Manager, Project Execution Office

Open to any location in Canada
Innovation Credit Union – Find Branch(innovationcu.ca) or the ability to work from your home office

Innovation Credit Union has a bold ambition. In addition to being Canada’s next 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!

The Manager, Project Execution will focus on the implementation and ongoing evolution of ICU’s Project Execution office. You will bring your experience to ensure we are executing programs, and projects on time and on budget. You will coach your team to ensure we do not miss the details – or that we are not missing our project deadlines!

What will you do?

Providing support and education on multiple project management methodologies around the organization and promoting Agile cultural values and organizational acceptance of Agile as an operational methodology
Drive execution – and be able to manage stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Model.coach.care as a leader with your team and cross-functionally
Always leverage Microsoft Projects and AzureDevOps to paint the picture of resources and project execution on the go
Must have the ability to travel to and cover regionally as required.

Some things that would impress us:

Formal education in Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement and Project Management methodologies
Experience transforming an organization’s discipline in execution
Proven communication and collaboration skills
A passion for learning and growth

Visit the CAREERS page of our website www.innovationcu.ca to learn more and apply!

Accounting Technician

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 64% Indigenous employees working at locations across Canada.

FNB Trust is FNBC’s wholly owned trust company providing Indigenous Trust Services to Indigenous governments and organizations across Canada. FNB Trust strengthens the capacity of its customers, in alignment with FNBC’s mission toward the long-term economic well-being of Indigenous Peoples.

About The Role

Reporting to the Trust Officer, the Accounting Technician provides a high level of support and contributes to a comprehensive, efficient and accurate reporting process meeting both internal and external stakeholder requirements. This is a permanent full-time opportunity. Candidates from all Canadian regions will be considered, with preference given to those able to work out of either Saskatoon, Vancouver or Winnipeg offices. Saskatoon and Vancouver are both located on First Nation lands.

This position prepares accruals, bank reconciliations, maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts, posts journal entries, prepares other statistical, financial and activity reports and supports the accounts payable function.

About You

You are a driven and detail-oriented individual who is client-focused and efficient. You have a keen eye for detail and possess strong organizational skills. You are responsible for supporting trust client service goals by providing accounting, payables and reporting services.

You must have:

Two (2) years’ experience in bookkeeping and accounts payable role
A college diploma in accounting/finance or undergraduate degree is preferred
Strong analytical skills with ability to pay close attention to detail
High level of organizational skills and ability to prioritize daily workload
Ability to adjust to changing work priorities to meet deadlines
Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of and experience with QuickBooks Online is preferred
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Travel may be required; possess a Class 5 driver’s license
Acceptable criminal record and credit checks

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

We offer a highly competitive and 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 the position is filled.

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

Regional Manager Member Experience (Eastern Region)

About Stride Credit Union

Stride Credit Union is a co-operative financial institution, operating in the best interests of our members and our communities. Because we are locally owned and operated by members, servicing the needs of these members and potential members is our #1 priority.

Operating across eight communities in the Central Plains region; Neepawa, Glenella, Austin, Gladstone, MacGregor, Oakville, Plumas and Portage la Prairie we offer a comprehensive line of financial products and services for any and every kind of member. Our primary objective is to provide friendly, personalized, innovative financial services with fair pricing to our members at all times.

What’s the Opportunity?

The Regional Manager, Member Experience is responsible for maintaining a strong member experience and consistent communications between branches in our Eastern Region. This includes the branches in Portage la Prairie and Oakville. This position ensures that the overall mission, values, and strategic plan of the Credit Union are reflected in all branch activities.

What you’ll get to do:

Foster a workplace culture that is consistent with our brand behaviours, ensuring they are engrained in our daily interactions.
Provide leadership by reinforcing best practices, policies, procedures and exceptional member service.
Build member relationships through exceptional service, product knowledge and teamwork
Mentor and support team members; recognize and celebrate team success.
Act as an ambassador for Stride Credit Union by being visible in the organization and the community in support of corporate and community initiatives.
Lead branches in defining and developing a consistent member experience.
Facilitate and participate in management and branch meetings, including sharing ideas and reporting on key metrics.
Facilitate regular meetings with Member Service team to gather feedback to improve upon the member and employee experience.
Ensures consistency and communications in the branch operations.
Resolve complex problems or member complaints referred by staff to ensure the needs of members, staff and credit union are met.
Maintain thorough knowledge of, and adhere to, credit union policies and procedures on risk management, confidentiality, security and fraud prevention.

Qualifications:

University degree/diploma plus minimum of 5 years of job-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of the Credit Union system and financial products and services
Strong leadership skills
Strong problem solving and decision making abilities
Excellent skills in partnering and coordinating with other leaders and staff

Why join Stride Credit Union?

Extended health, dental and vision benefits
Flexible work options, where available
Employee banking benefits (including free chequing accounts, low interest credit card and bonus rates on deposit and lending products)
Opportunities for professional development

If this sounds like something you are up for, we want to hear from you! Please submit your Resume and cover letter to careers@stridecu.ca. This posting will remain open until April 4^th, 2023.

Manager, Enterprise Risk Management

Position: Manager, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

What’s the Opportunity?

The Manager, ERM will develop and manage a framework to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor business risks across the organization. This position will manage, monitor, and maintain the overall ERM framework and reporting through the application of effective risk identification methods along with oversight and coordination of mitigation strategies throughout the credit union.

The Manager, ERM will be responsible for ensuring Stride’s operations and procedures comply with legal regulations and internal policies. Duties will include evaluating all current and new compliance regulations, reviewing credit union processes, and assisting with implementation of changes, if required. This position is a resource for compliance and fraud issues that arise at the credit union including facilitating assistance from outside resources for more complex compliance matters.

What you’ll get to do:

Establish and maintain a detailed ERM program using internal and external resources
Develop a framework to properly identify all risks to the organization, assess exposure, develop, and implement mitigation procedures with monitoring and follow-up established
Ensure the organization acts according to the Risk Appetite Statement
Develop a reporting process and scorecard of key performance indicators to monitor and audit compliance
Implement risk mitigation strategies and procedures along with effective and timely reporting standards for executive leadership
Review all Credit Union contracts to ensure risk is controlled
Work with all levels of management throughout the Credit Union to ensure and enhance the security of member information
Oversee the internal risk audit process and regularly review internal auditors.
Ensure compliance related policies (such as AML, FINTRAC, etc) are created, updated and complied with throughout the organization
Perform periodic audits/reviews on policy, procedures, and regulations
Oversee all fraud programs for the organization
Utilize fraud management programs to full capabilities and work with partners to keep apprised of new fraud threats and ways to mitigate risk

Qualifications:

7 years of ERM/Compliance, Management or Audit experience in financial services
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting/Audit or related area or equivalent experience. Postgraduate qualification and professional risk qualification will be an added advantage.
BSA/AML Program knowledge or experience
Specific Studies in the areas of Risk Management Designation with continuing education requirements, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance and Privacy Officer training
Knowledge of Credit Union internal audit cycles, control systems, policies and operational procedures, statutory requirements and the Credit Union Act.
Reporting, analytical problem solving and decision making abilities
Leadership skills
Strong skills in partnering and coordinating with other leaders and staff

Why join Stride Credit Union?

Extended medical, dental and vision benefits at 100% coverage
Flexible work options, where available
Employee banking benefits (including free chequing accounts, low interest credit card and bonus rates on deposit and lending products)
Opportunities for professional development

If this sounds like something you are up for, we want to hear from you! Please submit your Resume and cover letter to careers@stridecu.ca. This posting will remain open until filled.

Vice President, Brand and Marketing

Position: Vice President, Brand & Marketing

What’s the Opportunity?

The Vice President, Brand and Marketing reports directly to the CEO, and is responsible for leading the strategic development and implementation of Stride’s brand image and marketing plans. Through quality design, this role ensures Stride is reflected positively and consistently across all mediums, sales channels, social media platforms and internal communications.

This role is responsible for conceiving, developing, and designing creative materials that drive and elevate Stride’s brand awareness. The Vice President, Brand & Marketing collaborates with other business lines to understand goals and develop marketing plans for the promotion of products and services.

What you’ll get to do:

• Develop and establish brand strategies across all platforms and delivery channels
• Align brand campaigns and plans, both internal and external, towards company strategic goals and brand promise
• Manage the design and production of marketing materials for social media, website, advertisements, or other audio-visual platforms
• Maintain a high level of strategic foresight by identifying customer and business needs, and adjusting objectives accordingly
• Plan and implement campaigns and brand experiences, from concept through execution
• Coordinate the development of marketing budgets and policies and identify shortand long-term marketing objectives
• Own the annual marketing plan and budget, setting current and long-term goals
• Coordinate market research activities and reporting to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and member satisfaction
• Evaluate marketing initiatives through proactive metrics to ensure they meet changing market and competitive conditions
• Research and recommend opportunities for new products, services, and offerings, and coordinate the related development and implementation activities
• Oversee the management and maximization of the website, mobile app and social media channels to attract and retain Stride members
• Work with a network of advertising and media professionals, contractors, and agents in carrying out marketing strategy and initiatives
• Complete segmentation activities to identify areas for target marketing

Qualifications:

• Post Secondary marketing, business or communications degree or diploma
• 7+ years of progressive marketing and communications experience
• Previous experience leading a team of creative professionals
• A portfolio that confirms creative style, top tier writing and editorial skills, and a proven ability to leverage traditional and online channels to influence consumer behaviour
• Demonstrated knowledge of market trends, lines of business and range of products and services offered by the Credit Union and its competitors
• Sound leadership, staff management and teambuilding skills
• Strong communication, organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage employees including contractors and vendors
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage competing priorities

Why join Stride Credit Union?

We offer an engaging work environment where creativity and autonomy are valued. You will receive a significant total compensation package including a competitive salary, eligibility for variable compensation and a matched pension plan. You will also receive additional benefits, such as:
• Extended health, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible work options, where available
• Employee banking benefits (including free chequing accounts, low interest credit card and bonus rates on deposit and lending products)
• Opportunities for professional development

If this sounds like something you are up for, we want to hear from you! Please submit your Resume and cover letter to careers@stridecu.ca. This posting will remain open until filled.

Manager, Business Banking

Are you a strategic leader who loves to execute business strategies with a solid understanding of small business, commercial, agriculture and advisory services? Are you looking for a challenging new career where strong business and people development are at the forefront? Do you value and foster performance excellence, innovation, efficiency, and trusted advice?

If so, look no further, Westoba Credit Union is looking for a Manager, Business Banking just like you!

The Manager, Business Banking leads and executes strategies in support of organizational advice and service objectives. This role has a solid understanding of small business, commercial, agriculture and advisory services. The Manager, Business Banking cultivates a proactive member service culture, growing Westoba’s book of business by providing options to members through all service delivery channels. This position looks for ways to do things easier, better, and faster, contributing to building a Nimble organization.

A day in the life as a Manager, Business Banking – Brandon/Westman Area:

Lead and coach direct reports to ensure policies, procedures and programs enhance the quality of the work environment and ensure that the credit union fulfils its responsibility as an employer.
Foster and maintain a positive work environment conducive to high performing teams and highly engaged staff.
Manage and oversee a portfolio of high valued members.
Represents Westoba Credit Union in the Brandon and Westman region.
Evaluate the performance of staff; coach and support individual training and development needs.
Collaborate with the Senior Management and with other members of the leadership team to execute strategic plans, policies, and operational procedures.
Grow Westoba’s business banking portfolio through enhanced advice and service delivery models which include online and virtual services.
Proactively monitor department results against targets to ensure organizational efficiencies and increased revenues are achieved.
Ensure appropriate internal controls at the department level; monitor all business lending activities ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations, and Westoba’s policies and procedures.
Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate financial target achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities.

What you bring to the table:

Post-secondary education is required, a diploma in Business Administration is preferred.
Five to seven years of commercial and agriculture banking experience is expected; minimum five years in a leadership experience is expected.
A combination of education and experience may be considered.
You are motivator and inspirational to your people – we are looking for a leader.

What Westoba has to offer:

Competitive compensation and benefits
Company-matched pension program
Results-orientated bonus program
Dollars invested in your education.
Discounted rates on your annual GoodLife Fitness membership
Plus, awesome financial perks including:
- No-fee chequing and savings accounts.
- Preferred rates on deposits
- Discounted rates on loans

*Position close date – February 24^th, 2023*

If this is you, please submit your cover letter and resume by accessing our Westoba Career page – https://westoba.com/about-us/careers/. If this role is not right for you, referrals are always welcome.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach out to hr@westoba.com.

We thank all applicants; however, only those who are short-listed will be contacted.

Risk Analyst

Open to anywhere in Canada

Simplifying banking for Canadians – it’s simple but bold. Here at Innovation Credit Union we reward forward thinking, results driven, digital risk takers who are looking to break barriers in traditional banking. As a Risk Analyst has a good knowledge of operational risk management practices and possesses an inquisitive and investigative mindset to initiate risk discussions and improve risk mitigation strategies. The ability to plan, prioritize and execute assigned tasks comes naturally to this person.

A Risk Analyst supports the Manager, Operational Risk with the implementation of the Operational Risk Management Framework; reviews risk registers/event logs; supports the VP, Risk & Compliance with the implementation of the Model Risk Governance Framework for Innovation. They understand the importance of RCSAs, Operational Risk Taxonomy, Risk Events, Risk Awareness and KRIs. They are committed to continuous learning and professional development while maintaining knowledge of legislation, regulations, standards and best practices for the effective management of operational risk.

(WIIFY) What’s in it for you:

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

Visit the CAREERS page of our website www.innovationcu.ca to learn more and apply!

Treasury Analyst

Treasury Analyst
1 year Term Position
Location: Canadian home office or Regina corporate office

SaskCentral provides a balance of energy and support to employees and is on a multi-year enterprise-wide transformational journey with continued focus on ensuring the success and financial viability of Saskatchewan credit unions. The role of the Treasury Analyst in this journey is to provide subject-matter expertise on several strategic projects to deliver exceptional liquidity management services to credit unions.

The Job:
Working in a project team setting, the Treasury Analyst will support the scoping, planning, testing, and implementation of workflow requirements related to products and services provided to credit unions. You will collaborate with Front, Middle and Back Office workgroups to complete required testing associated with international wire payments and to identify, stage, and report on a variety of capital markets transactions. As someone with a thorough understanding of capital markets transactions, asset types, and settlement procedures you will apply this knowledge to ensure all operational workflows follow industry best practices and contribute to the success of the projects.

The Candidate:

You will have a degree in business/commerce and/or solid experience with these functions and have or are working towards the completion of a professional financial designation (i.e. CFA, CA/CPA, CIM). You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience within banking and/or financial reporting and analysis, policies and practices and advanced knowledge of balance sheet, capital, liquidity and risk management concepts and practices. To be successful in the role, you will have experience in the structure and settlement of secured lending and/or loan products and strong knowledge of banking systems and related deposit products. Previous Credit Union experience is an asset.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and resume in confidence by Friday February 3, 2023 on our career page Recruitment (adp.com)

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that SaskCentral will be using virtual and in-person methods to connect with candidates and conduct interviews during the recruitment process.

Our employees tell us SaskCentral is a great place to work. It’s more than the competitive salaries and excellent benefits we offer. We believe you can have a challenging, rewarding career and work life balance, too. We value and support workplace diversity.

Enterprise Business Analyst

Permanent Full-time

Closes December 30

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

Annual Salary: $77,456 to $96,820

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

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: The Enterprise Business Analyst (EBA) will be the liaison between the business and developers and ensure business goals and objectives are met by completing analytical, testing and deployment activities. The EBA assesses and analyzes system capabilities to bring creative technology solutions while employing robust testing and problem-solving skills. The incumbent partners with internal stakeholders and third parties to ensure business needs are well represented and understood, appreciating the implications of underlying business issues and technology capabilities.

How does one do this? Glad you asked!

An Enterprise Business Analyst does the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in business analysis for all strategic projects. Work closely with and gather information from the business and other internal and external stakeholders to collaborate, conduct research, and document business needs and requirements for new and existing projects.
Proactively communicate and collaborate with external and internal stakeholders to identify, analyze and document/translate business requirements to system/functional specifications and requirements, Use Cases or User Stories.
Participate in all phases of project development (VeriPark Financial Services Platform, Microsoft D365 CRM, etc.) as required, including but not limited to scope setting, requirements gathering, testing, implementation, documentation, and communication, training, transition, and post-implementation support.
Provide excellent service to internal and external stakeholders and maintain a strong working partnership to strengthen the resolution of cross-departmental issues and goals.
Problem-solving, analyzing issues and identifying creative and practical solutions that consider business requirements and technology, identifying potential system enhancements and technology improvements for enhancing operational effectiveness, and helping design, document and maintain system processes.
Test new releases, fixes, and upgrades to the system, including regression testing, liaise with third parties to troubleshoot technology production issues or implement new technology services as required.
Develop and execute a test plan strategy, prepare test cases, conduct user acceptance testing, log issues for quality assurance, and utilize tools such as SQL or Excel to create reports for business units.
Educate requestors and developers on appropriate and desirable parameters to ensure they get the necessary information. Provide support to end users on standardized and ah-hoc reports.
Resolve user support issues for technology systems and business processes. Identify technology support issues that are outside the mandate of the internal support team and transition the support issue to the appropriate party on an as-needed basis.
Participate in business initiatives and identify potential technology solutions to simplify business processes and procedures and provide input into analyzing new products/services/ opportunities to help determine alternatives or applications.
Maintain a high level of awareness of the strategic direction, project initiatives and business goals of the organization to ensure technology systems align between all functional units and overall objectives are coordinated
Maintain a thorough knowledge of policies and procedures regarding departmental operations; all work is to be completed by policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and practice. Accurately and thoroughly document user support issues in a ticket tracking system for inquiries and issues to ensure prompt and efficient resolution

Why Should You Apply?

You have knowledge of or working experience with business glossary and data profiling technologies
Along with your strong analytic skills, you have the ability to define opportunities and problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts and make valid conclusions
Your interpersonal and communication skills are above average
You have intermediate-level knowledge of data governance and data management practices
You have a strong working experience of Microsoft Dynamics CRM and SharePoint
You have an understanding of conceptual data modeling concepts
You have training to know how to work in an Agile environment
As an asset, you have experience with DevOps and Agile certification
You have a strong understanding of the Microsoft Environment, workflows, and file management

Interested?

CLICK the Apply Today button 🙂

Accounting Technician – FNB Trust

The Company:

First Nations Bank of Canada (www.fnbc.ca) is a federally chartered bank servicing Indigenous and non-Indigenous customers throughout Canada. We are focused on delivering superior customer service and offering a full range of personal and business banking products. First Nations Bank has a strong history of growth and profitability with a clear strategy of expansion in the Canadian marketplace and provides ongoing career opportunities for our employees.

The Challenge:

Reporting directly to the Trust Officers, the Accounting Technician will be accountable for a high level of support and will contribute to a comprehensive, efficient and accurate reporting process that satisfies both internal and external stakeholder requirements.

As an Accounting Technician, you are responsible for supporting trust client service goals by providing accounting, payables and coordination services. You must be a driven and detail-oriented individual who is client-focused and efficient. This role requires you to take initiative and work proactively in a fast-paced industry. You are a highly skilled professional team member. This position will be required to prepare bank reconciliations, maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, post journal entries, prepare other statistical, financial and activity reports and support the accounts payable function. To be successful in this position you will require a strong knowledge in the area of accounting, payables and reporting.

Location:

This is a national position. Candidates from all Canadian regions will be considered, with preference to those able to be based from our Saskatoon, Winnipeg or Vancouver offices. Our Saskatoon and Vancouver offices are located on First Nation lands.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the finance or accounting department.
Strong analytical skills with ability to pay close attention to detail.
High level of organizational skills and ability to prioritize daily workload.
Ability to adjust to changing work priorities to meet deadlines.
Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft word and Excel.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong emphasis on bookkeeping and reconciliations is considered an asset.
Previous experience with regulatory bodies (OSFI, CDIC, FINTRAC, etc), internal/external audits and the banking industry would be an asset.
Willingness to travel and work additional hours outside of the Monday to Friday workweek as needed.
Accounting certificate or diploma is preferred but not required.
Class 5 driver’s license.

Make FNB Trust your First Choice!

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: hr@fnbc.ca

For more information, visit: www.fnbtrust.ca