Province: British Columbia

Chief Executive Officer — Northern Savings Credit Union

Northern Savings Credit Union plays a prominent leadership role as the largest financial institution in northwestern British Columbia. Community-based, member-owned and democratically governed, Northern Savings serves more than 14,000 members in Prince Rupert, Terrace, Haida Gwaii and areas. The business is well run, has a strong team, and –with the economy burgeoning due to the Port’s expansion and other massive infrastructure projects underway – is looking to the future with excitement.

Due to a retirement, the Board is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to bring energy and drive to pursue the Credit Union’s vision. Reporting to the Board of Directors you will provide inspirational leadership and direction to Northern Savings and its subsidiaries. You have responsibility for all credit union operations and will enable innovation, growth and change as the organization explores advances in technology, member services, product offerings and other growth areas. As the face of the organization, you have the opportunity to be a visible leader and play an active and impactful role in the community.

You are a seasoned business leader with a reputation for building and leading an evolving business in a senior management or executive capacity in an organization of similar complexity. Experience that includes credit unions, banking, financial services or related is an asset, but not required. Armed with superior interpersonal skills and business acumen, you will bring a history of innovation and financial stewardship that will enable profitable growth and change.

This role is located in Prince Rupert, on British Columbia’s North Coast. This is an exceptional opportunity to combine an impactful leadership role with a fulfilling coastal lifestyle.

To explore this opportunity further, please click Apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.

Internal Auditor

About Kootenay Risk Services

In June 2014, four Kootenay region credit unions formed the Kootenay Risk Services (“KRS”) support organization. The founding organizations include Columbia Valley, East Kootenay, Grand Forks and Nelson and District credit unions. The core purpose of KRS is to provide the owner credit unions with risk management and compliance resources.

Position Overview:

The Internal Auditor, under broad managerial direction, administers the credit unions’ internal audit program and conducts a variety of internal audits in all business units including deposit, lending, financial planning and insurance departments; acts as advisor to the senior management teams of the partnering credit unions in matters relating to internal audit, payroll, benefits, overall work organization, efficiency and cost containment; provides contract internal audit services to other entities; on a relief basis.

The Internal Auditor will work primarily from their home office with regular travel required to the partner credit unions within the Kootenay region of B.C.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Completion of a two-year college or post secondary technical school diploma in business administration or operations management.
  • A recognized accounting (CPA, CMA, CGA) or auditing (CIA) designation
  • Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in an accounting or financial institution, with 3 years’ minimum experience being in an auditing role.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications including MS Office.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with highly confidential material.
  • Successful client-focused service delivery experience.

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Valid driver’s license and vehicle transportation
  • Ability and willingness to travel within the Kootenay region of B.C.
  • Ability and willingness to maintain a home office

How to Apply

If you consider this position a match to your skills, please submit your resume in confidence.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Only those under consideration will be contacted. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a bonding process that includes a criminal record check and credit check.

Please email your resume and cover letter to: employment@ekccu.com

Our employees make us who we are. Our ability to deliver outstanding member experiences, financial services, and a culture of accountability and integrity relies on the talent and drive of our team. We’re proud of our employees. In return for committing to not just the what, but the how, our full-time and part-time employees receive a competitive compensation package, full benefits, vacation time off, meaningful opportunities for learning and advancement, tuition assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

Digital Wealth Specialist

Permanent Full – Time 

Closes December 3

Annual Salary: $57,453.60 to $71,817.00

Anywhere in Saskatchewan

Flexible hours, career development opportunities,
exceptional benefits and pension plan!


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 of Wealth Services, this position will form part of a digital/virtual team that provides investment solutions and delivers advice to members from anywhere, using various platforms. At the same time, establishes and maintains the existing small book relationships. The focus of this role is to grow and develop investments as well as refer retail business for those members in the building phase of their life. This role will work closely with the Consumer advisors as well as integrate our digital robo advisor platforms.
Innovation Credit Union supports a mobile workforce, some travel may be required within Regina and regional area.

Why Should You Apply?

  • You want to be an ambassador of a forward-thinking, member focused organization
  • you are passionate about providing world class financial services, growing member relationships, and are comfortable with building a portfolio
  • You want to help simplify our members lives by offering proactive advice to their day-to-day banking needs in person and digitally
  • Have completed some Post-Secondary plus 3 to 5 years job related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Proven results in strong sales and service skills along with refined relationship building skills
  • Completion of the following courses would be considered an asset: Credit Union Products and Services, Credit Union System, Introduction to Financial Planning, Consumer and Residential Mortgage Lending Course

Interested?

Manager of Lending

Located in the coveted Kootenay region, Heritage Credit Union (HCU) is proud to be one of the longest running community-based Credit Unions in BC’s Kootenay region. HCU is dedicated to providing full financial services to the local community with branches in Castlegar, Slocan Valley, and the West Boundary.  We are committed to being a progressive, financially strong, goal-orientated organization always placing our members and cooperative philosophy first and foremost.

The Opportunity

HCU is currently recruiting for the position of Manager of Lending.  This is a permanent, full-time employment opportunity working from the administration offices located in Castlegar, BC.

Reporting to the CEO, and as a member of the senior management team, this position is responsible to  provide strategic leadership and advice on all credit (commercial and retail) related matters throughout the organization. Overseeing the organization’s credit activities, this position is responsible for leading, coaching, and directing the team of professionals within the lending department to ensure we are providing our members with quality service and advice to achieve organizational goals and targets.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Participating in the development of corporate strategies by identifying short and long-term objectives and contributing to the design and development of policies and programs;
  • Initiating action to improve growth and development of the credit union’s loan portfolio by pursuing new business and establishing and maintaining liaison with business and community contacts;
  • Effectively mentor, coach and develop staff to ensure sales and business development objectives are achieved and members receive consistent level of quality, personalized service;
  • Managing the lending staff of the credit union to ensure compliance with established business practices, legislation, regulations, by-laws, policies, and procedures;
  • Developing and recommending changes to policies and procedures for effective and efficient lending services;
  • Identifying risk issues and ensuring processes are in place to effectively identify and manage risk and delinquent accounts;
  • Resolving complex lending issues and member complaints referred by staff to ensure needs of members and the credit union are met;
  • Aiding in the development and administration of processes for product and service referrals to varying credit union departments and subsidiaries;
  • Completion of regulatory reporting requirements on an on-going basis;
  • Active contributor to the applicable committees as required;
  • Act as a liaison with auditors on lending files and loans administration activities.

 

Qualification and Skill Requirements

The preferred candidate will possess a minimum of five to seven years related financial institution experience and post-secondary education in Commerce, Business or Finance.  An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Our preferred candidate will also demonstrate:

  • An understanding of credit adjudication principles, policies and procedures and a proven track record of responsible adjudication;
  • Demonstrated experience including at least five years of personal and commercial lending experience, some at the supervisory level;
  • An understanding of credit union regulatory requirements;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage, coach, motivate and develop employees to ensure high productivity;
  • Good organizational skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines providing service-oriented solutions to both internal and external customers;
  • An awareness of the external economic environment.

 

At Heritage Credit Union we are pleased to offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, company paid benefits, health care spending account, pension, paid time off, bonus incentives, as well as the benefits of living in the highly desired Kootenay region.  https://destinationcastlegar.com

If you are looking to further your career within a successful, community-minded organization, HCU could be the place for you.  Check us out at: https://www.heritagecu.ca

 

To Apply

Interested candidates can apply by quoting posting #21-02 and submitting a cover letter and resume via email by December 15, 2021: hr@heritagecu.ca

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

 

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

The Organization: North Peace Savings & Credit Union

North Peace Savings & Credit Union (NPSCU) is a full-service financial organization offering retail and business banking, investment, and insurance products. NPSCU is uniquely situated to provide the financial products, services, and advice that help members achieve their goals, ambitions and overall financial peace of mind. All banking decisions are made locally, with a deep understanding of North Eastern B.C. As a local financial institution, NPSCU is perfectly positioned to meet the optimism, energy, and big ideas of its members with enthusiasm, engagement, and financial leadership.

To learn more, please visit NPSCU’s website.

 

The Opportunity: Chief Executive Officer

The primary purpose of this position is to assist NPSCU in living out our corporate Mission, “Helping our members succeed in life.” and our Service Mission, “To build rewarding relationships through a superior service experience”. One of the primary means to achieve this end is to develop a highly effective team of employees and develop each employee to their highest potential through coaching and leadership.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:

  • A Degree in Business Administration or a related field of study (Master’s degree preferred), or an equivalent combination of education and experience,
  • Several years of progressive leadership experience in the financial services industry, preferably within the credit union environment, including 10 or more years of senior management and leadership experience in a multi-faceted environment,
  • Experience leading a broad range of business lines to manage competing interests and priorities to optimize the needs of the business, with specific experience in credit and marketing preferred,
  • Ability to manage in a multiple stakeholder environment, including effective working relationships with an elected Board of Directors, and
  • Ability to scan and interpret FI and related industries, reading the industries and selecting the strategies/directions to ensure NPSCU maintains the position of being a market leader.

 

The complete opportunity profile can be viewed: Here

 

Contact: Nick Lay or Greg Longster

Leaders International Executive Search

#880 – 609 Granville Street

Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5

Phone: (604) 688-8422

Email: vancouver@leadersinternational.com

 

Manager, Central Credit

Bring your professional experience to our team of lenders. Your strong judgement and leadership skills will be key in helping shape solutions for our retail and commercial members.

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 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 the Manager, Central Credit and under the direction of the Director, Credit you will manage SASCU’s personal credit approval, administration, and review activities. This position ensures that proposed loans adhere to existing policy guidelines, that documentation is adequate to ensure security of collateral and that ongoing administration and review is adequate to maintain the loan portfolio’s quality and profitability while enabling portfolio growth.  Additionally, this position manages and directs departmental employees and ensures that they receive adequate training, coaching, and support; acts as resources to ensure lending policies and procedures are followed and administrative lending risk is minimized.

 

What you’ll do:

  • Perform reviews, analysis and approvals of credit applications, managing risk within credit granting approval limits; identify areas of potential loss or liability and initiate action to minimize exposure to risk;
  • Support Director, Credit in developing realistic operational plans and budgets to ensure that the needs of the credit union are met in the personal lending area;
  • Manage the credit union’s personal lending portfolios to ensure they are managed according to established practices and procedures;
  • Manage pricing (discounting) within the guidelines established by Finance to ensure profitability within credit union operations;
  • Act as a liaison with auditors on lending files and loans administration activities;
  • Provide input into SASCU’s credit processes to meet service standards for turnaround times to members;
  • Support Director, Credit to establish, administer and review systems and procedures to protect the quality and profitability of SASCU’s loan portfolio;
  • Provide day-to-day direction, problem solving and oversight to the Personal Lending staff;
  • Role model SASCU’s organizational values and leadership competencies and implement programs and initiatives that build member relationships to enhance service and contribute to the growth of the credit union’s personal loan portfolio.

 

What you’ll bring:

  • A business administration degree or diploma is preferred;
  • Ten years of previous banking or credit union experience, including at least five years personal and commercial lending experience, some at the supervisory level;
  • An in-depth understanding of credit adjudication principles, policies and procedures and a proven track record of responsible adjudication;
  • Ability to manage, coach, motivate and develop employees to ensure high staff productivity;
  • Ability to communicate well, both verbal and written, and to provide service-oriented solutions to internal customers;
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to identify trends, omissions and errors within the portfolio and adjudication processes;
  • An awareness of the external economic environment.

 

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

 

To apply:

This is a full-time Monday to Friday 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.

 

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.

VERILOAN BUSINESS ANALYST

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: This position is responsible for providing dedicated resource, support and strategic insight to specific projects while working with Subject Matter Experts on project teams or independently completing tasks within a project scope.  The person in this role is deep in knowledge regarding a specific areas of expertise and has built a diverse background and skillset. Driven to add value to processes to make them make sense for the Credit Union and our members, this person has a history of success and impact. Interested in both the retail lending and development areas of the Credit Union helps this person maintain a balanced, measured approach to projects and can relate extremely well to the individuals/teams they work with.

 

A VeriLoan Business Analyst does the following:

    • Support Innovation’s project management, change management, and agile disciplines/methodology and provides the processes, structures, and tools for project management.
    • Effectively communicate with team members and other stakeholders.
    • Support the development and execution of projects by working closely with project manager, business owner(s), and team members.
    • Provide organizational insight to the project and effectively contribute to the team to execute strategic initiatives/activities
    • Act as key resource and support for Project Managers in working alongside sponsors and business owners in executing strategic work
    • Understand the linkage in the execution of strategic projects and activities to the achievement of corporate strategy.

     

Why Should You Apply?

  • You want to be an ambassador of a forward-thinking, member focused organization
  • You have a minimum of one year of related post-secondary education or equivalent (business certificate plus additional courses, e.g. lending training)
  • You posses a minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience or equivalent education and experience
  • You are experienced with lending applications and processes
  • You have proven collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with various stakeholders
  • You are competent in Microsoft Office 365, specifically MS Project, DevOps, SharePoint, Teams
  • You have excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
  • You have a demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and development

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.

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

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