Sicamous – Credit Union Careers

Community Branch Manager

This is a great opportunity to lead an enthusiastic and community-minded team!

We invite you to be part of a team where you can feel good about the work you do and the positive impact you will have in the Sorrento community. We believe in fostering a work environment that is the perfect blend of friendliness, support, and professionalism (not to mention fun)! Add in a competitive salary, and perks such as our employee incentive plan, reduced banking fees, and spectacular natural scenery, and you’ll see why SASCU is an award-winning employer.

As Community Branch Manager you will provide overall branch management by leading the team to achieve objectives, ensure operational efficiency, and deliver on the SASCU Member Experience. The Community Branch Manager coaches branch staff to work together to achieve results and implement SASCU’s sales and advice strategy.

This position is covering for a leave of absence. The permanent location of the position will be within the SASCU service area (Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento).

What you’ll do:

Coach the branch team on objectives and ensure teamwork to achieve the desired results.
Lead and develop the sales team to meet or exceed individual and team sales and activity targets.
Manage an assigned member portfolio.
Identify opportunities to create branch presence in the community.
Champion service standards and coach for consistency of those behaviours and experiences.
Be visible and accessible, welcoming interaction with employees and members to build rapport, discuss their needs, and resolve concerns.
Participate in talent management planning to ensure business continuity and to develop future leaders across the organization.
Build employee engagement, develop plans, and take action to close any gaps.
Monitor and maintain controls in accordance with policy to ensure operational integrity.

What you’ll bring:

A business administration degree or diploma is preferred.
At least 7 years of financial industry experience including at least 3 years at the leadership level.
Demonstrated results orientation in both sales and service.
Solid experience in consumer lending and investments.
Registered as a mutual funds representative or willing to be licensed within a three-month period.
An aptitude for business development and relationship building.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Access to transportation and willingness to travel within the SASCU community.

This is a full-time, Tuesday to Saturday position. It an excellent opportunity for a community-minded individual to further their career within a successful and growing organization. If this sounds like you, let us know! To apply, please email a cover letter and résumé to us at hr@sascu.com.

A bit about SASCU:

SASCU Financial Group offers a broad range of personal and business financial services through SASCU Credit Union and its three lines of business: SASCU Insurance, SASCU Wealth, and Commercial banking. SASCU Credit Union branches are in Sicamous and Sorrento, plus two in Salmon Arm. Established in 1946, SASCU has more than 19,000 members, 150 staff, and over $1 billion in assets. Learn more at www.sascu.com

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

SASCU is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit and select applicants for employment solely based on their qualifications, with emphasis on selecting the best-qualified person for the job. We support an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their experiences, ideas, and perspectives.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to meet fidelity bonding requirements, including completion of references, a criminal record check, and credit check.

Senior Service Representative

Create your future with SASCU. We invite you to be part of a team where you can feel good about the work you do and the positive impact you will have in the communities we serve in the Shuswap. We believe in fostering a work environment that is the perfect blend of friendliness, support, and professionalism (not to mention fun)! Add in a comprehensive total rewards program which includes a competitive base salary and variable pay program, plus health and retirement benefits and much more!

As a Senior Service Representative, you will support the Branch Manager to provide day-to-day direction and support to the front-line team to achieve objectives, ensure operational efficiency to ensure SASCU’s Member Experience is consistently delivered. You will support the efficient delivery of sales and service by undertaking administrative duties to ensure branch services are provided in a safe and secure manner and provide front-line sales and service to members.

What you’ll do:

Support front-line staff by being a resource and providing in-the-moment and observational coaching, guidance, and technical direction on all front-line products, services, policies, and procedures.
Support with front-line staffing, training, and team development.
Take ownership of member concerns and resolve or support staff in correcting complex and/or difficult member service situations.
Perform Service Representative and Service Specialist duties as required to ensure prompt, professional service to members.
Undertake scheduling activities including administering the timecards and vacation schedule for the branch and front-line staff.
Oversee and monitor front line activities to ensure for the provision of maximum service levels and the smooth flow of work.
Oversee branch cash flows and other negotiable items.
Oversee and provide support to troubleshoot ATM, TCR, coin counter, and various other computer issues that can be resolved within the branch.
Conduct and oversee a variety of audit activities to ensure compliance with procedures, policies, and regulations.
Work closely with the Branch Manager to create and support the annual business plan.

What you’ll bring:

One year of post-secondary education or equivalent.
2-4 years’ financial services experience.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative
Demonstrated sales skills and a solid understanding of credit union products and services, and branch and specialist roles.
A high level of comfort with technology and proficiency using banking software, desktop programs, and cash dispensing equipment;
Are committed to continuous learning and self-development.

This is a full-time, Tuesday to Saturday position. It is an excellent opportunity for a community-minded individual to further their career within a successful and growing organization. If this sounds like you, let us know! To apply, please email a cover letter and résumé to us at hr@sascu.com.

A bit about SASCU:

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to meet fidelity bonding requirements, including completion of references, a criminal record check, and credit check. Employment offers will be conditional on the candidate providing satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccination, subject only to valid legal or medical exceptions, and complying with all pandemic/epidemic control measures affecting the workplace.

Advisor

Create your future with SASCU. We invite you to be part of a team where you can feel good about the work you do and the positive impact you will have in the communities we serve in the Shuswap. We believe in fostering a work environment that is the perfect blend of friendliness, support, and professionalism (not to mention fun)! Add in a competitive salary and benefits package, along with perks such as our employee incentive plan, reduced banking fees, and spectacular natural scenery, and you’ll see why SASCU is an award-winning employer.

As an Advisor beginning at our Sicamous Branch, you will build deep relationships with members, first by seeking to understand what is important to them, and then by providing customized, advice-driven solutions that will guide them on their financial journey as it relates to their overall financial picture.

What you’ll do:

Advise members on a full range of deposit and investment products and services (including new accounts, cards, term deposits, and registered products) for an assigned portfolio.
Advise members on personal and small business lending products and services (including mortgages, personal loans, lines of credit, MasterCard application and associated insurance products).
Interview loan applicants, analyze their finances, and make recommendations.
Service and manage estate accounts within an assigned portfolio.
Undertake assigned administrative duties including regular and ad hoc reporting, audits, and preparing routing correspondence.
Perform front line duties as required.
Take personal responsibility for delivery of the SASCU Member Experience and contribute to the team creation of a warm and welcoming environment.

What you’ll bring:

One year of post-secondary education.
2-4 years financial services experience with demonstrated sales skills.
A solid understanding of financial services policies and procedures, and branch and specialist roles is an asset.

You’re perfect for this role if you:

Have demonstrated sales skills – promoting and selling financial products and services
Have strong organizational and time management skills
Are an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Possess a high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative
Are committed to continuous learning and self-development

This position will be based in the Sicamous Branch for one year. At the end of the year, the Advisor will move to another location within SASCU’s branch network in Salmon Arm, Sicamous, or Sorrento.

This position is full-time, Tuesday to Saturday and working within the operating hours of the branch. It is an excellent opportunity for a community-minded individual to further their career within a successful and growing organization. If this sounds like you, let us know! To apply, please email a cover letter and résumé to us at hr@sascu.com.

A bit about SASCU:

A note on COVID-19:

Additional safety precautions have been put in place to protect SASCU staff and the public. More details can be found here: sascu.com/covid-19-response. Further information will be provided later in the recruitment process.

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

Advisor

Create your future with SASCU. We invite you to be part of a team where you can feel good about the work you do and the positive impact you will have in the communities we serve in the Shuswap. We believe in fostering a work environment that is the perfect blend of friendliness, support, and professionalism (not to mention fun)! Add in a competitive salary and benefits package, along with perks such as our employee incentive plan, reduced banking fees, and spectacular natural scenery, and you’ll see why SASCU is an award-winning employer.

As an Advisor at our Sicamous Branch, you will build deep relationships with members, first by seeking to understand what is important to them, and then by providing customized, advice-driven solutions that will guide them on their financial journey as it relates to their overall financial picture.

What you’ll do:

Advise members on a full range of deposit and investment products and services (including new accounts, cards, term deposits, and registered products) for an assigned portfolio.
Advise members on personal and small business lending products and services (including mortgages, personal loans, lines of credit, MasterCard application and associated insurance products).
Interview loan applicants, analyze their finances, and make recommendations.
Service and manage estate accounts within an assigned portfolio.
Undertake assigned administrative duties including regular and ad hoc reporting, audits, and preparing routing correspondence.
Perform front line duties as required.
Take personal responsibility for delivery of the SASCU Member Experience and contribute to the team creation of a warm and welcoming environment.

What you’ll bring:

One year of post-secondary education or equivalent, plus 2-4 years financial services experience with demonstrated sales skills.
A solid understanding of financial services policies and procedures, and branch and specialist roles is an asset.

You’re perfect for this role if you:

Have demonstrated sales skills – promoting and selling financial products and services
Have strong organizational and time management skills
Are an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Possess a high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative
Are committed to continuous learning and self-development

This position is full-time, Tuesday to Saturday. It is an excellent opportunity for a community-minded individual to further their career within a successful and growing organization. If this sounds like you, let us know! To apply, please email a résumé to us at hr@sascu.com.

A bit about SASCU:

A note on COVID-19:

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