Province: British Columbia

General Manager

Columbia Valley Credit Union (CVCU) is a member owned financial institution in Golden, BC, serving members since 1955. With over $180 million in assets, we serve our 4,500 members according to our guiding principles:

  • Serving members is the primary purpose of our existence.
  • We provide exceptional, customized service.
  • We act with integrity and sincerity.
  • We never stop learning.
  • We continuously innovate.

With the upcoming retirement of our current GM, the Board of Directors is seeking a strong leader who shares our values and commitment to our members and community.

This opportunity is located in Golden, B.C. Golden is a great place to balance work and lifestyle, with incredible scenery, abundant recreational activities, and a true sense of community, combined with a well diversified local economy. The town also offers all the services you need, medical and dental services, four public schools and a College of the Rockies campus, a youth centre, library, art gallery, and over a hundred non-profit groups delivering services and sports opportunities. You can find more information about what adventures Golden has to offer at: https://imaginekootenay.com/community/golden-bc/.

CVCU is one of 6 credit unions in the Kootenay Region exploring the potential to amalgamate to create benefits for our members, our employees, and our communities (see information at https://www.exploringstrengthandunity.ca/). We are looking for a permanent GM who sees opportunity in both potential outcomes of this process: leading CVCU into the future if the amalgamation doesn’t proceed, or joining a new $2.5 billion asset credit union in a non-CEO/GM leadership capacity if the merger is successful.

The Opportunity:
As the General Manager (GM), you will collaborate, partner and lead through some complex times ahead, instilling confidence in the team, the board, and with members.

Your top priorities over the first 12 – 18 months in this role will be:

  • Building up the capacity of the CVCU team; with additional retirements pending and new leaders in place, it will be critical to ensure strong succession planning, mitigate knowledge loss, and build a dynamic team culture to fully engage staff at all levels;
  • Engaging in the amalgamation process, working collaboratively with the other credit union leaders while bringing critical thinking to ensure members’ needs are best served;
  • Navigating the pandemic and pandemic recovery, ensuring the financial health of the credit union, members, local businesses, and our community.

Giving back to members, and the community generally, are core to this credit union. Our new GM will be an active and visible leader in the community, and will share our commitment to the cooperative movement and values-based banking.

The Ideal Candidate:
You are an experienced financial services executive who has held oversight of planning, financial management and budgets, marketing and brand, sales and service, and technology and digital service implementation. You have enough experience in retail and commercial lending to build internal team capacity and drive growth in this portfolio. You have a business development mindset, and will actively identify and pursue opportunities for the credit union.

You have experience with regulatory compliance and governance, and you’re familiar with the regulatory environment of financial institutions in Canada.

You have the ability to set a vision and lead people through change, and experience building a strong organizational culture – bringing people together to achieve common goals. You have led in a unionized workplace, have respect for the collective bargaining processes, and have been successful in creating a motivating and productive work environment within that context. You bring experience developing and implementing the human resources programs to maintain high staff engagement and productivity.

Through a collaborative approach, you create partnerships that compliment the strategy and contribute to the success of the credit union.

Your background includes a combination of relevant education and financial services leadership, ideally within the credit union system.

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter. If you have questions, or want more information on this opportunity, please contact Cindy Dopson at recruitment@central1.com.

Learn more about CVCU at https://www.cvcu.bc.ca/Personal/AboutUs/ and https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaValleyCreditUnion

The posting will stay open until we have completed our search.

CVCU offers a competitive executive compensation and benefits package. We will consider relocation support for the right candidate.

DATA MODELER

Open to any location in Canada – ability to work REMOTELY

At Innovation Credit Union, we are on the journey to leverage our data as a strategic asset and to deliver better member experiences. We are in the process of modernizing our data warehouse so it can adapt to new data technologies and remain relevant for new data-driven business requirements, such as advanced analytics, multichannel marketing, and other digital enterprise programs.

To help carry us forward, we are searching for an experienced data modeler, a doer, a motivated self-learner, to join our team. The ideal candidate should be able to identify new technologies to solve problems and highly skilled in the development of the data model by providing thought leadership, business analysis and organization skills.  Reporting to the Data Governance & Architecture Lead, the Data Modeler will organize working sessions to gather requirements from various subject matter experts and analyze overall business needs. Serve as a reference and authority on the process of data modeling and ensure consistency with existing data models and data architectures and establish standards and guidelines. This role requires strong technical skills like connecting disparate data sources, as well as business knowledge, interviewing and analytical skills and excellent oral and written communications skills.

If this sounds like what you want out of a career, visit the CAREERS page of our website to learn more about this position and to apply.

www.innovationcu.ca

Only those applications submitted through our on-line job board will be considered.

Apply by February 23, 2021 via the careers page of our website.  Only those applications submitted through our on-line job board will be considered.

DATA SCIENTIST

Open to any location in Canada – ability to work REMOTELY

At Innovation Credit Union, we are on the journey to leverage our data as a strategic asset and to deliver better member experiences and product and services growth milestones. We are in the process of modernizing our data warehouse so it can adapt to new data technologies and remain relevant for new data-driven business requirements, such as advanced analytics and multichannel marketing.

The person in this position has data science experience in statistical programming: Python, R.  Database analytics tools and machine learning frameworks, technologies, and platform: SQL, Databricks, Azure ML, AWS SageMaker, Azure, AWS. Experience in data integration with upstream and downstream systems, data development, database structures and data transfer methods: ETL, API.  Strong experience in data-driven marketing with focus on segmentation and measurement.  Exposure to marketing tech is strongly preferred – digital analytics platforms: Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics. Experience with Reporting and Visualization tools is strongly preferred: POWER BI.

If this sounds like what you want out of a career, visit the CAREERS page of our website to learn more about this position and to apply.

www.innovationcu.ca

Only those applications submitted through our on-line job board will be considered.

Apply by February 23, 2021 via the careers page of our website.  Only those applications submitted through our on-line job board will be considered.

DATA GOVERNANCE & ARCHITECTURE LEAD

Open to any location in Canada – ability to work REMOTELY

At Innovation Credit Union, we are on the journey to leverage our data as a strategic asset and to deliver better member experiences. We are in the process of modernizing our data warehouse so it can adapt to new data technologies and remain relevant for new data-driven business requirements, such as advanced analytics, multichannel marketing, and other digital enterprise programs.

We recognize that there is a need for ownership and standards, and we acknowledge there is room for launching a tailored data governance framework addressing obvious pain points within our organization. We are searching for a Data Governance & Architecture Lead to help us realize the vision of a managed and effective data governance framework which will be an integrated part of how we conduct our business.  Reporting to the VP Digital & Fintechs, this is an exciting opportunity for a trail blazer that can bring about data driven transformation and execution of enterprise-wide, governance and management of data assets. As a member of the Business Intelligence Team, the Data Governance & Architecture Lead will drive the agile approach for the operational effort and execution of data governance, enabling business via the development and implementation of data quality standards, and effective use of data while minimizing privacy, security, operational and reputational risks associated with data.


If this sounds like what you want out of a career, visit the CAREERS page of our website to learn more about this position and to apply.

www.innovationcu.ca

Only those applications submitted through our on-line job board will be considered.

Apply by February 23, 2021 via the careers page of our website.  Only those applications submitted through our on-line job board will be considered.

Vice President, Strategy and Innovation

The Organization: Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union Financial Group 

With operations in the Southern Interior of BC, Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union (“SASCU”) is a forward looking, community hearted financial organization driven to provide world class products and services. With five established locations, including wealth management and insurance subsidiaries, SASCU is continuing to grow in size, offerings, and quality and continues to be the number one financial institution of choice for businesses and residents in the Shuswap region.

To learn more, please visit SASCU’s website.

The Opportunity: Vice President, Strategy and Innovation

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team (“ELT”), the Vice President, Strategy and Innovation (“VP”) provides leadership, direction, and oversight to the development and implementation of SASCU’s strategy. The VP is accountable to identify and integrate the work required to achieve the credit union’s strategic principles and vision. This position is responsible for both monitoring the strategic direction of the organization as well as leading key enterprise-wide projects that will fulfill that direction, particularly in the areas of digitalization and innovation. This role provides direction and leadership to SASCU’s Continuous Improvement, Lean Transformation, and Risk and Procedures functions through coaching and development, oversight, and monitoring the effectiveness of all related strategies, programs, and activities. The role is accountable to ensure the credit union is using analytics and process efficiencies to achieve its vision, strategic principles, and related key performance indicators including, increasing member attraction and retention, and enhancing profitability.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience: 

  • Post-secondary degree or designation in a business-related field (MBA preferred) or equivalent experience and several progressive years at the senior management level as a proven leader demonstrating the ability to work across complex business environments to achieve strategic outcomes.
  • Knowledge and experience in strategy implementation, particularly in the areas of technology enablement, digital transformation, and process improvement.
  • Skilled in project and portfolio management methodologies with demonstrated success at achieving results and keeping initiatives on track in a complex environment.
  • Exceptional leadership, critical thinking, coaching, mentoring, motivating, and communication skills; a strong champion for change with the ability to prioritize alternative solutions, drive results, and influence colleagues in a cross-functional environment.
  • Strategically minded with record of execution excellence and the ability to excel as both a team leader and individual contributor.

The complete opportunity profile can be viewed: Here

Contact: Robin Noftall or Greg Longster
Leaders International Executive Search
#880 – 609 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5
Phone: (604) 688-8422
Email: vancouver@leadersinternational.com

Chief Financial Officer

The Organization: Integris Credit Union

Integris Credit Union was established in 2005 after the Nechako Valley Credit Union, the Prince George Savings Credit Union, and the Quesnel and District Credit Union amalgamation. Since then, Integris has grown to be the financial heart of northern British Columbia with over $1.6 billion in assets under administration, including over $200M off-balance-sheet assets administered by Integris’ Wealth Management Services division.

To learn more, please visit Integris Credit Union’s website.

The Opportunity: Chief Financial Officer

As an integral member of the Integris Credit Union (“Integris”) Executive team, the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) is directly involved in setting the strategic direction of the organization, including by developing and overseeing the budget process, reviewing and providing input into corporate strategies, and ensuring tactical plans are aligned with strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience: 

  • A demonstrated understanding of Enterprise Risk Management and risk management principles.
  • Knowledge and awareness of current deposit, lending services, operations, marketing and personnel-related policies.
  • A thorough understanding of major business processes and their impact on financial reporting
  • Strong understanding of International Financial Reporting standards, auditing, financial reporting controls.
  • Developed skills in influencing management across an organization to help deliver strategic initiatives relating to the continued implementation of finance and accounting disclosure requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze and prepare reports related to branch efficiencies for committee and board meetings and related regulatory compliance.

The complete opportunity profile can be viewed: Here

Contact: James Laing or Greg Longster
Leaders International Executive Search
#880 – 609 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5
Phone: (604) 688-8422
Email: vancouver@leadersinternational.com

​

Mobile Mortgage Specialists – Various locations

Join one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies as a Mobile Mortgage Specialist and be part of a passionate team that is reshaping a $6-billion residential mortgage business. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with proven experience and an entrepreneurial spirit to join our teams in British Columbia to cover the Vancouver region (North & West Vancouver; Kamloops and Kelowna) and in Ontario to cover the Southern region (Windsor, London, Niagara, St. Catharines and Guelph) and Ottawa and the surrounding areas.

The Opportunity

We are searching for experienced Mobile Mortgage Specialists who can hit the ground running from day one!  If you are looking to take your career to the next level, this position offers a unique opportunity for you to influence change and achieve your professional goals. Relying on your demonstrated experience in the Canadian mortgage industry, you will learn our business quickly. We pride ourselves on meeting our customers where and when they need us, and on developing strong relationships with them so they continue to recommend and bank with us. You will also build your centres of influence to help you gain referrals.

We will reward your effort with a competitive compensation package that includes a continuous base salary and a commission structure with significant earning potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits program, a great company culture, and a flexible work environment that includes setting you up in your own home office. Concentra is committed to providing you the tools, support and competitive rates to ensure your success and meaningful opportunities for learning and development.

The Role

As a Mobile Mortgage Specialist, you will know how to develop business from a variety of sources to generate new leads and build a pipeline of mortgage referrals. As an expert in this business, you understand the local market and your customers’ needs; you have built a reputation by providing exceptional customer service and financial solutions. You are familiar with current mortgage offers around technology, processes, and customer touchpoints and you know how to manage your time efficiently while balancing a strong focus on customer service excellence. You will have access to marketing, sales and social media support as well as dedicated coaching and leadership support from the Director of Sales.

Qualifications

· Successful completion of a business degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field

· 3-5 years of proven sales experience in the Canadian mortgage industry

· Banking experience is an asset

· Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP, preferred) or courses to satisfy provincial regulatory requirements

· Strong communication and negotiation skills

· Proven exceptional relationship building and networking capabilities

· Established centre of influence for referral purposes

· Experience with technology and use of digital channels and devices

To apply, please visit our Career page at www.concentra.ca.

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

Associate Vice President, Finance – Remote

Together, Let’s Do Great Things!

Are you a leader in the Financial Industry looking for an exciting opportunity? Are you looking to work for a British Columbia based award-winning organization? 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 an Associate Vice President (AVP), Finance to lead our Finance team. If you are passionate about leadership, accounting, strategic finance operations and audit management, we want to hear from you! This opportunity has remote options and candidates from across British Columbia are welcomed!

What’s the role?

As the AVP, Finance, you have comprehensive accounting experience and are responsible to direct all aspects of accounting operations, including overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll and subsidiary accounting. You are responsible to make decisions based on sound financial principles, ethical standards and acceptable accounting and auditing principles. Furthermore, as the AVP, Finance you ensure timely and accurate monthly and year-to-date financial statements and year ended audit reports.

What are we looking for?

  • CPA professional accounting designation
  • Experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial planning, payroll, treasury management, financial analysis or other financial activities as required

Ideally, you are a flexible, collaborative team player with:

  • Minimum of six (6) years of directly related experience.
  • Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in public practice.
  • Minimum three (3) years’ supervisory experience.
  • Working knowledge of FMS (Financial Management System) programs.
  • Working knowledge of Acumatica (Financial Accounting System) program.
  • Working knowledge of Excel, Caseware, Word, Access and Outlook.
  • Expert knowledge expert regarding the development, review, and implementation of accounting policies and processes in areas of financial management to ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS and any accounting changes.
  • Expert knowledge for all statutory reports with the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA), including the Capital Adequacy reporting.
  • Expert knowledge of accounting and reporting techniques, including costing and charge back mechanisms.
  • Working knowledge of the Credit Union’s financial reporting systems and processes.
  • Proven experience with Regulatory Filings would be considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of treasury, including swap, derivatives and hedge accounting.
  • Knowledge of enterprise risk management and its process.
  • Knowledge of payroll accounting, functions and regulatory requirements

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

Who are we?

Coastal Community has been in business over 70 years, and we’re proud of the things that make us who we are:

  • We’re 100% member-owned and locally-based—all of Coastal Community’s operations, Board of Directors and employees are based on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, with all decisions made locally.
  • We’re a growing organization with over 2.5 billion in Credit Union assets, serving over 100,000 members and clients through our 24 branches, 16 insurance offices and 4 business centres.
  • We believe in making meaningful contributions to the communities we call home, and in the last five years alone, we’ve contributed $2.5 million to community partners across our islands.

If you join us you’ll work hard, but have a lot of fun along the way. We offer a generous compensation package and a great work/life balance because we want you to spend your career here. Many people do!

Business Relationship Advisor

Full Time Business Relationship Advisor Opportunity
BRANCH OR DEPARTMENT: Member Relations
Do you love providing Member’s with the financial confidence they need to succeed in any direction they choose? Do you know your individual contributions make a difference and do you love removing complexity and frustration from people’s lives? We are seeking a motivated individual who has an energetic and exciting approach to life, that works independently, as well as part of a team, and demonstrates these qualities:
• Strong focus on members
• Love to goal set, and feel a sense of ownership for projects from beginning to end
• Curiosity and the ability to question the status quo
• Creative and open minded when looking for solutions
• Loves to collaborate with diverse teams to solve complex problems
• Passionate about efficient execution
• Communication – Build constructive relationships, communicate effectively with internal and external members, and have a great time doing it

Crossroads Credit Union was founded on understanding the real needs of our member-owners, this has been at our core, so our purpose and our value proposition have been developed based on our member-owners voice. Our members are the center and their needs drive everything we do. We want to help our members make decisions at each of their personal and financial “CROSSROADS” and help them chapter by chapter.

The Business Relationship Advisor is accountable for the overall management of a sizable portfolio of business (agricultural and commercial) accounts that exhibit a high/acute degree of complexity and value to Crossroads Credit Union. The focus of the position will be on member relationship activities, cross-sell, up-sell, and retention of existing business members and on qualifying and converting new members and prospects and deposit gathering.
Some of the key responsibility areas are to actively monitor and manage the profitability of business relationship with members with the intent of building a long-term mutually beneficial relationship by fully understanding the goals, objectives, and status of the member’s business(es). We would also expect you to use an excellent degree of financial, industry knowledge and expertise to proactively assess and anticipate member’s needs to suggest and recommend and/or propose products/solutions to meet those needs and the member’s broader business objectives. You should be able to ensure that the member continues to be aware of the benefits of using these products, as well as new products available to them. You will need to continuously update your knowledge on new products that may be of value to members. You would be required to minimize loan risks through diligent, timely and proactive financial reviews and awareness of changing economic/marketplace influences and applicable industry trends/data.
We pledge to know our members better than anyone else to provide the best possible service and advice. We achieve this through developing meaningful relationships. We want to ensure our member-owners’ financial lives are better because they entrusted us.

Building relationships with members in our West Region, this position will allow the successful candidate to work remotely not only in the Wadena area but in all our regions as the business needs of our members may require.

To be considered for this role, we are looking for someone with:
Experience
• Minimum 7 – 10 years progressive experience in sales/service and managing a diverse portfolio in a business banking environment
Education
▪ Post-secondary education in agriculture, accounting, finance, commerce, business administration, or equivalent work experience
Skills
▪ Works collaboratively with peers and colleagues throughout the delivery system by sharing best practices and learning’s, where appropriate
▪ Participate and be involved in community activities or events, promoting Crossroads Credit Union and demonstrating the company values

Does it sound like I’m describing you? If you are not already with us in Crossroads Country, then you need to join us! To us Crossroads Country is not just a place, it’s a feeling. A close-knit community of people, regardless of physical location, who through all seasons are united by prairie values. It’s about grassroots, hometowns, and cooperation. This feeling of belonging to a family that is always willing to lend a helping hand is part of what makes Crossroads a direction worth choosing.

At Crossroads Credit Union, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, medical/dental/vision plan, and one of the best matching pension plans, we will provide you with perks, including:
• Vacation that increases beyond legislated requirements
• Wellness program
• Work / Life Balance
• Flex Time
• Sick Leave – Duty of Care
• Volunteer Time
• Training & development
• Education Day / Paid Education
• Credit unions perks / free accounts
• Service awards and recognition
• Crossroads Clothing
• Annual bonus based on your results

We want to hear from you!
Please don’t delay in submitting your resume to Human Resources. We will begin reviewing submissions immediately and continue until we find the right hire. Our employees are very important to us; our staff work hard, and we are committed to making first-rate hires (just like them)

Please include any relevant certification with your application.

Please forward your Letter of Interest as soon as possible to:
Human Resources
Crossroads Credit Union
P.O. Box 2006
Canora, SK S0A 0L0
E: hr@crossroadscu.ca
F: 306.563.6715

Business Intelligence Analyst

Interior Savings is a locally-based financial institution serving the Interior Region of British Columbia; we are one of the largest credit unions in the province. Our customers are our members, our members are our owners, and our success begins and ends with you.  Our Way Forward is to make a positive difference in people’s lives and enrich each member’s life journey while keeping the human touch in a digital world. Interior Savings takes pride in the fact that we operate in a socially responsible manner and are highly visible supporters of the communities we serve. That’s local money for local good.

If you would like to be part of a team that makes a positive difference in people’s lives, we have a great Full Time opportunity in Kelowna, British Columbia.

The Business Intelligence Analyst supports Interior Savings’ vision of sales & service excellence by enabling continuous improvement through data-driven reporting and business intelligence solutions that align with corporate Balanced Scorecard. Under Finance, this position maintains a holistic view of the business with focus on high-level strategic priorities and business opportunities. This position works with all areas of the organization for the betterment of our members and the Credit Union. Primary responsibility include, but are not limited to:

  • Development
    • Work with end-users from all areas of the business to gather, analyze, and interpret reporting requirements into detailed design specifications.
    • Collaborate with the data warehouse development team to design, develop, and enhance our enterprise data warehouse.
    • Conduct thorough User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in the development and quality assurance environments prior to deployment into the production environment.
  • Reporting
    • Work with all areas of business to develop, enhance, and automate ongoing reports and dashboards including regulatory and compliance reporting.
    • Transition reporting knowledge to support other members of the Reporting & Analytics team.
    • Provide level two support to end users by resolving complex issues.
    • Prepare ad hoc reports and data extracts as requested.
  • Business Intelligence
    • Develop, test, and enhance statistical, machine learning, AI and other BI solutions to discover new insights. Work with service partners as necessary.
    • Curiously investigate value-added opportunities and hypothesis.
    • Produce BI reports and dashboards that effectively communicate business insights to aid in data-driven and actionable outcomes.
    • Utilize internal and external data sources fully to better serve our members and improve our business operations.
  • Deployment
    • Work with stakeholders to deploy reports and business intelligence solutions to promote a high adoption rate.
    • Provide initial post-deployment support for end-users.
  • Maintenance and Support
    • Assist in the ongoing maintenance of our data warehouse, BI models, and business intelligence solutions.
    • Provide technical support to other Analysts and Assistants and provide level-2 support to end users.
    • Maintain a centralized repository of reports and business insights to continually improve by eliminating wastes and fostering incremental improvements and innovation.
    • Seek opportunities to continuously improve our reporting and business intelligence capabilities

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, or a recognized accounting or finance designation. (CPA, CFA).

Experience/Knowledge

  • 4-6 years finance or data analytics experience with 3-5 years of specific job-related experience in the financial analysis/cost accounting fields.

“For more information or to apply for this position please visit our website: www.interiorsavings.com”

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact short-listed candidates only.

Back to Top