Province: British Columbia

Branch Manager

We invite you to lead 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 region. We believe in fostering a work environment that is the perfect blend of friendliness, support, and professionalism, not to mention fun!

As the Branch Manager at our Downtown Branch, you will provide overall branch management by leading the team to achieve objectives, ensure operational efficiency and deliver on the SASCU Member Experience. The Branch Manager will coach the sales team to achieve results and implement SASCU’s sales and advice strategy and tactics. The Branch Manager will develop a proactive strategy to lead the branch to build a greater membership base and have a positive impact on the community.

What you’ll do:

  • Coach the branch team on branch objectives/goals and ensure teamwork to achieve the desired results.
  • Ensure effective use of campaigns to support achieving annual financial targets.
  • Build relationships with internal partners and keep informed of local market activities to support other business goals.
  • Implement SASCU service standards, processes, and plans.
  • Be visible and accessible, welcoming interaction with employees and members to build rapport, discuss their needs and resolve concerns.
  • Ensure strong and open channel of communication and collaboration within the branch team and across SASCU departments and subsidiaries.
  • Effectively lead employees through change with particular emphasis on change tools, processes, and collaboration with Human Resources as necessary.
  • Make staffing decisions (hiring, promotion, and corrective action) and participate in decisions made by the Manager, Member Experience to leverage the talents of the branch team.
  • Develop and recommend operational plans, budgets, and staffing levels to ensure that the needs of the credit union are met.
  • Manage and assigned portfolio of members, servicing their investing, lending, and general banking needs.

What you’ll bring:

  • Seven to ten years of financial industry experience, including at least three years at the leadership level.
  • Mutual funds license or willing to be licensed within a three-month period.
  • A degree or diploma in Business Administration is preferred.
  • Access to transportation and willingness to travel within the SASCU community.

You’re perfect for this role if you:

  • Demonstrate a results orientation in both sales and service.
  • Have an aptitude for business development and relationship building.
  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We invest in our employees by offering:

  • A competitive base salary ($93,200 – $116,600 per year) plus performance-based incentive pay, and a pension plan with SASCU matching all funds.
  • Comprehensive group benefits coverage including extended health and dental care, travel insurance, and life insurance, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
  • Flexible spending account for additional health and personal wellness activities and expenses.
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid time off including vacation, medical/care time, personal days, and paid community volunteering.
  • Opportunities for career growth, financial assistance for training and development, and rewards and recognition.
  • Additional benefits including waived or reduced banking fees and reduced rates on personal loans and mortgages.

This position is full-time, Monday to Friday. 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.

 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

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

 

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 20,000 members, 165 staff, and $1 billion in assets. Learn more at www.sascu.com

 

The successful candidate will be required to meet fidelity bonding requirements, including completion of references, a criminal record check, and credit check.

Assistant Branch Manager

Lake View Credit Union was founded on August 3rd, 1943, and has been growing strong ever since. We currently have branches in Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge and serve every corner of the Peace through our various digital solutions.

In addition to being a full service financial institution catering to all personal and commercial needs, its staff and board are proud to call the Peace their home

Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Assistant Branch Manager manages the sales and service function in the Dawson Creek branch by leading the achievement of sales objectives, superior member experiences, optimal business retention, including investment and loan portfolios, and initiating action to achieve portfolio growth and profitability goals.

This position champions and develops strategies for sales and service related activities and acts as an ambassador for the branch and organization in the community. The position oversees adherence to Credit Union policies and ensures that work performed is in accordance with established policies and procedures. You will coordinate and manage the activities of the team to deliver optimum sales and service.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Post-secondary certification, preferably in Business or Finance, plus 4-6 years of progressive experience in the financial services industry, including demonstrated team or department leadership capability. This background will bring  in-depth knowledge in the areas of retail lending.  A minimum of 3 years supervisory or management experience,  previous experience managing in a unionized setting an asset. An individual with experience plus education and/or training may also be considered.

Lake View Credit Union has a competitive compensation package including an attractive base salary of $82,085 – $96,570 and an excellent benefit and pension package.

To learn more about Lake View Credit Union, please visit our website at https://www.lakeviewcreditunion.com

We welcome applications from all interested applicants looking to further their career in a dynamic, supportive and team oriented environment. Lake View Credit Union encourages all qualified persons to apply. However, only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

This position is full-time, Monday to Friday. 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

Human Resources Department
Lake View Credit Union
Email: HR@lvcu.ca
Web site:https://www.lakeviewcreditunion.com/careers

Chief Risk Officer

Bulkley Valley Credit Union, serving over 14,000 members from Hazelton to Burns Lake, prides itself on employing empowered staff committed to delivering high quality personalized service. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to meet their career goals while balancing their lifestyle with the many amenities our community and the Bulkley Valley has to offer.

If you want to join a dynamic management group dedicated to cooperative values and member service, this is the right career move for you. You will report directly to the CEO and, as a member of the executive team, you will be responsible for strategic oversight of Bulkley Valley Credit Union’s (including subsidiaries) enterprise risk management (ERM) plan at the governance and operational levels. You will be responsible for leading the second line of defense function including enterprise risk management, cyber security, compliance, business continuity, audit functions, retail and commercial credit adjudication, collections and credit recoveries, and loss prevention. You will be accountable to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. You will participate in the development of corporate strategies and policies, identify short and long-term objectives, and contribute to the design and development of policies and programs for the organizations enterprise risk management. You will manage the control, reporting and monitoring and awareness of financial risk management, loss prevention, and security controls for the credit union and identify and recommend areas for improved safeguards.

You will provide leadership and coaching to the risk management/credit team of BVCU. You will support the creation of an Enhanced Service Commitment by encouraging the risk management/credit team to professionally demonstrate BVCU’s Enhanced Service Commitment by efficiently providing support to the organization, establish and maintain strong employee relationships, work as a member of the team, and set a personal example of service and professionalism.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a minimum 10+ years’ off in-depth knowledge in the areas of audit functions, financial risk management, compliance, or related field, with professional experience in progressive senior leadership roles. An individual with experience plus education and/or training equivalent to 10+ years will also be considered.

Bulkley Valley Credit Union has a competitive compensation package including an attractive base salary of $126,694 – $158,367 and an excellent benefit and pension package.

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

Qualified applicants can apply through our webpage at https://can232.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/bulkleyvalley/Posting  or directly to:

Jana Lukasek, CEO

jlukasek@bvcu.com

Bulkley Valley Credit Union

PO Box 3637 Smithers BC V0J 2N0

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

Manager Credit

Bulkley Valley Credit Union, serving over 14,000 members from Hazelton to Burns Lake, prides itself on employing empowered staff committed to delivering high quality personalized service. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to meet their career goals while balancing their lifestyle with the many amenities our community and the Bulkley Valley has to offer.

If you want to join a dynamic management group dedicated to cooperative values and member service, this is the right career move for you. You will report directly to the Chief Risk Officer and, as a member of the executive team, you will be responsible for providing overall management, direction and coordination of processes and frameworks that support retail and commercial activities specific to credit risk management and collections. You will contribute to the development of corporate strategies and policies, identify short and long term objectives, and contribute to the design and development of policies and programs for retail and commercial credit operations. You will develop and implement credit granting policies and procedures and develop new lending products and services; prepare various loan reports; review internal and external loan audit reviews. You will be responsible for retail and commercial centralized lending administration and collection activities; ensure policies and procedures comply with sound business practices, legislation and regulations. You will identify risk issues and ensure processes are in place to effectively identify and manage risk; ensure processes are in place to identify and manage delinquent accounts; and approve loans within delegated approval limits.

You will provide leadership and coaching to the credit support team. You will support the creation of an Enhanced Service Commitment by encouraging their team to professionally demonstrate BVCU’s Enhanced Service Commitment by efficiently providing support to the branches, establish and maintain strong staff relationships, work as a member of the team, and set a personal example of service and professionalism.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a secondary school diploma plus 5-7 years of management experience in the financial services industry, preferably with a credit union is required. This background will bring 7-9 years of in-depth knowledge in the areas of retail and commercial lending. An individual with experience plus education and/or training may also be considered.

Bulkley Valley Credit Union has a competitive compensation package including an attractive base salary of $88,824 – $111,030 and an excellent benefit and pension package.

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

Qualified applicants can apply through our webpage at https://can232.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/bulkleyvalley/Posting  or directly to:

Jana Lukasek, CEO

jlukasek@bvcu.com

Bulkley Valley Credit Union

PO Box 3637 Smithers BC V0J 2N0

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

Manager, Third Party Risk Management

Permanent Full-Time

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

Closes February 8

Annual Salary: $96,429 – $132,590

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

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

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

Reporting to the Senior Director Third Party Risk Management, the Manager Third Party Risk Management will be responsible for operating the third-party risk management (TPRM) program for Innovation Federal Credit Union. The TPRM program covers the end-to-end lifecycle for third-party arrangements. The role is also responsible to maintain and enhance the software supporting TPRM and related GRC programming to ensure ongoing effectiveness.

WIIFY (what’s in it for you):

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

What our team is looking for:

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

What will you do?

  • Manage the organization’s third party risk management program (TPRM) across the end-to-end lifecycle, with appropriate reporting and escalation of issues; including:
    • Manage the onboarding intake, coordinating and analyzing third party risk assessments and/or questionnaires for new engagements.
    • Conduct oversight reviews for existing third parties.
    • Coordinate and facilitate the review of risk subject matter experts and other business stakeholders as required; be the risk subject matter for TPRM and complete assessments as required.
  • Propose enhancements to the TPRM program, including recommendations on policy, practices, procedures and tooling, and support the implementation.
  • Support the implementation and roll-out of TPRM software and ensure its capabilities are developed, maintained and enhanced for continued support of the TPRM program.
  • Create and provide analytics and reporting on the performance of third-party relationships, the third party portfolio, and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate with the Relationship Owners and risk subject matter experts to develop risk mitigation and remediation actions for identified third-party risks and/or issues.
  • Collaborate with business units and third parties to manage third party risk to ensure alignment with risk appetite and strategic intents.

Some things that would impress us:

  • University degree in Risk Management, Information Security, Business, Finance, Internal Audit or related discipline.
  • 4 – 6 years of job-related experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and learning, preferably within the credit union system.
  • Knowledge of third party risk and operational risk management practices, third-party risk management tools and GRC tools (e.g., Resolver).
  • Advanced analytical skills.
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Office suite.
  • Comfortable with using IT tools.
  • Ability to balance multiple tasks and maintain high level of quality of work.

Interested?

Click the ‘Apply now’ button!

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

Executive Assistant

Are you seeking an opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact and be part of an organization that puts their community and employees first? If you possess exceptional communication skills, have a proven track record of success providing administrative assistance, and enjoy working in a professional, confidential, fast-paced environment with a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities, this opportunity might be the perfect fit for you.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you are responsible for a wide variety of administrative duties supporting the CEO and other members of the Executive Leadership team. This includes but is not limited to coordinating and attending various meetings and events, minute-taking, and distribution, arranging travel plans, and assisting with managing the CEO’s calendar. You are also responsible for ensuring the proper maintenance and organization of essential corporate records, as corporate document custodian.

In addition, you will play a pivotal role in championing and advancing our commitment to diversity, equity, and sustainability (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. This includes leveraging your understanding of DEI principles and collaborating with other team members to develop and implement strategies that support a diverse and inclusive workplace. Working closely with stakeholders, you’ll integrate ESG considerations into our business practices, assisting in the development and implementation of sustainable and responsible banking practices. You will primarily work on-site, providing direct support to the CEO and executive team, fostering collaboration and in-person interactions. However, we recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer flexibility for occasional remote work.

THE AREA

Nestled in the natural beauty of the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges, next to the mighty Columbia River, the Greater Trail area offers year-round activities for the outdoor enthusiast from golfing to skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, fishing, hiking and much more.  Amenities include the region’s largest hospital, Selkirk College and an aquatic and leisure centre, all surrounded by inviting neighbouring communities that are within easy commuting distance. Affordable, safe, and volunteer-oriented communities provide all the modern technology and amenities to keep you connected. Here you will find outstanding opportunities for living life well and to its fullest. For more information about the Greater Trail region, please visit imaginekootenay.com.

KOOTENAY SAVINGS CREDIT UNION

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

What you bring: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, office management, or a related field.
  • A minimum of three years’ experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar administrative role. Credit Union or Financial Institution experience would be an asset.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to apply correct Business English practices and business writing skills.
  • Familiarity with accounting terminology or a foundational understanding of basic accounting principles.
  • Highly competent in software applications, specifically Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook as well as video conference tools (including Zoom and MS Teams).
  • Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.
  • Strong understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles.
  • Familiarity with Environmental, Social, and Governance concepts.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Team player with a positive attitude.
  • Ability to work extended hours of work and travel as needed (e.g., Board meetings, Planning sessions, etc.).
  • Familiarity with the Financial Institutions Act (FIA) and Credit Union Incorporations Act (CUIA).
  • Ability to build/maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.

Why work for us? 

We know that our dedicated employees give us a lot and are key to our success; in return, we offer a total rewards package that includes:

  • Competitive salary of $68K – $80K based on skills and experience
  • Competitive benefits including extended health, dental and vision coverage
  • Health care and Personal spending account
  • Paid vacation, sick time and floating holidays
  • Confidential employee and family assistance program
  • Continual training, development and coaching
  • Unique staff benefits on products such as bank accounts, loans and mortgages
  • The opportunity to build a satisfying career in an organization that incorporates many leading-strategic initiatives
  • Being part of an organization that puts their community and employees first
  • Being part of a talented and dedicated team who improve our members’ financial lives

If you are a team player ready to take on an exciting challenge in a progressive, employee-focused environment, we’d like to hear from you!

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

Closing date: February 1, 2024

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

Systems Administrator

About Us

First Nations Bank of Canada is a federally chartered bank primarily focused on providing financial services to the Indigenous marketplace in Canada. Over 87% Indigenous owned and controlled, FNBC is a leader in advocating for the growth of the Indigenous economy and the economic well-being of Indigenous people. Headquartered in Saskatoon, SK and named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, FNBC takes pride in its workforce of over 70% Indigenous employees working at locations across Canada.

About The Role

As Systems Administrator you will plan, implement, troubleshoot, and maintain cloud infrastructure and services on the Microsoft Azure platform and play a leading role in advancing the organization’s cloud strategy. You will collaborate with other IT team members, manage various systems, and develop tools to automate processes and improve efficiency. Additionally, you will troubleshoot technical issues, propose improvements, and contribute to the establishment of cloud governance frameworks. This is a ‘jack of all trades’ role in which you will have your hands in all facets of our technology stack. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity with the option to work remote, hybrid or in-office.

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • Design, implement, configure, and administer Azure IaaS environment as well as other Cloud Services
  • Oversee endpoint management, Microsoft Defender, Intune, Conditional access, and patch management
  • Manage and support Microsoft 365 services and applications
  • Ensure all IT infrastructure (local or cloud) is administered with emphasis on availability, reliability, security, and scalability
  • Develop and maintain backup systems and disaster recovery processes, regularly test, and validate data and processes
  • Investigate and resolve any technical issues, coordinating with team members or external support providers as necessary
  • Identify propose, develop, and implement cloud administration and management practices/processes/tools to automate and improve efficiencies of current/new systems and service.
  • Optimize Azure buildouts for cost/performance (VM optimization, reserved instances, etc.).
  • Keep current on modern technology trends and products, providing guidance to team members and direction on new project options
  • Develop and maintain documentation

What we are looking for:

  • 6-8 years of work experience as a Systems Administrator in a Microsoft environment
  • At least 3 years of cloud administration experience managing Azure IAAS including resource groups, servers, storage, backup/DR Recovery
  • At least 3 years managing O365 servers (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, etc.)
  • At least 3 years’ experience configuring and managing firewalls and switches
  • Experience writing scripts (PowerShell) to automate processes
  • Advanced knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group policy
  • Excellent organization/time management/prioritization skills
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills.

What will make you stand out:

  • Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-303), Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) and Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions (AZ-305)
  • Experience managing Meraki and Palo Alto firewalls and VPNs
  • Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop
  • Other industry certifications related to security and networking

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and value and respect diversity of our staff.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including group benefits, savings plan, professional development, and opportunities for career growth. If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the qualifications, and are eligible to work in Canada, please visit our website at www.fnbc.ca or send your resume and cover letter by email to apply@fnbc.ca. The posting will remain open until it is filled.

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

Network Administrator

Bulkley Valley Credit Union, serving over 14,000 members from Hazelton to Burns Lake, prides itself on employing empowered staff committed to delivering high quality personalized service.

We are currently recruiting a Full Time Network Administrator. If you want to join a dynamic group dedicated to cooperative values and member service, this is the right career move for you. You will report to the Chief Information Officer and, as a member of the IT department, you will be responsible for providing day to day administration of the network infrastructure for the credit union and its subsidiaries. The Network Administrator is responsible for planning, implementing, maintaining, upgrading, securing, and troubleshooting networking hardware, software, and ancillary equipment, including but not limited to all server-class hardware, appliances, switches, routers, firewalls, virtual environments and other networking equipment. The Network Administrator monitors and optimizes performance of the technology systems and coordinates the testing and installation of changes and upgrades. The Network Administrator liaises with contractors and suppliers to resolve problems and/or to install software upgrades or enhancements. The Network Administrator works with the System Support Technician to ensure that support documentation is created, and updated as necessary, for all technology systems. The Network Administrator, as part of the technology team, efficiently provides administrative support to all locations of the credit union and its subsidiaries.

The Network Administrator should hold a minimum of relevant Microsoft certifications and/or 5-7 years’ related work experience in the field of information technology, preferably in a financial institution or credit union, is desired. The individual should have Microsoft Active Directory and TCP/IP Networking related certifications. The individual should also have, or be working towards, a Diploma/Bachelor Degree specializing in Information Technology or currently enrolled in the program. The individuals exhibits a demonstrable knowledge of network administrative tasks, including strong trouble shooting skills over a multi-branch, virtualized WAN/LAN environment. A combination of education and work experience deemed appropriate to handle the assigned duties may also be considered.

As this position involves travel to all branches of the Bulkley Valley Credit Union, a valid BC Driver’s License with an available vehicle for use is required. The applicant must either currently reside in OR be willing to relocate to the Bulkley Valley.

Qualified applicants can apply through our webpage at https://can232.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/bulkleyvalley or directly to:

Tony Roodzant, Chief Information Officer

aroodzant@bvcu.com

Bulkley Valley Credit Union

PO Box 3637 Smithers BC V0J 2N0

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

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