Ontario – Credit Union Careers

Governance Specialist

Closes: October 7, 2025
Salary Range: $75,204 – $103,406

We’re looking for a Governance Specialist to join our team! This position acts as a key liaison for Innovation’s Board of Directors and Committees, providing essential support in governance administration and executive coordination. This position is responsible for managing day-to-day functions within the Governance Division, including preparing meeting schedules, drafting agendas, and distributing confidential reports. The Governance Specialist ensures the accuracy and security of board documents, oversees director nominations and elections, and coordinates board surveys and annual meetings. The role also involves facilitating board remuneration and expenses, administering the governance budget, and supporting regulatory compliance through report preparation and audit coordination. By leveraging digital tools and fostering collaboration, the Governance Specialist drives operational efficiency, supports risk management, and champions Innovation’s values of accountability, integrity, and respect. The Governance Specialist position includes opportunities for professional development and succession planning for the Corporate Secretary role. Candidates should be open to growth, learning, and taking on expanded responsibilities as part of their career progression within the organization

The key responsibilities for this role include:

Administer and coordinate meetings, agendas, and confidential reports for the Board of Directors and Committees, ensuring all documentation is accurate, secure, and distributed in a timely manner
Manage day-to-day functions within the Governance Division, including maintaining and filing corporate records, preparing annual meeting schedules, and overseeing director nominations and elections, and management committee meetings
Arrange logistics for board meetings and events, including booking meeting rooms, lodging, and meals, and coordinating interactions between Board members and Executive Management
Draft, consolidate, and distribute confidential Board and Committee reports and packages, proofread management reports, and ensure all board documents, policies, and committee terms of reference are current and accessible
Assist in preparing and submitting reports to regulators, coordinate regulatory reviews, audits, and self-assessments, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and Credit Union bylaws
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement using digital technologies, and champion the adoption of Microsoft tools to enhance operational efficiency
Liaise with the Board and internal departments to facilitate board remuneration and expenses, and prepare and administer the Governance budget
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Credit Union policies and practices, assess risk in decision-making, and foster a proactive risk culture focused on transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement
This role may require occasional travel throughout the year to attend board meetings and related events, ensuring effective coordination and support for the Board of Directors and Committees. Innovation’s Travel Practice Guidelines will be followed.

Qualifications:

Experience is the primary focus for this role. 3-5 years experience in governance, executive assistance, compliance, or regulatory affairs within a financial institution
Education may include a diploma, certificate, or bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, governance, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications are considered an asset but are not required
A combination of education and experience will be considered, especially for candidates who aspire to further their education in governance or related areas
Advanced skills in Microsoft environment, workflows, board portals and electronic file management
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

ABOUT US

Hi! We’re Innovation Federal Credit Union. Our purpose is to simplify banking for all Canadians. We like to keep it simple. We have three values – Accountability, Integrity, and Respect – and we are constantly striving to improve our organization to make it better for you (our member and prospective employee)!

How are we different from other financial institutions? We’ve put in the work to become a federal credit union – just one of three in Canada – to secure the future of our organization and continue to grow across Canada. Made in Sask, Built for Canada!

We care about our communities and our impact – $1.1 million was given to local organizations last year who are making a difference! Nearly 29% of InnovationNation proudly identifies as part of a designated group, reflecting our strong commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion. We offer our full-time staff participation in our 7% employer-matched pension plan and extended health benefit plan from Day 1 (no waiting period!).

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 honored and respected.

Chief Financial and Risk Officer (Strathroy, Sarnia, Chatham)

About You

Mainstreet Credit Union is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking executive to serve as our next Chief Financial and Risk Officer (CFRO).

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will lead the integrated functions of Finance, Credit Risk, and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) – providing strategic oversight, regulatory stewardship, and operational alignment in a single unified role.

This position is ideal for an experienced financial leader who thrives on influence, cross-functional collaboration, and meaningful impact. It is also a compelling succession opportunity to the CEO, as the successful candidate will play a central role in shaping the credit union’s long-term direction.

The Role

Job Title: Chief Financial and Risk Officer (CFRO)

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Hybrid – based in Southwestern Ontario (Strathroy preferred; Chatham or Sarnia possible)

Salary Range: $171,053.00 – $213,816.00 (Commensurate with Experience)

Major Areas of Responsibility

Strategic Leadership & Governance

Serve as an advisor to the CEO and Board on financial performance, capital adequacy, credit risk, and enterprise risk.
Lead integrated financial and risk planning processes aligned with the credit union’s long-term strategy and risk appetite.
Actively participate in key governance forums, including Board meetings, Audit Committee, ALCO, Credit Committee, and ERM Committee.
Represent the credit union with regulators, leading the FSRA relationship alongside the CEO.

Financial Management

Oversee financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and internal controls.
Lead capital planning, interest rate risk management, liquidity strategy, and treasury operations.
Direct the external audit process and regulatory financial reporting requirements.
Guide investment decisions and rate-setting within approved policies and risk parameters.

Enterprise Risk Management

Champion the enterprise risk management framework, ensuring full coverage of strategic, financial, operational, technological, legal, and reputational risk domains.
Oversee key risk programs including business continuity, AML compliance, third-party risk, and cybersecurity oversight.
Foster a risk-aware culture across the organization through leadership, coaching, and structured risk dialogue.

Credit Risk Oversight

Provide executive oversight of credit risk policy, lending governance, and portfolio performance monitoring.
Ensure consistency with internal risk appetite and evolving regulatory requirements.
Guide delinquency management strategies and credit loss mitigation efforts.

Leadership & Talent Development

Lead and mentor three functional teams, each headed by a Director (Finance: ~7 staff; Credit Risk: ~5; ERM: ~4).
Build a culture of performance, collaboration, and proactive risk management across all areas of accountability.
Coach emerging leaders and support the development of future senior talent.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Professional accounting designation (CPA preferred) or equivalent senior financial leadership experience.
7–10+ years of progressive leadership in financial services, with oversight of financial reporting, treasury, credit risk, or enterprise risk.
Experience engaging with regulators and Boards; familiarity with FSRA’s risk-based supervision framework strongly preferred.
Deep understanding of asset/liability management, capital planning, and enterprise risk frameworks.
Proven success building high-performing, cross-functional teams and fostering strong working relationships.
Excellent communication and decision-making skills, with a mindset for continuous improvement and strategic growth.
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and balance operational pragmatism with long-term thinking.

Why Join Mainstreet?

With $1.2 billion in assets, a growing member base, and deep community roots, Mainstreet Credit Union is one of Ontario’s top 15 credit unions. We are committed to advice-led, member-focused banking that makes a real difference in people’s lives. This is a unique opportunity to join our Executive Team and shape the future of cooperative finance in Ontario—where performance, purpose, and people come together.

Join Mainstreet Credit Union and be part of a workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and fosters inclusion. We actively seek diverse perspectives, ensure equal opportunities for all, and cultivate a culture where every individual feels valued. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures an environment where everyone can thrive.

Mainstreet Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Note: This posting is for an open vacancy. AI in use for assessment of application compatibility.

Model Risk Analyst

Open to any location in Canada

Annual Salary: $75,204.19 to $103,406

We’re looking for a Model Risk Analyst to join our team! This position is integral to the function of our organization, playing a critical role in our Risk Management team. The key responsibilities for this role include:

Validation, documentation, and monitoring of model risk management activities in Innovation Federal Credit Union.
Implementation of robust risk management practices and developing effective risk mitigation strategies.
Collaborating with model owners and developers to ensure models meet regulatory and internal requirements.
Conducting basic quantitative analysis to assess model performance and limitations.
Preparing financial reports related to risk management activities.
Assisting in maintaining a model inventory and documentation in accordance with internal governance standards.
Communicating risk findings and recommendations to stakeholders at various levels of the organization.

Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in a quantitative field such as statistics, economics, mathematics, or engineering.
3-5 years of experience in financial services, preferably in risk management, model governance or related areas.
Actively pursuing certifications of FRM, CFA, or CQF is considered an asset.
Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, R, SQL or VBA.
Proficiency in Excel and basic data analysis tools.
Detail-oriented and risk aware, contributing to the safeguarding of our company’s assets and reputation.
Proficient in digital literacy, including (but not limited to) critical thinking, problem solving and navigation using digital solutions.
Use and comfortability with a variety of Microsoft 365 applications (Teams, Viva, Power Automate, PowerBI).

About Us

How are we different from other Credit Unions? We’ve put in the work to become a federal credit union – just one of three in Canada – to secure the future of our organization and continue to grow across Canada. We are proudly rooted in Saskatchewan, but our vision is national, or as we like to say, “Made in Sask, Built for Canada”.

What sets us apart:

Commitment to Community: $1.1 million was given to local organizations last year who are making a difference
Strong focus on Diversity and Inclusion: Nearly 22% of InnovationNation proudly identifies as part of a designated group, reflecting our strong commitment to fostering a diverse workplace
Benefits that start when you do: Our full-time staff participate in a 7% employer-matched pension plan, extended health benefits, employee and family assistance program, and a staff loan rate. These benefits all start on Day 1 of employment, no waiting period!

In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge that we are on the traditional territories of the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit who have graced these lands for millennia.

We are privileged to live on, work on and enjoy the benefits of these lands, now known as Canada.

Senior Manager, Technology & Information Security

The Job

The successful candidate must be self-driven and able to work independently as this is a remote work position. Key responsibility areas of the position include:

Leadership in Information Security and Technology operations with clients and NCL.
Responsible for development, implementation, and support of Information Security and Technology requirements.
Support risk management, compliance, and governance.
Relationship management with credit unions, system partners, and vendors.
Manage contractual arrangements with external vendors and the client base.
Advocate for credit union business needs for product and service development initiatives.
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships.
Ensure that NCL’s service offering evolves and enhances credit unions’ market competitiveness.

This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week). Occasional travel and in-person attendance sometimes required. Technology equipment is supplied.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess:

Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Computer Systems, Information Technology or Cyber Security, combined with approximately 10 years’ related work experience. Experience working in a credit union is preferred and a combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered.
Certification of industry security certifications like CISM, CRISC, CISA, CISSP, SSCP.
Knowledge business operations/systems in the context of evolving technological, security and business requirements.
Analytical skills and abilities for understanding and articulating complex technical and business requirements.
Experience with implementation and operational processes.
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Proficient in conflict resolution and empowered to independently solve problems.
Ability to take initiative and be flexible to anticipate changing needs of clients.
Experience in project management practices.
Exceptional communication, organizational and facilitation skills.
Expertise to prepare strategic and operational plans for product lines to meet targets and budgets and align with the overall business strategy.
Ability to develop product line budget, monitor and report on progress.
Proficient in Microsoft 365 business tools.

Compensation

NCL offers a competitive compensation package. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Benefits include a matched superannuation pension plan; group benefits (health, dental, life and disability insurance, and a Healthcare Spending Allowance, Wellness Program) and paid personal days off.

If being part of our team interests you, please submit a resume and cover letter, in confidence, to hr@nationalconsultinglimited.com by August 29, 2025. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

National Consulting Limited is owned by a consortium of 25 Saskatchewan credit unions and partners with credit unions across Canada to provide expertise in Risk Services such as Compliance, AML, Fraud Protection, Privacy, Procurement, Digital Banking and Card Services.

Financial Reporting Manager (Full-time;Hybrid)

About Us:

We are a dynamic and growing credit union with 11 locations across Southwestern Ontario, committed to providing exceptional financial services to our members.

We believe we have the best team in the business due to our leadership philosophy of excellence, and team development. With our full spectrum of investment, credit, and general banking instruments, our team can build the solution that is best for our customers; and since our customers are also our shareholders, this will always be our business objective!

Mainstreet Credit Union is actively seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to join our growing team!

Why Join Our Team?

At Mainstreet we believe in investing in you – whether it is our employees or our incredible members. At Mainstreet we are committed to providing exceptional service, advice and improving and making a difference in the lives of our members.

Mainstreet offers its employees:

Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
Opportunities for training and advancement
Generous salary, vacation and benefits (Mainstreet is a Living Wage employer)
Opportunity to work at a values-based cooperative

Our Values:

Personalized: High quality personalized advice with flexible solutions.

Supported: Highly responsive through empowered professionals.

Known: Meaningful impact and connected to community.

Easy: Easy and in the way our members prefer.

The Role:

Job Title: Financial Reporting Manager

Reports To: Director of Finance

Job Function:

The Financial Reporting Manager is a key leadership role within the Finance team, responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reporting and related activities for the credit union. This includes oversight of financial statements, regulatory reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and effective financial operations such as payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and general ledger reconciliation.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Reporting Manager leads a team of three and fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The role plays a critical part in ensuring reporting excellence, building leadership capacity, and supporting strategic financial initiatives that enable long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and regulatory standards.
Oversee the timely and accurate submission of internal and external financial reports, including those required by regulatory bodies, external auditors, and the Board of Directors.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements, including filings with FSRA and other applicable regulators.
Manage the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Central 1 IFRS 9 model, ensuring accuracy and consistency in related reporting.
Supervise and develop a high-performing team responsible for payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and general ledger reconciliation.
Maintain and enhance internal controls, reporting frameworks, and finance-related policies to ensure compliance and mitigate financial risk.
Assist with the annual budget process by supporting data collection, analyzing and reviewing forecast runs used to develop the budget. Utilize the budgeting system to generate projections and provide insight into variances between forecasts and budgets over time.
Collaborate with external auditors and examiners, preparing audit documentation and managing requests and inquiries.
Drive continuous improvement across financial operations and reporting processes, with a focus on automation and efficiency.
Stay current with changes in accounting standards, regulatory guidance, and industry best practices to ensure proactive adaptation.
Support strategic finance projects, including cost optimization, financial modeling, and analysis for new initiatives.

Qualifications:

CPA designation required.
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, accounting, or audit.
Experience leading or supervising a finance or accounting team.
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and regulatory reporting in the financial services or credit union sector.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with financial systems and tools, including Microsoft Excel, general ledger software, and reporting platforms.

Mainstreet Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

*Note:

This posting is for an open vacancy.

Application compatibility assessed with AI.

Assistant Vice President, Payments

Location: Flexible, ON.

WFCU Credit Union has been recognized as a leading, progressive financial institution headquartered in Windsor and Essex County since 1940. Proudly serving Ontario residents, community organizations, small businesses, commercial entities, and public institutions for over 85 years, WFCU is the sixth largest credit union in Ontario, and among the top twenty credit unions in Canada.

WFCU’s card payments portfolio provides a unique opportunity to provide its members with products and services suited to meet their needs. WFCU is seeking its first Assistant Vice President (AVP), Payments.

Reporting to the SVP, Operations, the AVP leads a small but mighty team with overall responsibility for WFCU’s card payments portfolio including credit, prepaid & debit cards. The AVP develops and executes the strategy to launch prepaid and credit MasterCard products and ensures the proper integration of all card products into WFCU’s retail delivery model. The AVP also leads the credit union’s payments modernization initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings a university degree in a relevant field in addition to a minimum of 8 years of experience leading teams and implementing projects and developing use case scenarios in another financial institution. WFCU will benefit from your demonstrable knowledge of the card space as well as your proven skill in developing and establishing effective business relationships and partnerships. You are a naturally collaborative and inclusive individual who highly values working with internal stakeholders in areas such as risk, compliance and marketing. Innovative, entrepreneurial and outcomes oriented, you take great satisfaction in taking a card product from concept to reality and from business case to boardroom. You are an outstanding communicator, influencer and negotiator, skilled at supporting, liaising and/or presenting to executive management and/or Board level committees.

Find out why WFCU, for the 6^th consecutive year, has been certified as a Great Place to Work and has repeatedly been named one of the Best Workplaces in Canada. To apply for this position, please visit: boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/2916. For more information, please contact cmorrison@boyden.com and state the title of the position in the subject line of your e-mail.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.

WFCU Credit Union will accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities through our recruitment process as we are made aware of these requests. The accommodation will be based on the individual needs of the job candidate.

Director, Enterprise Risk Management

Location: Toronto, Kitchener, or Windsor, ON.

WFCU is seeking a skilled Director, Enterprise Risk Management to join its dedicated team rooted in their mission to drive progressive change through innovative financial solutions.

Reporting to the Senior Risk Officer (SRO), the Director supports the execution, ongoing development and evolution of the risk management function at WFCU. By applying a systematic and disciplined approach to identifying and assessing risks across both our traditional business model and innovative new initiatives, the Director enhances the overall effectiveness of our risk management strategies. The Director serves as an advisor to the SRO and other stakeholders providing guidance on risk related matters operating in the second line of defense. Also, the Director will support the ongoing development and continuous improvement of our risk management program.

As an ideal candidate, you bring a university degree and a professional designation (CPA/CA, CRMA or CRM), or advanced degree (MBA) combined with a minimum of five years of team leadership experience. You demonstrate sound knowledge of risk management principles applicable to financial institutions, along with strength in financial management concepts and familiarity with auditing principles, ideally acquired within a credit union or other financial institution that operates advanced risk management systems and processes. WFCU will benefit from your experience developing risk management strategies, implementing and maintaining enterprise risk management frameworks and comprehensive risk reporting and applying analytical skills in evaluating risks. An outstanding communicator who can establish effective business relationships at all levels, you are particularly adept at supporting, liaising and/or presenting to executive management and/or Board level committees. You consistently demonstrate strong judgment, tact, and diplomacy, and can accurately communicate WFCU’s current and changing risk profile.

Find out why WFCU, for the 6^th consecutive year, has been certified as a Great Place to Work and has repeatedly been named one of the Best Workplaces in Canada. To apply for this position, please visit: boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/2914. For more information, please contact cmorrison@boyden.com and state the title of the position in the subject line of your e-mail.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.

Operational Risk & Compliance Advisor (Full-time; Contract)

6 –12 Month Contract (with possibility of extension)

Remote/Hybrid options available.

Salary Expectations: $75,569.00 – $94,461.00

Join our team and help strengthen risk management at one of Ontario’s leading credit unions.

We’re currently seeking a detail-oriented, inquisitive, and experienced Operational Risk and Compliance Advisor to support our Enterprise Risk Management team on a 6 – 12-month contract. In this role, you’ll provide operational risk management expertise, fraud oversight, and AML compliance support to a growing team. This is a great opportunity for a skilled risk or audit professional who thrives on digging into processes, asking good questions, and helping teams build stronger controls.

What You’ll Do:

Identify and assess operational risks across business processes, systems, vendors, and external events.
Work with our ERM Director and business teams to identify key areas of operational risk.
Document current state controls for identified risks.
Provide advisory support and technical expertise to our fraud team.
Support AML compliance activities in partnership with our CAMLO.

What You’ll Bring:

Experience in compliance, operational risk management, or audit (financial services preferred).
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Comfortable gathering information, asking probing questions, and conducting interviews with stakeholders.
Curious, collaborative, and proactive problem-solver.
AML program oversight experience and/or project management background would be an asset.

Why Join Our Team?

Mainstreet offers its employees:

Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
Opportunities for training and advancement
Generous salary, vacation and benefits (Mainstreet is a Living Wage employer)
Opportunity to work at a values-based cooperative

Our Values:

Personalized: High quality personalized advice with flexible solutions.

Supported: Highly responsive through empowered professionals.

Known: Meaningful impact and connected to community.

Easy: Easy and in the way our members prefer.

*Note:

This posting is for an open vacancy.

Application compatibility assessed with AI.

Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in understanding and translating business needs into actionable requirements, ensuring the successful delivery of digital transformation initiatives. This role involves working closely with stakeholders, including business users, developers, and project managers, to drive business analysis activities on medium to large size projects.

We’re looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our team! This position is integral to the function of our organization, playing a critical role in our Project Management team. The key responsibilities for this role include:

Elicit, analyze, and document detailed business and system requirements for digital transformation projects.

Facilitate collaborative sessions with diverse business stakeholder groups to drive requirements discovery, analysis, and review.

Develop plans and accurate estimates for completion of requirements, continuously improving the level of detail and accuracy of estimates.

Lead requirements prioritization and leverage techniques to drive out business priorities.

Verify requirements for quality and validate requirements with impacted stakeholders.

Build and maintain a repository of reusable requirements documentation to support future initiatives.

Provide guidance and support to junior business analysts and participate in knowledge-sharing activities.

Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement digital strategies that align with business goals.

Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Coach leaders in the organization on effective business analysis processes, champion and evolve IFCU business analysis disciple and methodologies by providing processes, structures and tools.

Some things we would like to see in our successful applicant:

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related filed
Certification in business analysis (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA), CBAP® (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or CCBA® – IIBA , PMP® or CAPM® – PMI (for project work), Agile certifications (e.g., CSM, SAFe Agilist)
5 – 7 years of experience in business analysis, preferably within the financial sector
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of business analysis principles and methodologies.
Proficiency in Agile practices and tools (e.g.,Azure DevOps).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Use and comfortability with a variety of Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Teams, Viva, Power Automate, PowerBI)
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma is a strong asset

About Us

We care about our communities and our impact – $1.1 million was given to local organizations last year who are making a difference! Nearly 22% of InnovationNation proudly identifies as part of a designated group, reflecting our strong commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion. We offer our full-time staff participation in our 7% employer-matched pension plan and extended health benefit plan from Day 1 (no waiting period!).

In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge that we are on the traditional territories of the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit who have graced these lands for millennial. We are privileged to live on, work on and enjoy the benefits of these lands, now known as Canada.

Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading, directing, planning, and implementing selected strategic, complex projects and change management practices by working with Business Owners and project teams to successfully execute. This role masters project management practices that align with the organizational needs and supports the ongoing development, implementation, and maturation of these practices while educating the organization and enhancing their adoption of these practices around Project Management and Change Management. .

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team! This position is integral to the function of our organization, playing a critical role in our Project Management team. The key responsibilities for this role include:

Proven ability to lead enterprise- level projects involving system implementations, digital transformation, regulatory change, and process optimization.
Skilled in managing all phases of the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing.
Strong command of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with the ability to work in hybrid environments.
Expert in project scheduling, budget management, resource planning, and risk mitigation.
Experience with vendor management, including handling RFPs, SOWs, SLA oversight, and contract negotiations.
Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to federal credit unions, such as OSFI, FINTRAC, and privacy laws (PIPEDA, CASL, data residency regulations).
Experience delivering projects in retail and commercial banking, digital banking, mobile platforms, lending and deposit systems, CRM, ERP, core banking, or payment modernization.
Familiarity with co-operative banking models, governance, and values.
Demonstrates strong stakeholder management abilities, engaging effectively with all levels from C-suite to frontline staff.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related filed
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Project Management Professional (PGMP)
Agile certifications in Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Agilist (Scaled Agile Framework), PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) and/or Change Management Certification are strong assets
7–10 years of project management experience, preferably in financial services or regulated industries
3–5 years leading enterprise-scale, cross-functional, and technology-focused projects
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
A strategic thinker with hands-on delivery capability, excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
Exhibits high accountability, initiative, and resilience, skilled in change leadership and influencing organizational adoption.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Use and comfortability with a variety of Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Teams, Viva, Power Automate, PowerBI)
Proficiency in project management tools, collaboration tools, reporting tools, and ability to work closely with solution architects, developers, business analysts, and QA teams.