Chief Operating Officer

Bulkley Valley Credit Union, serving over 14,500 members from the Hazeltons to Burns Lake, prides itself on employing empowered staff committed to delivering high quality personalized service.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to meet their career goals while balancing their lifestyle with the many amenities our community and the Bulkley Valley has to offer.

If you want to join a dynamic management group dedicated to credit union values and member service, this is the right career move for you. You will report directly to the CEO and, as a member of the senior management team, you will be responsible for providing overall management, direction and coordination of all retail banking activities, including sales and service, within our multi-branch credit union. This role also liaises with the General Manager Insurance and Senior Financial Planners to tie subsidiary operations to the credit union.

You will be responsible for participating in the development of corporate strategies and policies, identifying short and long-term objectives, and contributing to the design and development of policies and programs for branch operations. You will provide direction to branches, call centre, commercial, operations and learning & development teams. You will provide leadership and coaching to reporting staff; and approve loan applications within a delegated lending authority. You will develop, implement and coordinate strategies related to all aspects of operations including  premise development, marketing campaigns, banking system conversions and upgrades, and cash handling management. You will ensure consistency amongst all branches, call centre and commercial with regards to policies and procedures; assist in the development of new deposit and loan products and services; ensure coordination and availability of training for all staff both internally and externally; and coordinate the activities of the internal audit to ensure that they are scheduled and results are reviewed, responded to and then corrected where necessary.

You will be responsible for creating an environment where operations staff are encouraged to provide high quality service to our staff in a professional manner. You will lead operations staff to ensure effective performance and results through coaching and development. This role acts as the Alternate Compliance Officer with regards to Anti-Money Laundering / Counter Terrorist Financing Prevention & Detection Legislation.

Bulkley Valley Credit Union has a competitive compensation package including an attractive base salary and an excellent benefit and pension package.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a business degree or diploma and a minimum of 10+ years of in-depth knowledge in the areas of retail and commercial products and services, financial management, compliance, or related field, with professional experience in progressive senior leadership roles. An individual with experience plus education and/or training equivalent to 10+ years will also be considered.

Bulkley Valley Credit Union encourages all qualified persons to apply. However, only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Business Member Relationship Manager

Bulkley Valley Credit Union, serving over 14,500 members from Hazelton to Burns Lake, prides itself on employing empowered staff committed to delivering high quality personalized service.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to meet their career goals while balancing their lifestyle with the many amenities our community has to offer.

If you want to join a dynamic group dedicated to cooperative values and member service, this is the right career move for you. You will report to the Chief Operations Officer and as a trusted advisor, you play an essential role and are dedicated to assisting and advising business members with their financial needs. You understand the importance of placing the right products and services in the hands of our business members or referring them to fellow experts. You build trust and loyalty with each member interaction, you utilize your expertise knowledge in the delivery of a full suite of business financial solutions, including commercial lending and investments, to enhance the members overall financial well-being. You provide service to members where the member want to meet; network extensively within BVCU’s communities; and establish and maintain lasting business relationships with brokers, realtors, developers, builders and members. You strive for excellence and play a vital role in growing and deepening business member relationships, and making sound decisions and recommendations to support the growth, impact and profitability of our credit union.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of one years’ post-secondary education plus 6-9 years’ experience in investment and lending, including small business lending in the financial services industry, preferably with a credit union is desired. An individual with advanced investment and lending experience plus education and/or training equivalent to 6-9 years will also be considered.

To learn more about Bulkley Valley Credit Union, please visit our website at www.bvcu.com. We welcome applications from all interested applicants looking to further their career in a dynamic, supportive and team oriented environment.

Qualified applicants can apply through our webpage at https://can63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/bulkleyvalley or directly to:

Mohamed Ladak, Chief Operations Officer

mladak@bvcu.com.

Bulkley Valley Credit Union

PO Box 3637 Smithers BC V0J 2N0

Bulkley Valley Credit Union encourages all qualified persons to apply. However, only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Risk Analyst

Risk Analyst

Temporary Full-time (approx. 15-month term)

Open to any location in Canada (ability to work from a home office)

Open until August 16th

Annual Salary: $73,730 – $101,378

Innovation Federal Credit Union has a bold ambition. In addition to being Canada’s newest Federal Credit Union, we will be the most digital, member-centric organization in our industry. We are on a journey to embrace the core tenants of the digital business model like ideation, the network effect, personalized segmentation, coopetition, and agile ways of working.

We come to work to simplify banking for all Canadians – that’s our purpose.

How does this position help fulfil Innovation’s purpose?  Glad you asked!

The Risk Analyst is responsible for supporting all aspects of the operational risk management program by providing risk guidance and challenge on operational risk assessments, events, and concerns across the organization.

WIIFY (what’s in it for you):

  • Competitive Salary
  • Diverse and Inclusive Culture that continues to evolve
  • Flexible work arrangement options
  • Strong benefit package
  • 7% Superannuation matched contribution program
  • Attractive variable incentive program
  • Wellness Days to create appropriate work/life balance
  • Paid Education opportunities to ensure our members have the most equipped staff helping them
  • A purpose driven organization that focuses on the values of Accountability, Integrity and Respect
  • And lots more reasons to love where you work and what you do!

What our team is looking for:

  • A growth mindset that emulates Model, Coach and Care behaviors in every activity and approach
  • A solution mindset that feeds inertia
  • An ambassador who’s willing to promote our team inside and outside organization
  • Somebody who is digitally capable, who wants to dig into new technology with enthusiasm!
  • Somebody who can work with occasional ambiguity with focus on process evolution
  • A mindset of Solve, Serve, Sell – a problem solver, serving our members directly or indirectly, and selling our brand!
  • Somebody to sweat the small stuff, but also see the big picture
  • Personality and Energy – a flair for polish, and you bring your own personal, creative touch to everything you do!

What will you do?

  • Assist in maturing the operational risk function by expanding the use of operational risk management tools across the enterprise through Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), Operational Risk Taxonomy, Risk Events, Risk Awareness and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
  • Review risk registers and risk event logs periodically to fulfill reporting requirements to the relevant committees.
  • Perform gap analysis of operational risk landscape to offer solutions.
  • Participate in risk engagements to improve internal processes and efficiency.
  • Identify and recommend opportunities for improving procedures and outcomes.
  • Act as a liaison to business units for the integration of the Resolver operational risk module.

Some things that would impress us:

  • Completion of post-secondary education in a related field; a Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation would be considered an asset.
  • 3 years’ relevant experience in risk management, audit operations or a related role.
  • Knowledge of financial industry products, distribution, and service.
  • Previous experience in risk management software, such as Resolver.
  • Demonstrated efficiency and accuracy skills.

Interested? Head over to our website and apply today!

Innovation Federal Credit Union acknowledges that Indigenous peoples are the traditional guardians of this land that we call Canada.  In Saskatchewan we are on treaty lands and these treaties serve to govern our relationships with Indigenous people. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Reconciliation and treaties are honoured and respected.

Chief Strategy & Member/Client Experience Officer

Together, Let’s Do Great Things!

We’re the largest financial institution based on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, and we’ve got an opportunity for you! We are seeking a Chief Strategy & Member/Client Experience Officer to join our executive leadership team. If you’re an executive leader with experience leading organizational strategies, overseeing member and client experience, and facilitating corporate planning, we want to hear from you!

This opportunity offers the ability to work remotely, with a preference for candidates living within British Columbia.

What’s the role?

As the Chief Strategy & Member/Client Experience Officer, you have superior knowledge and expertise in creating and implementing organizational strategies at the executive and board level, including the Member and Client Experience Strategy. You have superior knowledge and understanding of the competitive environment in the financial marketplace, local communities, internal culture and operational processes. You lead high-performing teams in each area of responsibility, as well as oversee the project management team. Additionally, you direct the facilitation of corporate planning and dynamic planning processes, actively distilling external market changes and internal business intelligence to provide decisive insights that contribute to the organization’s short and long-term success.

Your responsibilities also include:

  • Spearheading emerging enterprise strategic priorities such as those related to open banking, business models, and creation of network partnerships and ecosystems.
  • Promoting a culture where decisions across the organization are informed by data and insights, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based strategies.
  • Creating an environment where all employees understand how they support the delivery of the desired member and client experience.
  • Guiding leaders across the organization to align their teams with overarching strategic goals, ensuring clear communication and understanding of annual and quarterly objectives.

What are we looking for?

  • Post-secondary degree in business or another related field.
  • A relevant credential designation.
  • An MBA is an asset.

Ideally you have:

  • Minimum fifteen (15) years of progressive experience managing a financial service environment, successfully developing and managing people and business development.
  • Minimum ten (10) years in a senior leadership role with a specialty in planning, strategy development, project management and business process improvement.
  • Superior experience in strategic planning and implementation at a board level.
  • Superior understanding of the competitive environment in the financial marketplace, local communities, internal culture and operational processes.
  • Advanced understanding of credit union operations, principles, and values.
  • Proven experience in facilitating and leading groups and/or teams of executive level positions.
  • Proven experience in leading high-performing teams.

If you’re an approachable problem solver who embraces self-development and life-long learning, you’ll be a great fit with us.

What we offer you:

  • Competitive salary
  • A comprehensive benefits package including MSP, dental, and extended healthcare
  • Employer paid RRSP benefit
  • Ongoing support for education and career development

Short-listed candidates will be provided with a package outlining additional total compensation information and a fulsome job description.

Who are we?

Since first forming in 1946, Coastal Community has grown to become the largest financial services provider based on Vancouver Island. We’re proud of the legacy we’ve built and the things that make us who we are:

  • We’re 100% member-owned, with all decisions made locally—right here on Vancouver Island.
  • We’re a growing organization with over $4 billion in assets under management. Coastal Community helps improve the financial health of over 100,000 members and clients through our 24 branches, 16 insurance offices, 4 business centers, plus our wide range of online and digital services.
  • We believe in making meaningful contributions to the communities we call home. Each year, we give over half a million to community organizations and programs.

Embarking on a journey with Coastal Community means joining an exceptional team, engaging in meaningful work, and enjoying fulfilling experiences along the way. We offer a generous total rewards package and a great work/life balance because we want you to spend your career here. Many people do!

We take pride in offering a comprehensive total rewards package and workplace culture that’s second to none. This includes a substantial extended benefits package, an impressive 11.50% Employer-paid RRSP contribution, investments in your education and training, banking perks, and so much more!

The salary range for this role fits within the Executive career band. Individual job salary range will vary within the career band, based on the skills and requirements of the job posting.

Executive Career Band – $179,130.00 – $257,500.00

If this role resonates with your passion and skills, we would love to hear from you!

Chief Sales & Relationship Officer

Together, Let’s Do Great Things!

We’re the largest financial institution based on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, and we’ve got an opportunity for you! We are seeking a Chief Sales & Relationship Officer to join our executive leadership team. If you’re an executive leader who is passionate about organizational sales, service delivery, and strategic operations, we want to hear from you!

This opportunity offers the ability to work remotely, with a preference for candidates living within British Columbia.

What’s the role?

As the Chief Sales & Relationship Officer, your expertise spans retail banking, commercial banking, and wealth management operations, practices and regulations. Experience overseeing insurance operations would be an asset. You possess advanced knowledge of financial industry trends and market dynamics as well as an advanced understanding of credit union operations, principles, and values. Your leadership extends to high-performing teams ensuring alignment with organizational strategies, goals, and overall corporate direction and vision. Additionally, you craft forward-looking sales strategies and provide strategic support for integrated relationship building, guiding the credit union through BC’s evolving financial landscape

Your additional responsibilities include:

  • Establishing an operational structure to drive the sales team to meet and exceed targets, focusing on both new member acquisition and deepening relationships with existing members.
  • Cultivating a high-performance sales culture that emphasizes accountability, innovation, and member-centricity.
  • Playing a lead role in the divisional budget process, directing the preparation of both operating and capital plans, as well as long range plans, to ensure the needs of the organization are met.
  • Elevating the credit union’s profile within the business and professional community, forging influential relationships that drive sales opportunities.

What are we looking for?

  • Post-secondary degree in business or another related field.
  • A relevant credential designation.
  • An MBA is an asset.

Ideally you have:

  • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience managing in a financial service environment, successfully developing and managing people and business development.
  • Minimum 10 years senior leadership experience in retail, commercial, and wealth management.
  • Knowledge of all applicable regulations.
  • Advanced knowledge of sales strategies and a proven record of reaching sales targets.
  • Advanced understanding of credit union operations, principles, and values.
  • Proven experience in facilitating and leading of groups and/or teams of executive level positions.
  • Proven experience in leading high-performing teams.

If you’re an approachable problem solver who embraces self-development and life-long learning, you’ll be a great fit with us.

What we offer you:

  • Competitive salary
  • A comprehensive benefits package including MSP, dental, and extended healthcare
  • Employer paid RRSP benefit
  • Ongoing support for education and career development

Short-listed candidates will be provided with a package outlining additional total compensation information and a fulsome job description.

Who are we?

Since first forming in 1946, Coastal Community has grown to become the largest financial services provider based on Vancouver Island. We’re proud of the legacy we’ve built and the things that make us who we are:

  • We’re 100% member-owned, with all decisions made locally—right here on Vancouver Island.
  • We’re a growing organization with over $4 billion in assets under management. Coastal Community helps improve the financial health of over 100,000 members and clients through our 24 branches, 16 insurance offices, 4 business centers, plus our wide range of online and digital services.
  • We believe in making meaningful contributions to the communities we call home. Each year, we give over half a million to community organizations and programs.

Embarking on a journey with Coastal Community means joining an exceptional team, engaging in meaningful work, and enjoying fulfilling experiences along the way. We offer a generous total rewards package and a great work/life balance because we want you to spend your career here. Many people do!

We take pride in offering a comprehensive total rewards package and workplace culture that’s second to none. This includes a substantial extended benefits package, an impressive 11.50% Employer-paid RRSP contribution, investments in your education and training, banking perks, and so much more!

The salary range for this role fits within the Executive career band. Individual job salary range will vary within the career band, based on the skills and requirements of the job posting.

Executive Career Band – $179,130.00 – $257,500.00

If this role resonates with your passion and skills, we would love to hear from you!

Technical Architect

LOCATION: Trail, BC (Remote work options in Western Canada may be considered for this opportunity; incumbent must be willing and able to work aligned to business hours Pacific Time).

Are you seeking an opportunity to build a satisfying career with an organization that puts their community and employees first? If you have a proven track record of success in Microsoft Cloud solutions, we encourage you to read on!

We’re seeking an experienced IT professional to join the KSCU team as our new Technical Architect. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of our business systems, ensuring they align with our IT strategy and seamlessly integrate with existing systems. You will play a crucial role in ensuring these systems are adaptable and scalable to support our future initiatives. You are passionate about technology and an advocate for best practice and ‘Secure by Design’.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the design and deployment of enterprise-wide IT systems, ensuring they meet project objectives and requirements.
  • Collaborating with various stakeholders to understand project goals and deliver solutions that align with our IT strategy.
  • Providing expert guidance and oversight throughout the implementation process, from investigation and design to proof of concept, pilot, and rollout.
  • Creating reference materials and effectively communicating complex ideas to both internal and external stakeholders.

We are looking for someone with:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of professional technical architecture experience, to include Microsoft cloud platforms. E.g. MS Azure, M365, MS Dynamics
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing enterprise systems
  • Relevant domain certifications e.g. Certified Azure Architect and those further relevant to MS cloud systems
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience with information technology systems, networks, security best practices & technologies, infrastructure, operations, and management
  • Experience with writing IT and end user documentation
  • Financial institution experience that includes exposure to technology and systems consistent with Kootenay Savings Credit Union environment
  • Solid understanding of telecommunications networks, technology capabilities, technical architecture including technical planning, design and implementation
  • Advanced knowledge of IT best practices and the ability to keep abreast of new technologies
  • Advanced knowledge of cloud computing, technology capabilities, technical architecture including technical planning, design and implementation
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a network of internal and external relationships and maximize collaboration potential
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced organizational and time management skills
  • Strong focus on customer service and service delivery

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 of $83K – $98K based on skills and experience
  • Competitive benefits including extended health, dental and vision coverage
  • Health care & Personal spending account
  • Paid vacation, sick time and floating holidays
  • Confidential employee and family assistance program
  • Continual training, development and coaching
  • 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

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!

KOOTENAY SAVINGS CREDIT UNION

We are the region’s leading credit union with over $1.6 billion in assets, over 30,000 members and over 200 employees. Our Corporate Office is in Trail, BC along with our Member Service Centre and we have eleven branches throughout the East & West Kootenays offering retail and commercial banking services. We’re community-minded, we donate back to the community, support local non-profits, and provide sponsorships and bursaries for students to help them grow. It’s part of who we are as Kootenay Savings Credit Union and, together as a team, we can make a real difference. For more information about Kootenay Savings, please visit kscu.com. For more information about the Kootenay regions, please visit imaginekootenay.com.

Please apply online through the careers section of our website at kscu.com to upload your resume and complete the application questions.

Closing date:  July 24, 2024

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Loan Origination System Business & Quality Analyst

Open to any location in Canada (ability to work from your home office)

Closes June 24

Annual Salary: $54,793 – $75,340

Innovation Federal Credit Union has a bold ambition. In addition to being Canada’s newest Federal Credit Union, we will be the most digital, member-centric organization in our industry. We are on a journey to embrace the core tenets of the digital business model, like ideation, the network effect, personalized segmentation, coopetition, and agile ways of working.

We come to work to simplify banking for all Canadians – that’s our purpose.

How does this position help fulfill Innovation’s purpose?  Glad you asked!

Reporting to the VP Member Platform Development, the Loan Origination System Business & Quality Analyst is responsible for business analysis, quality assurance, and support of Innovation’s Loan Origination System (VeriLoan) built on Microsoft Dynamics 365.

WIIFY (what’s in it for you):

  • Competitive Salary
  • Diverse and Inclusive Culture that continues to evolve
  • Flexible work arrangement options
  • Strong benefit package
  • 7% Superannuation matched contribution program
  • Attractive variable incentive program
  • Wellness Days to create appropriate work/life balance
  • Paid Education opportunities to ensure our members have the most equipped staff to help them
  • A purpose-driven organization that focuses on the values of Accountability, Integrity and Respect
  • And lots more reasons to love where you work and what you do!

What our team is looking for:

  • growth mindset that emulates Model, Coach and Care behaviours in every activity and approach
  • A solution mindset that feeds inertia
  • An ambassador willing to promote our team inside and outside the organization.
  • Somebody who is digitally capable and wants to dig into new technology with enthusiasm!
  • Somebody who can work with occasional ambiguity with a focus on process evolution.
  • A mindset of Solve, Serve, Sell – a problem solver, serving our members directly or indirectly, and selling our brand!
  • Somebody to sweat the small stuff, but also see the big picture.
  • Personality and Energy – a flair for polish, and you bring your personal, creative touch to everything you do!

What will you do?

  • Gather and analyze business requirements.
  • Work with the vendor to match business processes to vendor workflows.
  • Develop and update functional documentation and training materials.
  • Design test plans and scripts; perform manual and automated software application tests.
  • Confirm feature functionality, detect bugs, and report issues to developers; assist in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
  • Aggregate feedback and feature requests from end-users and contribute to building the platform’s roadmap.

Some things that would impress us:

  • Completion of a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree is an asset) in computer science or a related field.
  • 5+ years’ experience in business analysis and software quality assurance; experience in loan origination system project implementation is highly valued.
  • Banking sector experience beneficial.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Knowledge of project management and QA methodologies.
  • Proficiency with Waterfall and Agile frameworks.

 

Interested?

Click the ‘Apply now’ button!

Innovation Federal Credit Union acknowledges that Indigenous peoples are the traditional guardians of this land that we call Canada.  In Saskatchewan we are on treaty lands and these treaties serve to govern our relationships with Indigenous people.  We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Reconciliation and treaties are honoured and respected.

Wealth Advisor

THE OPPORTUNITY:

StellerVista Credit Union has been in partnership with Nelson & District Credit Union since 2012. We are MoneyWorks, doing business as StellerVista MoneyWorks and NDCU MoneyWorks. Through this partnership, we provide a holistic approach to financial planning, matching members’ financial needs with the best solutions tailored to their situation. We provide a variety of product and service options to members throughout the Kootenay-Boundary region.

If you want to join a dynamic group dedicated to cooperative values and client service, this exciting opportunity is the right career move for you. Reporting directly to the Executive Leader, the successful candidate will play a significant role in providing financial advice and assistance to clients, while strengthening the overall presence of StellerVista MoneyWorks in the communities it serves.

The incumbent will be self-motivated, and results driven, working a flexible schedule and meeting clients/members needs on their timelines. Travel is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

You are a results-oriented professional and effective decision maker with a commitment to furthering the reputation of the organization in the community.  Your positive, adaptable approach equips you with strong relationship building skills and the interpersonal perceptiveness to be an effective team member. You are dedicated to a holistic planning approach working with our members.

A minimum of five years’ experience in providing holistic financial advice to clients in the areas of financial planning, investment, risk assessment and insurance options is preferred. In addition, you will hold or are about to complete the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and licensed to sell securities as well as life insurance within BC. Preference will be given to those candidates that hold a post-secondary designation.

The successful candidate will have a loyal book of households to start with and to build from to create a successful book/practice from.

COMPENSATION:

We are pleased to offer a competitive compensation package including but not limited to participation in extended benefits and pension programs.

Current annual salary range:  $74,000 – $80,000

Annual salary commensurate to education and experience.

PREFERRED JOB LOCATION:  Cranbrook, BC – East Kootenays

About the Kootenay Region

The Kootenay region in British Columbia, Canada, offers a breathtaking blend of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community that makes it an appealing destination for relocation.  In addition to its awe-inspiring landscapes, the Kootenays boast stunning mountain vistas, crystal-clear lakes, and lush forests, providing residents with an unparalleled connection to nature. Whether it’s skiing in the winter, hiking in the summer, or enjoying the serene surroundings year-round, the region offers endless options of outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts.

The region’s rich cultural diversity and artistic expression add to the charm of the Kootenays, creating an alluring lifestyle for those considering relocation to this picturesque region of British Columbia. Whether one seeks adventure in the great outdoors, a sense of community, or a thriving cultural scene, the Kootenay region offers an inviting and enriching environment for individuals looking to make a move.

CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled

HOW TO APPLY:

To learn more about StellerVista MoneyWorks, please visit our website at www.stellervista.com

We welcome interested applicants to submit a resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources at StellerVista MoneyWorks:  employment@stellervista.com

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

COMMERCIAL INSURANCE BROKER

 

COMMERCIAL INSURANCE BROKER

Reports to: General Manager, Insurance

Every employee must honour the vision, mission and values of Northern Savings Credit Union.

 

About Us

We proudly support the financial well-being of 17,000+ Northerners in 4 locations across Northern BC. We provide on-the-job training and career support. If you’re passionate about serving your neighbours with quality financial services and personalized support, we want to hear from you.

Northern Savings, founded in 1940, is a community-based, member-owned, and democratically administered financial cooperative. Northern Savings offers personal and corporate account services, insurance, and investment opportunities in Prince Rupert, Terrace (and neighbouring areas), as well as on Haida Gwaii.

We’re neighbours helping neighbours. That’s why we support our local businesses, organizations and youth with funding and programs, to build a strong community and a brighter future.

 

About The Role – Grow your career in a community you love

The Commercial Insurance Broker manages a portfolio of commercial accounts and has a primary focus on business development for Northern Savings Insurance Services.

 

Here’s what you will be doing: (Key Accountabilities)

  • Develop and manage commercial accounts while actively seeking new business to meet sales targets.
  • Generate leads from personal contacts, outbound calls, networking, client referrals, and other sources.
  • Profile members to determine current and future needs, provide comprehensive insurance advice, prepare estimates, and sell commercial insurance to both new and existing members.
  • Work on a variety of commercial insurance lines, including property, general liability, packages, auto, business owner’s policies, directors’ and officers’ coverage, employment practices liability, errors and omissions, inland marine, and bonds.
  • Meet with clients in and out of the office as needed to establish connections, determine coverage requirements, and offer basic risk management recommendations.
  • Utilize negotiating skills to find creative insurance solutions for complex risks.
  • Prepare the required paperwork for a portfolio of commercial member requests, such as routine policy updates, additions, deletions, renewals, and cancellations.
  • Respond to emergencies and assist members with their claims while adhering to proper follow-up procedures, ensuring accurate claims servicing.
  • Follow up on commercial line referrals and facilitate referrals to relevant NSCU staff.
  • Meets compliance, confidentiality and regulatory requirements and abides by management policy and office procedures.
  • Provide guidance to other insurance employees as required.

 

What we are looking for (Qualifications):

Education:

  • High school diploma is a minimum requirement.
  • Completion of post-secondary education is an asset.
  • Level II insurance broker license.
  • CAIB, CIP or FCIP designations would be preferred.
  • Completion of sales training is a requirement.
  • Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Experience:

  • Previous commercial insurance sales and service experience is required.
  • 5 years’ personal and commercial lines experience.

 

You’re perfect for this role if you have (Skills):

  • Comprehensive understanding of all lines of insurance products and familiarity with risk management techniques.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize work within time constraints, under pressure and competing priorities.
  • Ability to communicate and liaise professionally with members, potential customers, community groups and co-workers while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated results orientation in sales, service, and business development.
  • Clear understanding of the industry, market conditions, and competition.
  • Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
  • Working knowledge, skills, and experience in Microsoft Office.

 

We are Proud to Offer:

  • A competitive commission-based compensation plan (base of $50,000 plus commission).
  • Excellent health and retirement savings benefits.
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid time off including, paid sick days, parental leave, and paid community volunteering.
  • Paid vacation time starting at 3 weeks for full-time employees.
  • Opportunities for paid educational development.
  • Potential for annual bonus.
  • Bonus vacation for long-term employees.
  • Positive work culture and environment.
  • Opportunities for career growth, financial assistance for training and development, and rewards and recognition.

 

What to expect:

This is a full-time position. It is an excellent opportunity for a community-minded person to grow their career within a successful and thriving organization.

 

Our Commitment to Respectful Workplace and Diversity:

Northern Savings is committed to providing a respectful workplace to its employees and will not tolerate any form of behavior or actions that bully, intimidate, harass, threaten, injure or in any way disrespect others. Our members, communities and employees make our co-operative special and for many of us it is the “why” for what we do. Northern Savings is dedicated to fostering an environment of respect to promote diversity and inclusion for all.

If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the qualifications, and are eligible to work in Canada, please apply and visit our website https://www.northsave.com/about/careers

Note: We are currently looking for candidates in Northwest BC, particularly in Terrace or Prince Rupert, who hold BC insurance licenses for immediate job possibilities.

 

The posting will remain open until it is filled.

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

 

 

VP Market, Liquidity & Model Risk Management

Permanent Full-Time
Open to any location in Canada (ability to work remotely/from home office)
Closes June 9
Annual Salary: $133,497 – $183,558

Innovation Federal Credit Union has a bold ambition. In addition to being Canada’s newest Federal Credit Union, we will be the most digital, member-centric organization in our industry. We are on a journey to embrace the core tenants of the digital business model like ideation, the network effect, personalized segmentation, coopetition, and agile ways of working.

We come to work to simplify banking for all Canadians – that’s our purpose.

How does this position help fulfil Innovation’s purpose?  Glad you asked!

The VP Market, Liquidity & Model Risk Management will be responsible for ensuring the organization’s financial stability and driving risk-aware practices. This position contributes to strategic decision-making, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, and has the expertise to navigate complex financial landscapes and drive robust model governance.

WIIFY (what’s in it for you):

  • Competitive Salary
  • Diverse and Inclusive Culture that continues to evolve
  • Flexible work arrangement options
  • Strong benefit package
  • 7% Superannuation matched contribution program
  • Attractive variable incentive program
  • Wellness Days to create appropriate work/life balance
  • Paid Education opportunities to ensure our members have the most equipped staff helping them
  • A purpose driven organization that focuses on the values of Accountability, Integrity and Respect
  • And lots more reasons to love where you work and what you do!

What our team is looking for:

  • growth mindset that emulates Model, Coach and Care behaviors in every activity and approach
  • A solution mindset that feeds inertia
  • An ambassador who’s willing to promote our team inside and outside organization
  • Somebody who is digitally capable, who wants to dig into new technology with enthusiasm!
  • Somebody who can work with occasional ambiguity with focus on process evolution
  • A mindset of Solve, Serve, Sell – a problem solver, serving our members directly or indirectly, and selling our brand!
  • Somebody to sweat the small stuff, but also see the big picture
  • Personality and Energy – a flair for polish, and you bring your own personal, creative touch to everything you do!

What will you do?

  • Identify, evaluate, and monitor risks associated with our market and liquidity risk, providing effective challenge to business lines.
  • Collaborate with the business line to develop and implement risk management strategies to manage exposures within predetermined risk parameters and metrics.
  • Collaborate with model developers, data scientists, and business units to enhance model performance and accuracy.
  • Evaluate model performance under adverse conditions and propose enhancements to mitigate model vulnerabilities.
  • Evaluate and assess the risk profile new initiatives and optimize risk-return trade-offs while aligning with organizational goals.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis and oversee risk exposure of financial instruments, portfolios, and investment strategies.

Some things that would impress us:

  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
  • 10+ years’ related experience (i.e., model governance, OSFI E23 Model Risk Management Guidelines)
  • Professional certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager) or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) are considered an asset.
  • Proficiency in risk modeling software and financial tools.
  • Strong analytical abilities and quantitative skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Interested?

Click the ‘Apply now’ button!

Innovation Federal Credit Union acknowledges that Indigenous peoples are the traditional guardians of this land that we call Canada.  In Saskatchewan we are on treaty lands and these treaties serve to govern our relationships with Indigenous people. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Reconciliation and treaties are honoured and respected.

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