Province: British Columbia

Manager, Risk & Procedures

An amazing opportunity to bring your risk management expertise to a dynamic employer in a stunning, natural setting.

We invite you to be part of a team where you can feel good about the work you do. At SASCU, we believe in fostering a supportive work environment that is the perfect blend of friendliness and professionalism. Add in a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits, along spectacular natural scenery, and it’s easy to see why we are an award-winning employer.

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Strategy & Innovation, the Manager, Risk & Procedures will be relied upon to effectively manage the control, reporting, monitoring, and awareness of financial risk management, loss prevention, and security controls for SASCU, as well as to identify and recommend areas for improved safeguards. This position acts as the Chief Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (CAMLO) for SASCU as well as the Security and Privacy Officer.

 

What you’ll do:

In addition to acting as CAMLO, Security Office, and Privacy Officer for SASCU, as Manager, Risk & Procedures, you can expect to:

  • Act as the primary contact internally and externally regarding risk and security matters including with regulators, internal auditors, and local law enforcement.
  • Monitor, investigate, and track losses due to fraud, forgery, and theft.
  • Assume a leadership role in business resumption and crisis management planning.
  • Oversee outsourced arrangements for SASCU.
  • Act as Credit Union Office of Crime Prevention and Investigation (CUOCPI) designate for SASCU.
  • Conduct Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) reporting.
  • Provide leadership to the Procedures & AML Analyst.

 

What you’ll bring:

Along with a post-secondary degree in a related field, you will have a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience with internal control and risk management within a financial institution. Other experience and education requirements include:

  • A strong understanding of branch operations, including cash and member services, as well as personal lending.
  • Advanced knowledge of credit union banking systems, retail products, processes, terminology, and current procedures.
  • The ability to obtain the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) designation within 12 months of attaining the role.
  • The Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation is an asset.

 

Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and the ability to learn specialized software specific to risk management are expected. Strong organization, communication, analytical, and coaching skills are also essential. The successful candidate must be able to present complex information to several audiences with varying levels of understanding. Given the nature of this position, a meticulous attention to detail, an ability and willingness to research information internally and externally, and being able to adaptively work with various stakeholders and changing priorities are required.

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, and an insurance office in Enderby. Established in 1946, SASCU has more than 19,000 members, 150 staff, and over $900 million in assets. Learn more at www.sascu.com.

 

To apply:

This is an exceptional opportunity to take your career to the next level and be part of our exciting future at SASCU! If you are both community-minded and prepared to contribute to a successful and growing organization, please email a cover letter and résumé to hr@sascu.com.

 

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 (vaccination records or receipts issues by the Province), subject only to valid legal or medical exceptions, and complying with all pandemic/epidemic control measures affecting the workplace.

Financial Solutions Manager

For over 75 years, Prospera Credit Union has been a successful financial institution because of an unwavering focus on meeting the needs of our members, providing fulfilling careers for employees, and giving back to the communities we serve. Westminster Savings and Prospera Credit Union officially merged, January 1st, 2020. We continue to be a purpose driven organization involved in our communities and a true financial partner to our local business members.

This is an outstanding opportunity to further develop your career in Financial Services by joining Prospera as a Financial Solutions Manager (FSM).This is an all-encompassing, customer-facing role that includes lending, investment and cash-related functions, as well as offers tremendous service delivery flexibility to the Branch. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to utilize your customer service acumen, passion for team and commitment to delivering results!

Other organizations may call this role: Financial Advisor, Senior Financial Advisor, Client Advisor, or Account Manager

If this sounds like something that you’d like to be a part of, apply today!

What you’ll do:

  • Maintain high service quality standards, incorporate the strategic selling process in customer interactions, build rapport with customers, and seek opportunities to deepen customer relationships
  • Seek opportunities to demonstrate value proposition, uncover needs, and recommend appropriate products, services, and solutions
  • Provide lending, investments, and cash-related expertise support
  • Develop maintain, and grow the branch wealth management portfolio, including both mutual funds and term deposits
  • Interview clients to identify needs and ensure products meet identified needs, demonstrate opportunities to generate sales leads. Refer customers to other line of business experts as needed, collaborating to ensure a seamless and rewarding customer experience
  • Interview clients, analyze current wealth management products, and prepare required documentation for the purchase of recommended mutual funds
  • Prepare documentation and approve loans within current limits; refer loans above limits or exceptions to branch management or corporate with rationale as to why loan should be approved
  • Ensure consistent follow-up on existing clients and provide ongoing advice and solutions

What you bring:

  • 2 years’ front-line, proven sales experience within an operations or financial services environment; must have exposure to retail lending or deposits
  • Mutual fund license or ability to become licensed within 6 months of hire date
  • Completion of Prospera’s Investment Funds and Strategies course within 12 months of hire date
  • Proven ability to uncover customer needs through establishing rapport and listening to the customer
  • Effective selling, cross-selling and referral skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills with the ability to interact with a variety of people
  • Self-motivated, outgoing, confident, and sales-oriented
  • Detailed knowledge of deposit-related products, personal lending, mortgages, registered and non-registered investments and mutual funds
  • Proficient with technology, including banking and Customer Relationship Management systems and Microsoft Office programs

What’s in it for you?

Inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace: All team members are valued, respected, and heard. We learn from each other’s differences, gaining strength through our people and our perspectives.

Career Advancement! We are committed to our employee’s growth and development and we want to see you soar.

Fun & Camaraderie. We care deeply about our members and our employees and we want the hours you spend with us to be fun, rewarding and sometimes lighthearted. We like to work hard, play hard, have fun and be there for each other.

Show me the money! We offer competitive pay, a personalized benefits program, and a generous defined contribution pension plan.

Community Focused. We care about giving back to the communities we live, work and play in. We participate in many community minded activities throughout the year.

Please apply for this single opportunity on www.prospera.ca/Careers or www.wscu.com/careers

Assistant Manager

oin passionate people. Elevate your potential.

For over 75 years, Prospera Credit Union has been a successful financial institution because of an unwavering focus on meeting the needs of our members, providing fulfilling careers for employees, and giving back to the communities we serve. Westminster Savings and Prospera Credit Union officially merged, January 1st, 2020. We continue to be a purpose driven organization involved in our communities and a true financial partner to our local business members.

Looking for the next step in your career? Look no further. We are currently seeking an Assistant Manager. The Assistant Manager supports the Branch Manager in overseeing, developing, and empowering a proactive sales and service workforce that engages customers. The Assistant Manager also participates in special projects, committees, implementation teams and other related assignments as required for operational, cross-divisional, or corporate initiatives.

If you are ready to make a difference as a leader, apply today!

What you’ll do:

  • Manage the staffing requirements for the branch—hiring, onboarding, training, supervising, measuring performance, coaching, and disciplining.
  • Participate in and represent the branch at consumer banking leadership meetings.
  • Proactively manage branch performance by monitoring and analyzing operational reports and information from CRM, Insight, mystery shops, etc.; by facilitating regular and meaningful coaching sessions; and by assisting with the creation and implementation of personal development plans.
  • Proactively seek customer feedback, initiate and participate in customer consultation and monitoring activities.
  • Collaborate with employees in identifying opportunities to enhance or correct service delivery; establishing targets or standards; and developing and implementing action plans.
  • Review new loan applications and supporting documents, ensure credit-granting quality, and approve mortgages, HELOCs, loans, lines of credit and overdrafts within lending limits.
  • Provide input towards budgeting and strategic planning discussions.
  • Act as security and safety officer for the branch, communicate emergency procedures, ensure team’s completion of annual security and safety, anti-money laundering, and respectful workplace training and assessment, and monitor adherence to protocols.
  • Generate sales leads and develop new customer relationships through sales calls, personal contacts, networking, community events and other activities.
  • Refer customers to other experts and external business partners as needed, collaborate to ensure a seamless and rewarding customer experience.

What you bring:

  • 3-5 years’ progressive, customer-facing experience within a financial institution, which includes 1 year in a supervisory role or as part of a management associate program
  • Superior interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact with a diverse and varied audience i.e. both internal and external customers and stakeholders
  • Strong leadership skills including coaching, supervising, training, decision-making and judgement
  • Proven business development, sales, service, and negotiation skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Detailed knowledge of deposit, personal lending, mortgage, and wealth management products
  • Working knowledge of various computer programs, including Microsoft Office, banking and customer relationship management systems
  • Willingness to engage in a flexible schedule (e.g. some evenings and weekends outside of branch hours)

What’s in it for you?

Inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace: All team members are valued, respected, and heard. We learn from each other’s differences, gaining strength through our people and our perspectives.

Career Advancement! We are committed to our employee’s growth and development and we want to see you soar.

Fun & Camaraderie. We care deeply about our members and our employees and we want the hours you spend with us to be fun, rewarding and sometimes lighthearted. We like to work hard, play hard, have fun and be there for each other.

Show me the money! We offer competitive pay, a personalized benefits program, and a generous defined contribution pension plan.

Community Focused. We care about giving back to the communities we live, work and play in. We participate in many community minded activities throughout the year.

Great Place to Work. We are committed to employee engagement and have achieved the Great Place to Work certification 3 years in a row.

Please apply for this single opportunity on www.prospera.ca/Careers or www.wscu.com/careers

Customer Service Specialist

For over 75 years, Prospera Credit Union has been a successful financial institution because of an unwavering focus on meeting the needs of our members, providing fulfilling careers for employees, and giving back to the communities we serve. Westminster Savings and Prospera Credit Union officially merged, January 1st, 2020. We continue to be a purpose driven organization involved in our communities and a true financial partner to our local business members.

Do you love building relationships and empowering their financial decisions? We are currently seeking a Customer Service Specialist. This outstanding opportunity can start or further develop your career in Financial Services. The Customer Service Specialist (CSS) delivers exceptional customer service, is responsible for proactively developing positive relationships, and satisfying our members’ product and service needs.

What you’ll do:

  • Greet customers, establish rapport, address service inquiries and customer concerns, and seek opportunities to deepen customer relationships
  • Proactively seek occasions to demonstrate our value proposition, uncover needs, and recommend appropriate services and solutions
  • Refer customers to account managers and external business partners as needed, collaborating to ensure a seamless and rewarding customer experience
  • Handle transactions, open personal and business profiles, demand accounts, term deposits, ATM cards, and other banking products and services
  • Perform administrative tasks, cash desk duties, and assist with branch opening and closing processes
  • Participate in sales meetings and maintain an accurate history of sales and service activity on the customer relationship management system
  • Support and participate in community initiatives

What you bring: 

  • Experience in a frontline role within a financial services environment is preferred
  • Exposure to retail lending would be an asset
  • You have a ‘can do’ front line/customer service mindset, a strong interest in a career in financial services, a capacity and passion for learning, strong team orientation, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and a keenness to grow and help others
  • You are a self-described ambassador for the ultimate customer experience, and you love to connect with customers and build lasting business relationships
  • A demonstrable interest in community involvement is a must-have!

What’s in it for you?

Inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace: All team members are valued, respected, and heard. We learn from each other’s differences, gaining strength through our people and our perspectives.

Career Advancement! We are committed to our employee’s growth and development and we want to see you soar.

Fun & Camaraderie. We care deeply about our members and our employees and we want the hours you spend with us to be fun, rewarding and sometimes lighthearted. We like to work hard, play hard, have fun and be there for each other.

Show me the money! We offer competitive pay, a personalized benefits program, and a generous defined contribution pension plan.

Community Focused. We care about giving back to the communities we live, work and play in. We participate in many community minded activities throughout the year.

Please apply for this single opportunity on www.prospera.ca/Careers or www.wscu.com/careers

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

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 and dynamic financial planning and analysis professional to join our team in one of our corporate locations (Regina, Saskatoon, Surrey, Toronto) or in a home office environment.

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Full-time, Permanent Position)

The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager conducts in-depth analysis to facilitate fact based, informed decision making and integration of risk-based management in business units. This position contributes to the business line’s profitability and efficiency by analyzing risk and business need, recommending risk optimization tactics and effective measures of business strategy, and contributing to the development of Board and committee reporting.

This position is responsible for preparing and measuring various aspects of corporate performance and risk management by monitoring, assessing, and measuring financial results and processes against established frameworks. This position directly supports revenue generation by providing business units with the timely information and reporting and analysis necessary to transact, understand, manage and optimize associated market and operational risks. This position also develops dynamic models to conduct financial analysis of new business lines, projects, and products to ensure effective allocation of capital and the achievement of profitability targets.

The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager contributes to efforts for the Bank to achieve objectives by initiating strategic relationships within the department, division and company and monitoring and analyzing outcomes of strategic actions. This position coordinates business plans for business units, including preparation of business plan assumption reporting, and analysis of potential impacts to financial performance and risk measures.

Qualifications:

  • Completion of an undergraduate degree in business or finance and holds a professional financial designation (CPA, CFA)
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a financial institution conducting financial reporting and analysis or equivalent combination of education/experience
  • Comprehensive understanding of financial and managerial analysis
  • Comprehensive understanding of the financial products and services offered at the Bank
  • Comprehensive understanding in the measurement, monitoring and analysis of balance sheet risk management
  • Comprehensive understanding of internal control framework and operational risk elements
  • Advanced experience in financial modeling
  • Working level ability to assess complex financial issues, recommend strategies, plans and tactics to meet business objectives
  • Comprehensive skills in spreadsheet (Excel) and general ledger (Oracle) applications

Applications for this opportunity accepted until end of day Monday, November 1, 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.

Marketing Specialist (Social Media)

Temporary Full Time (until approximately 6 months)

Closes November 1

Open to Any Location in Canada
(ability to work remotely from your home office)

Annual Salary: $57,454 to $71,817

 

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:   Reporting to the VP Int Marketing/Data Analytics, this position will be responsible for the creation and management of organic and paid social media content in order to achieve our marketing goals, including increasing online presence, member acquisition, remarketing and retention.

A Social Media Marketing Specialist does the following:

  • Develop and implement social media strategy and improvement tactics. You know how to make a plan, and either stay on course or course correct to meet and surpass our goals.
  • Manage the day-to-day activities on social media accounts. You will manage comments and DMs, flag outstanding information, and engage in social listening and/or monitoring.
  • Create social media content. You will create engaging captions that vary for each platform. You are comfortable with creating graphics (images, video, templates), and hashtag research doesn’t scare you.
  • Utilize social media content for each platform and audience. You will create a schedule and have a good understanding of optimal posting times on different platforms as well as their character counts. You know what alt text is, and how to use it.
  •  Increase and measure desired social media metrics. You are comfortable with engagement metrics and baselines. When it comes to social media analytics, you know how to define and measure KPIs, suggest improvements based on that information, and create a monthly report .

Why Should You Apply?

  • You want to be an ambassador of a forward-thinking, member focused organization
  • You have minimum one year of formal education or equivalent; plus 1 to 3 years of job related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledge of search engines, search engine optimization (SEO) and basic factors that can influence rankings
  • Knowledge of the impact of other online marketing activities (eg. Online Advertising – PPC/Display, Usability – UX)

Interested?

Visit the CAREERS page or our website to learn more about this position and to apply.  www.innovationcu.ca  Only those applications received through our job board will be considered.

Apply via our website ASAP.  Only those applications received through our careers page job board will be considered.

Procedures & AML Analyst

This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career and create a future at SASCU!

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

As the Procedures & AML Analyst, you will make balanced procedural recommendations that reflect SASCU’s corporate focus on member centricity and continuous improvement while meeting our regulatory compliance obligations, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements and fraud management. The Procedures & AML Analyst also recommends, documents, and implements new and revised policies and procedures across SASCU to ensure that staff have the tools and information they need to complete their work efficiently and within established guidelines.

 

What you’ll do:

  • Monitor and identify internal and external situations that may result in updates to SASCU’s procedures.
  • Recommend changes to the Manager, Risk & Procedures, consult with key stakeholders, and document and implement policies and procedures.
  • Customize, design, and create forms for SASCU’s operations manual to support efficiency of operations.
  • Respond to operations-specific queries from staff, supervisors, and managers, and provide guidance to assist them in locating required information and resources.
  • Liaise with external operations and compliance departments regarding new and anticipated changes.
  • Liaise with the Training department and assist with training staff on new/changed procedures.
  • Monitor, report on, and support with the auditing of Anti-Money Laundering procedures and other compliance requirements.
  • Adjust to a dynamic environment where focus, timelines, and project milestones may be adjusted due to project needs and priorities.

What you’ll bring:

  • A post-secondary diploma in business or communications.
  • 4-6 years’ experience in the financial services industry.
  • Experience with the Microsoft Office suite and other programs.

You’re perfect for this role if you have:

  • Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and research skills.
  • Adaptability to working with various stakeholders and changing priorities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A commitment to continuous learning and development.

 

This is a full-time Monday to Friday 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:

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 $900 million in assets. Learn more at www.sascu.com

 

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 (vaccination records or receipts issues by the Province), subject only to valid legal or medical exceptions, and complying with all pandemic/epidemic control measures affecting the workplace.

Technical Analyst

The Technical Analyst is responsible to deliver client support for the suite of Technology programs, products and services to clients including issue escalation and resolution management, and delivering training to clients and other users, including process and procedure creation. This position is responsible for managing relationships with key service providers, credit union partners and internal groups by maintaining the collaborative relationships needed with key suppliers and partners to develop products and services required to meet client needs, while ensuring a strong working relationship with business units and maintaining high service levels to clients for programs, products and services.

The Technical Analyst is responsible to provide effective leadership to multi-discipline/cross functional project teams and stakeholders by managing development for simultaneous, multiple projects from initiation to closure, working with the stakeholders to complete the project charter outlining the scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budget and timing. This position also acts as a mediator between vendors, stakeholders and team members and resolves issues and solves problems throughout the project life cycle. The Technical Analyst also communicates expectations, project milestones and status reports to team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of experience in an Information Systems environment.
  • 1-3 years of demonstrated experience in vendor / service provider relationship management.
  • 1-3 years of demonstrated experience in project management.
  • Completion of or in final stages of completion of the Project Management Professional (PMP)® designation is preferred; completion of the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® combined with relevant experience will be considered.
  • Related ITIL® qualifications are an asset for management of IT projects.

Applications for this opportunity accepted until end of day October 26, 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.

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 October 21, 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 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.

Position Mandate

  • Technical Solutions
    1. Evaluate organization business needs and determine how Technology Infrastructure can support those needs. Determine, develop and improve technical solutions in support of business objectives.
    2. Recommend the optimum infrastructure environment for new applications within normal corporate options, such as Azure, private cloud, traditional data centres or vendor hosted environments. Work with all stakeholders to confirm suitability of the recommendation. When a review of current applications and solutions for potential migration is applicable, follow a similar approach.
  • Public Cloud (Azure):
    1. Leveraging historical information, Microsoft, and MSP resources, develop and maintain reference architectures, documentation and procedures that are aligned with generally accepted Azure best practices.
    2. Take an ownership stake in driving the cloud roadmap, including laying out supporting setup and configuration necessary to support migration of applications for hybrid cloud environment.
    3. Design Azure solutions to optimize an appropriate balance of functionality, performance, cost effectiveness and security. Review solutions with security, data, and enterprise architects and consider their input for revisions.  Maximize benefits of Azure within design to the extent practical.
  • Private Cloud Hosting (Data Centre):
    1. Working with the vendor and internal security architects, develop and maintain reference architectures, documentation and procedures that are aligned with generally accepted best practices and hosting contracts. Determine SLAs and SLOs required to meet solution objectives and recommend business continuity and disaster recovery options.
    2. When Azure does not provide a clear advantage for a solution, design solutions for the private cloud environment.
  • Architectural Review:
    1. Implementations – monitor and review solution implementations to ensure alignment with established reference frameworks and standards.
    2. Migrations – assess current solutions and identify potential benefits and risks that would result from migration to alternative environments. Provide architectural guidance for any large-scale migrations.
    3. RFPs and Vendor Hosting – participate as requested with RFP processes and reviews of vendor hosting proposals.
  • Collaboration:
    1. Contribute expertise to forums such as the Solutions Architecture Group and Change Advisory Board. Collaborate with architectural counterparts on other teams, the Enterprise Architect, and senior management to work towards a common architectural vision.
    2. Mentor System Architects and recommend development approaches to improve their knowledge and technical capabilities.

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 October 24, 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.

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