legal team in one of our corporate locations (Regina, Saskatoon, Surrey, Toronto) or in a home office environment.

Privacy Analyst (Full-time, Permanent Position)

Key Outcomes:

As a key member of the Legal team, the Privacy Analyst assists the Legal Director and Chief Privacy Officer in the ongoing design and implementation of the Bank’s Privacy Program, training, incident investigation, risk assessment and reporting and champions a privacy culture that promotes best practices in alignment with the Bank’s core values and strategic objectives.

The Privacy Analyst supports and contributes to the overall success of the Privacy Program by ensuring accountabilities are conducted in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies and procedures and privacy by design principles. The Privacy Analyst is an advisory to Business teams and assists in responding to inquiries and access requests and supports the Privacy Office in incident and complaints investigation, breach reporting, third party risk assessments, privacy impact assessments and the development of training and awareness campaigns. The Privacy Analyst is an internal resource on privacy law, legislative developments, and industry trends.

Qualifications:

  • Completion of a post-secondary degree in business, finance or risk management, or related field and 2-3 years’ experience in Privacy Program management; a combination of education and experience will be considered
  • Industry certification will be a plus (e.g., PACC-CCAP, IAPP)
  • Advanced knowledge of federal and provincial private sector privacy legislation, regulations, guidance and breach reporting requirements
  • Ability to gather, analyze, organize, document and present information in a succinct and organized manner
  • Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative resolutions or approaches to problems
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills
  • Working knowledge of privacy management software and processes
  • Working knowledge of commercial banking, retail banking, and trust activities and practices
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Working knowledge of collaboration systems including Microsoft Teams

Applications for this opportunity accepted until end of day October 8, 2021. To apply, please visit our Career page at www.concentra.ca

At Concentra, our goal is to achieve a workforce as diverse as the people we partner with. We encourage all members of the designated groups; aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, women, visible minorities and others to join our team. Concentra strives to provide a safe and respectful work environment free of discrimination and harassment and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Systems Architect (ECM)

As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 18 consecutive years, Concentra prides itself on fostering employee engagement and a workplace of openness and respect.

Concentra is Canada’s leading provider of wholesale banking and trust solutions to credit unions from coast to coast. With deep co-operative roots, Concentra is focused on creating value for the credit union system. We partner with credit unions to ensure over five million Canadian members can choose competitive financial services from their local credit union.

Concentra Trust – a wholly-owned subsidiary – has been delivering estate and trust services nationwide for over 65 years.

Concentra employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package and flexible work environment. We are looking for a results-oriented individual to join our team in one of our Saskatoon, Regina, Surrey or Toronto office locations, or from your home office environment.

Systems Architect (ECM)

(Full-time, Permanent Position)

Key Outcomes:

The Systems Architect (ECM) manages and oversees the strategic and operational demands by leading the support, research, design, development, implementation and long-term governance of the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions at the Bank. This position is responsible for the management of research, design and execution of projects involving Collaboration Portals, Enterprise Search, Enterprise Content Management, Business Process and Forms.

This position is the primary resource to coordinate and manage the organizational Enterprise Content Management strategy and contribute to the organization’s success by maintaining, supporting and enhancing technologies and systems within the ECM practice. It is also responsible to work with business units and manage the delivery of content management strategies, including document management and workflow.

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, or related field
  • 5 years in technology roles, including experience working with Cloud Infrastructure services
  • 3-5 years experience working in SharePoint (online or 2016) or other Enterprise Content Management tools
  • Business Analysis experience would be considered an asset
  • Experience working in Agile work environments and projects is preferred

Applications for this opportunity accepted until end of day September 16, 2021. To apply, please visit our Career page at www.concentra.ca

At Concentra, our goal is to achieve a workforce as diverse as the people we partner with. We encourage all members of the designated groups; aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, women, visible minorities and others to join our team. Concentra strives to provide a safe and respectful work environment free of discrimination and harassment and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Solutions Architect

As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 18 consecutive years, Concentra prides itself on fostering employee engagement and a workplace of openness and respect.

Concentra is Canada’s leading provider of wholesale banking and trust solutions to credit unions from coast to coast. With deep co-operative roots, Concentra is focused on creating value for the credit union system. We partner with credit unions to ensure over five million Canadian members can choose competitive financial services from their local credit union.

Concentra Trust – a wholly-owned subsidiary – has been delivering estate and trust services nationwide for over 65 years.

Concentra employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package and flexible work environment. We are looking for a results-oriented individual to join our team in one of our Saskatoon, Regina, Surrey or Toronto office locations, or from your home office environment.

Solutions Architect (Full-time, Permanent Position)

Key Outcomes:

The Solutions Architect ensures that the Bank’s Enterprise Infrastructure Systems are appropriately designed, managed, documented and organized throughout the entire development and maintenance lifecycle. This position is responsible for short to medium term objectives, and conducts in-depth analysis and employs conceptual thinking, working to find unique solutions to problems considering interconnection among applications and/or lines of business.

The Solutions Architect assists other business units in understanding problems and ensuring a holistic perspective and collaborates to resolve issues and architect solutions to either new applications, or for application improvements. This position also provides subject matter expertise and is responsible for the creation, maintenance and management of IT architecture models and their lower-level components.

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary degree in Computer Science; a comparable combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered
  • 7-10 years of experience with Azure cloud support or development
  • 7-10 years of experience with Data Centre support or development
  • Experience working in Agile work environments and projects is preferred
  • 3 years of experience in the financial services industry with an in-depth understanding of infrastructure architecture

Applications for this opportunity accepted until end of day September 9, 2021. To apply, please visit our Career page at www.concentra.ca.

At Concentra, our goal is to achieve a workforce as diverse as the people we partner with. We encourage all members of the designated groups; aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, women, visible minorities and others to join our team. Concentra strives to provide a safe and respectful work environment free of discrimination and harassment and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Business Solutions Manager

The Company:

First Nations Bank of Canada (www.fnbc.ca) is a federally chartered bank servicing Indigenous and non-Indigenous customers throughout Canada. We are focused on delivering superior customer service and offering a full range of personal and business banking products. As an equal opportunity employer, we are rapidly expanding in the Canadian marketplace and provide our employees the opportunity to advance in their career.

The Challenge: The Business Solutions Manager is responsible for supporting and implementing a variety of business applications and works closely with all areas of the Bank to understand the day to day operations and business needs while providing support and identifying ways to leverage technology to achieve business goals. The position combines managerial responsibilities with in-depth hands on functional expertise and acts as the subject matter expert for common issues and concerns for a number of business applications. As a people manager you will be responsible for staffing, staff management, performance management and continuous service improvement for your respective area.

This position requires significant interaction and collaboration with various business and technical teams. You must have strong application support and implementation skills combined with project management experience and have the drive and enthusiasm that makes people want to work with and along side you to make things happen.

Location: This position will be based at our Head Office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on a Monday through Friday work week.

Qualifications:

Degree or certificate from an approved technical college in a computer-related field such as Information Technology/Computer Science (an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may also be considered)

  • Minimum of 3 years management experience
  • 7 years experience in supporting and implementing enterprise applications
  • Excellent negotiation skills are required for interacting with both internal business partners and external partners and vendors
  • Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated skills in building diverse teams to work towards common objectives
  • Proven ability to lead multiple medium to large projects simultaneously, on time and within budget – PMP designation would be a strong asset
  • Experience with report writing software, such as Crystal Reports
  • Experience in the banking industry or with banking enterprise applications or vendors would be an asset

Make First Nations Bank of Canada your First Choice

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: hr@fnbc.ca

We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Director, Risk Governance & Policy

Concentra Bank is a purpose-based organization, striving to create the future of banking. We are embarking on a bold plan to evolve and grow into a diversified, top tier performing company delivering greater value to employees, customers, and owners.

As an innovative and future-focused company, we form partnerships to deliver industry-best financial solutions to our customers. We offer a wide range of financial solutions including specialized banking, consumer finance, treasury, wealth and trust services and more. We strive to be among the most trusted organizations in Canada by solving problems for our customers and offering a positive, seamless experience.

Concentra employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package and flexible work environment. We are looking for an experienced Director Risk Governance & Policy to join our Risk Governance team in one of our corporate locations (Regina, Saskatoon, Surrey, Toronto) or in a home office environment.

Director, Risk Governance & Policy

The primary purpose of the Director, Risk Governance & Policy position is to develop risk management frameworks, policy, risk management committee mandates and risk reporting, and to provide support to the management of the Bank’s regulatory affairs.

This position is responsible to develop and maintain the risk management frameworks and policy model by facilitating development, reviews and enhancements to the Risk Governance Framework, Risk Appetite Framework and Corporate Policy Framework, as well as facilitating the ongoing development, reviews and enhancements to Corporate Policies and Management Guidelines. This position is also responsible for providing oversight to the alignment of Risk Appetite and enterprise strategy, and for providing independent challenge to the first line of defense on alignment with Risk Appetite, Corporate Policies and Management Guidelines.

The Director, Risk Governance & Policy develops and maintains the risk management committee mandates and risk reporting by facilitating development, reviews and enhancements to the risk management committee mandates, and providing risk reporting for executive, risk management committees and the Board. This position provides support to regulatory relationships by assisting in the maintenance of a central repository of the Bank’s supervisory communication with all prudential regulators, as well as the coordination of supervisory communications between OSFI and the Bank. This position also assists in the coordination of OSFI supervisory reviews and in the management of responses to recommendations to ensure they are timely and complete, and provides regulatory updates and key messaging to executive and the Board.

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in finance, law, economics, business administration or commerce complemented by a professional designation in finance, accounting or law and 5 years progressive experience in the financial industry
  • Subject matter expert in understanding of financial institution risk management, risk optimization concepts, risk appetite and policy structuring
  • Subject matter expert in understanding of OSFI Guidelines for Banks
  • Subject matter expert in understanding of risk management concepts and good practices in governance reporting
  • Advanced understanding of financial institution credit risk, operational risk, market risk, liquidity and funding risk, legal and regulatory compliance risk, reputation risk, capital management and emerging risks
  • Ability to lead and manage projects and deliver results in a changing environment
  • Ability to understand detailed processes and controls
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to influence senior decision makers
  • Strong analytical skills, including ability to identify and interpret complex issues and see underlying causes, connections and implications
  • Advanced written communication and presentation skills
  • Advanced computer skills with advanced skills in Excel, Word and Powerpoint

Applications for this opportunity will be accepted until end of day August 27, 2021. To apply, please visit our Career page at www.concentra.ca.

At Concentra, our goal is to achieve a workforce as diverse as the people we partner with. We encourage all members of the designated groups; aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, women, visible minorities and others to join our team. Concentra strives to provide a safe and respectful work environment free of discrimination and harassment and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Senior Credit Analyst

As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 18 consecutive years, Concentra prides itself on fostering employee engagement and a workplace of openness and respect.

Concentra is Canada’s leading provider of wholesale banking and trust solutions to credit unions from coast to coast. With deep co-operative roots, Concentra is focused on creating value for the credit union system. We partner with credit unions to ensure over five million Canadian members can choose competitive financial services from their local credit union.

Concentra is the number one partner in commercial equipment leasing and financing.  We work with credit unions large and small to offer competitive deal structures and attractive pricing for members.  Concentra employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package and a flexible work environment.  We are looking for a results-oriented leader to join our team.

Senior Credit Analyst (Full-time, Permanent)

This position provides independent, objective review and adjudication of incoming equipment lease applications. The Senior Credit Analyst evaluates risk implications, approves or declines within credit limit and makes credit recommendations and escalations as required.  As a key member of the front office, the Senior Analyst is responsible for financial analysis, assessment of credit reports, research of equipment and industry and approving and declining applications.

Key Outcomes:

The primary focus of this position is to manage and support in-depth analysis and adjudication of equipment financing applications.  This role will assess and determine appropriate transaction structure and pricing to ensure compliance with the Bank’s policies and guidelines.  The Senior Analyst identifies and advises on terms, conditions, and collateral requirements for the transaction decision, as well as opportunities for cross-selling and/or alternative solutions to meet client’s needs.  This role works with internal groups and clients to assess lease opportunities, and deals with customer inquiries and concerns.

In addition, the Senior Analyst approves credit within designation limits and prepares formal presentations to support lease applications presented to Credit Risk.  As a senior member of the team, the Analyst provides credit risk coaching and advice to the credit team to increase awareness of risk, policy, and knowledge of structuring transactions.

Qualifications:

  • Post-Secondary education in Business Administration/Commerce or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3-5 years commercial credit experience; leasing experience an asset

Applications for this opportunity will be accepted until end of day August 20, 2021. To apply, please visit our Career page at www.concentra.ca.

At Concentra, our goal is to achieve a workforce as diverse as the people we partner with. We encourage all members of the designated groups; aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, women, visible minorities and others to join our team. Concentra strives to provide a safe and respectful work environment free of discrimination and harassment and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Recovery Specialist II

Permanent Full-Time 

Closes August 22

Open to any Innovation Advice Centre

Annual Salary: $61,679 – $77,097

Would you like to earn above average pay helping members meet their financial goals, maintain a strong work life balance, a flexible schedule and have the security of a career – path supported by your organization? We offer that and so much more.

THE COMPANY – Our Purpose is to redefine banking by helping Canadians simplify their lives and reach their financial goals by reinvesting profits into our members, communities and our people. Now that Responsible Banking!

Click the link below to see what Innovation Credit Union is about! Trust us, you are going to want to learn more about who we are!

Innovation Credit Union – About Us (innovationcu.ca)


THE POSITION: 
The Recovery Specialist II will review and discuss collection activities with consumer, agricultural, and commercial lenders on loans in arrears and will manage and conduct resolution activities when required. This individual will ensure collection activities are in compliance with all legislation, regulations, policies and procedures. How does one do this? Glad you asked!

A Recovery Specialist II does the following:

  • Initiates contact with delinquent members to discuss repayment plans and financial situations
  • Reviews, discusses, develops and implements realization strategies on delinquent loans
  • Prepares court related documents as required and provides resource to legal counsel
  • Aids in the collection of rent, maintenance, and sale of foreclosed property
  • Provides expertise and acts as a resource to lenders on collection activities
  • Recognizes member needs and promotes and cross-sells credit union deposit services
  • Assists in fraud mitigation activities

Why Should You Apply?

  • You want to be an ambassador of a forward-thinking, member focused organization
  • You have 3 – 5 years of job-related experience (collection activities, consumer, agricultural or commercial lending experience, high-quality member service) or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • You are a strong communicator with the ability to relate well to members and co-workers
  • You have demonstrated a commitment to continuous education and personal development

Member Services Specialist, Transfers and Withdrawals

Company Description:

Pioneered in 1939, the Co-operative Superannuation Society (CSS) Pension Plan, located in Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan, is one of the oldest and largest defined contribution pension plans in Canada. With
approximately $5 billion in assets, CSS Pension Plan has grown to serve over 300 employers and 51,300
current and past co-operative and credit union employees across Canada, including more than 8,200
retirees.

Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and conscientious person to join our team as a Member Services Specialist
focusing on serving our members who are making transfer and withdrawals decisions.
Join the CSS Pension Plan and its Member Experience Department as a Member Services Specialist. You
will care for our members’ journeys by:

  • Taking responsibility and ownership of pension administration responsibilities focusing on
    decision points along a member’s journey related to transfers, withdrawals and payments (e.g.,
    decisions to consolidate funds, decisions at termination of employment, death benefit
    payments, etc.),
  • Analyzing detailed financial and membership information to identify opportunities for
    improvements in the overall member experience and journey with the CSS Pension Plan, and
  • Responding to inquiries on matters related to CSS rules and regulations, member rights and
    obligations, and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will be a technically inclined high performer who thrives in a busy
environment, strives to think outside of the box, and can pivot between competing priorities and
complex matters. A strong sense of quality member service, belief in empowering others, and
understanding of the value of the co-operative system will be positive attributes that you bring to the
team. The Member Services Specialist is required to develop an expert understanding of our pension
benefit provisions, policies, and procedures.

You will work effectively in a team environment guided by the team-developed “Pillars of Collaboration”
which represents the values of “Respect, Commitment and Communications”.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility for pension administration processes, with a focus on transfers, withdrawals and
payments:

  • Explain all Plan requirements for the transaction and guide the member through the
    completion and submission of appropriate forms.
  • Enter properly completed requests into the Plan’s pension administration system and
    generate payments, complete required transfer documentation and forward to receiving
    financial institutions, as necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, perform quality assurance testing.

Responsibility to team and culture

  • Accountable for supporting an environment and culture of collaboration, learning, and service
    which respects diversity, encourages all teammates to work together to achieve results and
    contribute to a healthy, rewarding, and productive working environment where personal and
    team accountability are key to meeting CSS’ strategic and operational goals.

Other responsibilities

  • Generates and analyzes reports and information from our information systems and identifies
    opportunities to support and enhance the member experience.
  • Performs user testing for technological assets to ensure operational and strategic needs and
    goals are met.
  • Assist with projects (e.g., information technology, member experience, member education and
    member engagement).
  • Develops and maintains knowledge and application of CSS policies and procedures. and CSS’ vision, mission and values.
  • Provides back-up support for the Department and organization as required and carries out other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information in a straightforward manner.
  • Superior organization, administrative, and problem-solving skills.
  • Sound knowledge of pension, retirement, and other relevant products and industries.
  • Advanced computer and analytical skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), information technology and systems, pension databases and workflow systems, as well as the ability to generate reports and information.
  • Must be flexible and able to manage high work volumes and conflicting priorities to meet deadlines.
  • Self-directed, but recognizes the importance of relationship building within the team and across the organization.
Qualifications
  • Experience with customer service, retirement and wealth services, registered products and
    transactions,
  • A post-secondary diploma (e.g., Polytech 2-year diploma, University 2 or 3 year certificate) in
    business administration or office management,
  • Possession of a Pension Plan Administration Certificate (or equivalent), and
  • Five years or more experience with financial transactions or pension or benefit administration.

A combination of equivalent education, training and experience may be considered. Process improvement experience and education considered an asset.

To Apply:

Please forward your resume and cover letter (including your salary expectations) to:

  • CSS Pension Plan
  • Attn: Manager, Quality Assurance and Administration
  • Email: hr@csspen.com

Competition closes: July 23, 2021 (The position may be filled sooner)

We offer a fun, challenging and inclusive work environment, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Retirement and Pension Associate

Company Description:

Pioneered in 1939, the Co-operative Superannuation Society (CSS) Pension Plan, located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is one of the oldest and largest defined contribution pension plans in Canada. With approximately $5 billion in assets, CSS Pension Plan has grown to serve over 300 employers and 51,300 current and past co-operative and credit union employees across Canada, including more than 8,200 retirees.

Summary:

We are expanding our Member Experience team and adding an exciting new position, a Retirement and Pension Associate!

Join the CSS Pension Plan and its Member Experience Department as a Retirement and Pension Associate. You will care for our employer and employee members’ journeys by:

  • Providing senior administrative leadership and support for our pension and retirement planning professionals,
  • Taking responsibility for a wide range of pension and retirement activities (e.g., from pension and retirement administration to meeting with members to assisting with virtual and in-person educational and engagement events),
  • Analyzing detailed financial and membership information to identify opportunities for improvements in the overall member experience and journey with the CSS Pension Plan and
  • Assisting the Director, Member Experience with regular budget and operational planning needs.

The successful candidate will be a technically inclined high performer who thrives in a busy environment, strives to think outside of the box, and can pivot between competing priorities and complex matters. A strong sense of quality member service, belief in empowering others, and understanding of the value of the co-operative system will be positive attributes that you bring to the team. The Retirement and Pension Associate is required to develop an expert understanding of our pension benefit provisions, policies, and procedures.

You will work effectively in a team environment guided by the team-developed “Pillars of Collaboration” which represents the values of “Respect, Commitment and Communications”.

Key Responsibilities

Provide and Support the Delivery of Pension and Retirement Information

  • Answers inquiries and provides information through various communication channels regarding CSS Pension Plan provisions.
  • Meets with members on an individual basis to explain the retirement income options they are entitled to; engages the senior pension and retirement planning professionals as appropriate given the member’s needs and objectives.
  • Extracts and gathers the pertinent information needed to 1) determine the member’s eligibility for the various retirement income options and other rights and entitlements; and 2) support our pension and retirement planning services.
  • Supports the pension and retirement planning professionals by 1) ensuring that all required information is provided to and received by members, 2) assisting members with their pension plan inquiries, 3) forwarding complex inquiries to the appropriate professionals or specialists, and 4) preparing, reviewing and submitting complete retirement income application packages to our member account specialists for processing.
  • Establishes a positive mutual relationship between themselves, the pension and retirement planning professionals and the members.
  • Assists with the development and continuous improvement efforts of our educational and engagement workshops, seminars, and courses.

Other responsibilities

  • Generates and analyzes reports and information from our information systems and identifies opportunities to support and enhance the member experience.
  • Performs user testing for technological assets to ensure operational and strategic needs and goals are met.
  • Assist with projects (e.g., information technology, member experience, member education and member engagement).
  • Develops and maintains knowledge and application of CSS policies and procedures.
  • Develops and maintains knowledge and application of the CSS’ vision, mission and values.
  • Provides back-up support for the Department and organization as required and carries out other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

  • Sound knowledge of pension and other relevant legislation.
  • Excellent computer skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), information technology and systems, pension databases and workflow systems, as well as the ability to generate reports and information.
  • Strong analytical skills including the ability to analyze information (e.g., financial and membership data).
  • Excellent organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be flexible and able to manage high work volume and conflicting priorities to meet deadlines.
  • Self-directed, but recognizes the importance of relationship building within the team and across the organization.
  • Strong desire to learn and grow in the pension and retirement industry.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience with customer service, information systems, and data analysis,
  • A post-secondary degree or diploma in business administration or commence, and
  • Two or more years of experience in a financial, wealth, retirement services or a relevant role.

A combination of equivalent education, training and experience will be considered. A Pension Plan Administration Certificate (PPAC) and/or the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation is an asset. On the path to earning the Certified Financial Planner® designation is an asset.

To Apply:

Please forward your resume and cover letter (including your salary expectations) to:

  • CSS Pension Plan
  • Attn: Director, Member Experience
  • Email: hr@csspen.com

Competition closes: July 23, 2021

(The position may be filled sooner)

We offer a fun, challenging and inclusive work environment, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Retirement and Pension Advisor

Company Description:

Pioneered in 1939, the Co-operative Superannuation Society (CSS) Pension Plan, located in Saskatoon, is one of the oldest and largest defined contribution pension plans in Canada. With approximately $5 billion in assets, CSS Pension Plan has grown to serve over 300 employers and 51,300 current and past co-operative and credit union employees across Canada, including more than 8,200 retirees. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and a culture that includes compassion, mentorship, learning and development.

Summary:

We are expanding our Member Experience team and adding a fourth Retirement and Pension Advisor!

Join the CSS Pension Plan and its Member Experience Department as a Retirement and Pension Advisor. In this challenging role, you will support our employer and employee members’ journey by:

  • Connecting with our pension plan members, of all ages, to discover their needs and assist them in making informed pension and retirement decisions,
  • Taking a proactive approach to building and nurturing strong, long-standing relationships with our current and future participating employers, of all sizes, to assist in serving their employees and help with communicating the value of the CSS Pension Plan, and
  • Providing mentorship and guidance to our own employees of the MX Department and CSS.

Our Retirement and Pension Advisors provide services to both our employee and our employer members. Alongside your exceptional work with our employee members, you will be championing and leading our employer services programs.

The successful candidate will be a motivated and conscientious high performer who thrives in a busy environment, has a forward-thinking strategic mindset, can pivot between competing priorities and complex matters, and has a drive to build strong member relationships. You will bring a strong passion for delivering exceptional member experiences and an understanding of the value of the co-operative system and values.

You will work effectively in a team environment guided by the team-developed “Pillars of Collaboration” which represents the values of “Respect, Commitment and Communications”.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Exceptional Member Experiences through the Provision of Pension and Retirement Expertise

  • Assists members using retirement planning tools and information provided by CSS and in navigating their pension plan decisions and questions (e.g., investments, additional voluntary contributions, and their journey to and through retirement).
  • Develops, delivers, and contributes to employee and employer member education and engagement programs and services (e.g., workshops, seminars, courses, articles, videos, social media content).
  • Meets with members (virtually or in-person) on an individual basis to discuss pension and retirement decisions, review retirement income illustrations, prepare and review retirement plans, and assist with making application for retirement income from the CSS Pension Plan.
  • Supports CSS colleagues by providing leadership, mentorship and expertise and sharing this knowledge and skillsets with others on the team.
  • Establishes a positive mutual relationship between themselves, our other pension and retirement professionals and specialists and our membership.
  • Proactively contacts members (employer and employee) to inform them of their options and CSS services.

Other responsibilities

  • Conducts research and maintains a current understanding of pension and retirement industry and legislative matters, to effectively support the member experience.
  • Assists with and leads projects (e.g., IT testing, information technology, member experience, member education and member engagement).
  • Generates and analyzes reports and information from our information systems and identifies opportunities to support and enhance the member experience.
  • Develops, maintains knowledge, and assists with leading the application of:
    • CSS organizational and administrative policies and procedures, and
    • CSS’ vision, mission, values, and strategic direction.
  • Develops and maintains an expert understanding and application of CSS Pension Plan provisions, policies, and procedures.
  • Travel may be required.

Skills and Abilities

  • Expert knowledge of pension, retirement, and wealth industry and legislation.
  • Excellent member service, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
  • Presentation and public speaking skills.
  • Excellent computer skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), information technology and systems, pension databases and workflow systems, as well as the ability to generate and analyze reports and information (e.g., financial and membership).
  • Must be flexible and able to manage high work volume and conflicting priorities to meet deadlines.
  • Self-directed, but recognizes the importance of relationship building within the team and across the organization.
  • Strong understanding and belief in the values of the co-operative system.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience working with businesses and organizations to develop and deliver employee programs (e.g., pension, benefits, wellness),
  • A post-secondary degree in business administration, commence or human resources,
  • Certified Financial Planner® designation, and
  • Five or more years of experience in a financial planning, wealth or retirement services or relevant role.

A combination of equivalent education, training and experience will be considered. A Pension Plan Administration Certificate (PPAC) and/or the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation is an asset.

To Apply:

Please forward your resume and cover letter (including your salary expectations) to:

  • CSS Pension Plan
  • Attn: Director, Member Experience
  • Email: hr@csspen.com

Competition closes: July 23, 2021

(The position may be filled sooner)

We offer a fun, challenging and inclusive work environment, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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