Ontario – Credit Union Careers

VP Corporate Accounting

We’re looking for a VP Corporate Accounting to join our team! This position is integral to the function of our organization, taking accountability for the stable delivery, audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and the effective application of accounting policies across the organization. The VP Corporate Accounting ensures the accounting function operates predictably and resiliently, even during periods of change.

Provide leadership and direction to support the accounting team to deliver accurate and timely financial information and reporting, ensuring initiatives are in alignment with organizational strategy.
Oversee the preparation, review, and presentation of financial statements and reports, ensuring accurate and timely delivery and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate audits and liaise with external auditors and internal stakeholders.
Coordinate the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes, including presenting to executive leadership and Board of Directors.
Continuously evaluate current financial practices and procedures focusing on efficiency and risk mitigation efforts to safeguard credit union assets.
Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization using technology and oversee the implementation of solutions.
Champion the team’s adoption and proficiency of Microsoft tools to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

University degree in accounting, finance, or a related field in addition to a CPA designation.
7-10+ years of job-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of IFRS® Accounting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and the OSFI regulatory environment.
Proficiency in using accounting software, data analytics tools, and digital platforms (preferably Microsoft including Teams, Excel, Outlook, Copilot, Power BI and Power Query).
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.

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 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.

President & CEO

Location: Windsor, ON.

Motor City Community Credit Union (MCCCU) is a proud, member-owned financial cooperative with deep roots in Windsor–Essex County dating back to the late 1930s. With a longstanding commitment to “people helping people,” MCCCU delivers personalized financial services while reinvesting in the communities it serves. As the organization continues to build on its legacy of growth, community impact, and member service excellence, MCCCU is seeking a visionary and values-driven leader to serve as its next President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO provides strategic leadership to the Credit Union, working in close partnership with the Board and senior leadership team to establish and execute long-term goals, strategies, and policies. The CEO oversees all operations, ensuring financial strength, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence while fostering a high-performance culture. As the face of the credit union, the CEO serves as a visible ambassador within the community while strengthening relationships with members, the regulator and industry partners.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished and forward-thinking financial services executive with a minimum of ten years of senior leadership experience. You bring deep expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and organizational leadership, complemented by a strong business acumen and a collaborative leadership style. A trusted and engaging communicator, you excel at building relationships, influencing stakeholders, and leading high-performing teams. Experience working with or reporting to a Board of Directors is essential, and familiarity with the credit union system is considered a strong asset.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected, community-focused financial institution at a pivotal moment in its evolution. MCCCU offers the ability to shape strategic direction, drive innovation, and make a meaningful impact on the financial well-being of its members and the community. The successful candidate will join an organization defined by its cooperative values, strong local presence, and commitment to service excellence, with the mandate to position MCCCU for continued sustainable growth.

To apply for this position, please visit: boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/3213. For more information, please contact Andrew Dumont or Richard Rankin at rrankin@boyden.com and state the title of the position in the subject line of your e-mail.

MCCCU is committed to equity of employment. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted. MCCCU endeavours to accommodate the needs of candidates under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an interview, please advise if you require accommodation.

Wealth Management Advisor (Lambton County Region)

About Us:

We are a dynamic and growing credit union with 10 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 a Wealth Management Advisor to join our 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:

Salary Range: $63,703 to $79,628, (commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Total Target Compensation: $79,628.75 to $99,535.00 (TTC includes salary and potential variable compensation; variable compensation is based on 100% achievement* of targets)

Note: *Variable compensation potential maximum is 150% of target

Preferred Qualification: The Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation is considered a strong asset. Preference will be given to candidates who hold the designation or are actively working toward completion. The successful candidate will be required to obtain the licence within twelve (12) months of employment.

Location: Sarnia, serving the Lambton County Region

Job Function:

The primary role of the Wealth Management Advisor is to deliver comprehensive financial planning and advice to new and self-sourced Mainstreet members, focusing on mutual fund investment solutions. Their sales initiatives must align with the company’s vision, mission, and strategic objectives.

Within the organization, the Wealth Management Advisor collaborates closely with the retail branch network and the commercial lending division. This teamwork ensures a cohesive approach to member consultations, providing effective mentorship and coaching on wealth management products, services, and strategies, which in turn generates a consistent flow of member referrals.

In the community, the Wealth Management Advisor actively enhances Mainstreet’s reputation by engaging in local activities, establishing the company as a trusted and professional choice for wealth management and banking services. This engagement fosters new relationships and strengthens existing ones.

The position demands an in-depth knowledge of financial planning, mutual funds, market trends, and competitive dynamics within the industry.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct thorough analyses to pinpoint member needs and utilize financial planning tools to craft tailored recommendations that promote holistic advice and mutual fund sales, aiming to help members meet their financial goals.
Proactively participate in member interactions to discover additional opportunities for products and services, and strategically refer members to relevant departments to enhance member engagement, increase wallet share, and cultivate profitable new relationships.
Collaborate with retail and commercial advisory staff to meet growth objectives as outlined in the credit union’s strategic plan.
Prioritize member objectives in sales processes, ensuring they are valued above sales targets.

Actively pursue referral opportunities from Mainstreet staff, current members, and external sources to expand business reach.
Assist in developing and implementing community-focused business development plans. Drive the sales management process through external outreach, in-branch promotions, and other initiatives to grow the member base.
Organize and lead financial planning seminars and contribute to blog and vlog content to educate and engage the community.
Adhere to established guidelines by following all policies and procedures and conducting duties in an ethical manner.
Fulfill additional responsibilities and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP™), or Personal Financial Planner (PFP®) designation
MFDA licensed or licensable
Post-secondary diploma/degree, ideally in Commerce or Business Administration would be an asset
Exhibit outstanding interpersonal skills by being approachable, trustworthy, adaptable, and committed to excellence in both work and customer service.
Demonstrate proficiency in relationship management and sales, with a proven ability to discern member needs and provide suitable solutions.
Possess a solid understanding of the investment industry, including current trends, markets, and products.
Show a strong results-oriented approach in both sales and service to drive performance outcomes.
Leverage technology effectively to enhance productivity and streamline operations.
Display proven skills in networking, relationship building, client acquisition, and asset gathering, essential for expanding client bases and increasing assets under management.
Possess superior sales skills, including active listening, identifying business opportunities, persuasive influencing, negotiating, and closing deals.
Offer outstanding communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging and influencing diverse audiences.
Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating self-motivation and initiative.
Commitment to continuous education (CE credits)
Proven organizational and time management abilities

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. Application compatibility assessed with AI.

Member Service Representative II- Investments

Pay: CA$43,280.00 – CA$54,587.00 per year

Job Overview:

Oshawa Community Credit Union is seeking to hire a Member Service Representative II Position.

Oshawa Community Credit Union is a local, single branch financial cooperative seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide a full range of services to members including handling of inquiries, promoting and cross selling various credit union products and services, and to perform various “back-office functions”.

Main Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include any or all of the listed items below:

To provide courteous service to members while striving to exceed member expectations with the level of service provided.
Cross-selling of various products and services to ensure optimal utilization of products by members. Processing all supporting documentation to ensure timely completion of transactions.
Promotes the credit unions’ services by offering a full range of financial services, including investments.
Completes all necessary documentation or system updates to ensure immediate completion of any service provided.
Performs various ratings or searches (credit rating, PPSA etc) which will be required to secure the credit union. Ensuring accurate documentation of same.
Provides assistance to members by opening membership and accounts, answering various questions, and servicing member requests for the full range of products available at OCCU.
Identifies and fulfils members’ financial service transaction needs relating to: – processing member transactions, deposits/withdrawals – administering payroll deposits – cash handling – process cheques orders – cross sells and processes insurance products – process credit card applications – initiate CAFT origination services – process MTS incoming and outgoing wires – Process RRSP/RRIF/TFSA/FHSA transactions
Completes all aspects of member requests to ensure efficient, accurate and timely response.
Provides monthly remittances for Non-Resident Tax and RRSP reporting.
Remits daily cheque listings to Central 1.
Provides written reports to the CEO and/or supervisor. i.e. fraud reporting, Open Closed Membership Reporting.
Investigates bill payment errors/rejects, manages bill vendor lists.
Reconciles OCCU’s official drafts, ATM card stock and any other financial instrument as required.
Executes responsibilities required for a deceased or estate and POA accounts.
Processes Accounts Payable duties and maintains records of such.
Handles treasury and orders and ships cash as required and sets daily foreign exchange rates.
Processes clearing functions
Transaction review and confirmation to system reports, system inputting, investment renewals, cheque reconciling and depositing to Central 1, documentation completion, accounting reports and all other assigned reports, reconciling of various general ledger accounts, including Remote Deposit Capture, POS and Switch, eTransfers.
Ensures balancing and cash holdings of the ATMs daily, balancing POS and AFT’s daily. Ensures accuracy of cash holdings relating to ATM. Monitors ATM/PIN fraud reporting through the Verafin and FAS systems and acts as required.
Knowledge relating to products and services offered by Qtrade. Ability to cross sell and assist members with their products/services.
Ensures that all transactions and procedures are within Credit Union Policies.
Knowledge relating to OCCU’s online services and ability to troubleshoot member issues.
Knowledge relating to Proceeds of Crime Anti Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing regulations.
Identifies regulatory reporting requirements under FINTRAC guidelines. Submits internal reports to the Compliance Officer for reporting.
Manages EFM Alerts Enterprise Fraud Management system on C1.
Processes and manages Third Party Demand and Garnishments, MasterCard Guarantees.
Knowledge relating to the Privacy Act and any other regulatory or non-regulatory regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum of two years’ financial service industry experience in position of increasing responsibility with focus on various services within the financial services sector. Full understanding of the credit union industry and knowledge of the Credit Union’s policies, the Act and Regulations, FSRA Guidance notes and the Credit Union’s By-laws.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about helping others while developing their sales and customer service skills within a supportive team environment.

Technical Skills Required:

Completion of basic business accounting courses through an approved, accredited, recognized institution/organization.
Thorough product and service knowledge to ensure correct information is given to members relating to all OCCU products and services available.
Completion of tele-marketing courses through an approved, accredited, recognized institution/organization.
Completion of RRSP/RRIF/CSB courses through an approved, accredited, recognized institution/organization.
Completion of minimum credit granting courses (to level two) through an approved, accredited, recognized institution/organization.
Basic knowledge of financial planning.
Familiarity with estate and trustee administration.
Familiarity with insurance and other auxiliary services which will benefit the membership and produce additional revenue for the credit union.
Maintain excellent computer skills and typing skills to support all technical initiatives ensuring a competitive edge with the rest of the financial industry.
Sales training through an approved, accredited, recognized institution/organization.
Excellent communication skills, written, oral and presentation.

Performance Skill Requirements:

Reporting daily regarding various treasury functions; including balancing ATM.
Be educated and abide by AML, Terrorist Financing, and Privacy Regulations.
Accuracy in balancing and administrating all member services.
Accuracy daily in processing member transactions.
Attention to detail for submitting and reviewing of investment, insurance and other documents.
Reporting daily product activity and promotion of same.
Courteous service to members.
Timely responses to member requests.
Read all periodicals, bulletins, news reports etc. relating to financial services area.
Any other objectives, targets or functions which may be requested and required to fulfill from time to time.

Possible Career Paths:

Financial Service Manager
Loans Officer
Credit Manager
Administration Support

We are a unionized work environment offering excellent operating hours (Monday to Friday 9:00 – 5:00) with excellent pension and quality benefits. Oshawa Community Credit Union is a diverse, equitable and inclusive employer seeking an individual looking to be part of a dynamic team.

Start your amazing journey with Oshawa Community Credit Union today!

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Between 8:30-5:00
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Expected start date: April 13, 2026

Benefits:

Company pension
Dental care
Extended health care
Vision care

Work Location: In person

Please send all resumes to Linda Treen, CEO Assistant at lindat@oshawacu.com and Amy Osterhout, Financial Services Manager at amyo@oshawacu.com.

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Pathwise Credit Union I Oshawa, ON

For its next Chief Executive Officer, Pathwise Credit Union (PCU) is seeking a forward-thinking visionary leader capable of driving strategic growth, transforming member and employee experiences and aligning corporate strategy with a people-first talent plan. Exceptional with people, you have a proven track record of building great teams and supporting their development toward success. The new CEO will have a mandate to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth and innovation.

About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for leading the strategic and operational performance of Pathwise Credit Union. The CEO will ensure the organization fulfills its mission of delivering exceptional value to its members while fostering a workplace culture built on participation, integrity, and results. The CEO will also play a key role in positioning Pathwise Credit Union to grow market share, expand into new member segments, and build on its long-standing commitment to sustainability and cooperative values.

An accomplished strategic executive, the CEO will lead the execution of Pathwise Credit Union’s business strategy, ensuring financial sustainability and balanced risk, operational excellence, and a high-performing team culture. The successful candidate will be a purpose-driven and experienced executive ready to navigate the evolving credit union landscape while protecting the Credit Union’s mission and strengthening the value it delivers to its members.

Organization
Pathwise is a full-service credit union that has proudly supported the financial needs of its over 13,800 members across the Durham region for almost 90 years. Deeply rooted in the community and its cooperative values, Pathwise’s mission is “people helping people find their path to financial success”.

Pathwise Credit Union currently has 2 branches and 48 employees, with significant potential for growth under visionary leadership.

For more information, please visit: www.pathwise.ca

Role Summary
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for providing strategic leadership to Pathwise by working with the Board of Directors and the Leadership Team to establish, implement and oversee PCU’s long range goals, strategies, plans and policies.
The CEO is the highest-ranking executive officer in the organization and has responsibility for the overall success of the organization and is the ultimate decision-maker for the business operations.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
o The ability to develop and communicate a clear vision for the Credit Union and effectively lead the organization towards its goals and objectives.
o The ability to identify and develop strategic partnerships and collaborations with other credit unions, service providers, and community organizations to expand the Credit Union’s reach and enhance its offerings.
o A mindset of continuous improvement that is focused on member-centricity, streamlining operations, and keeping pace with industry trends and competition.

Financial Management:
o Strong financial acumen and the ability to manage and optimize the Credit Union’s financial performance, including asset growth, loan portfolios, liquidity, and profitability.

Risk Management:
o A deep understanding of risk management principles and practices, including credit risk, market risk, operational risk, and compliance, to ensure the Credit Union’s stability and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Team Building and Talent Management:
o The capability to build a high-performing team, recruit top talent and provide effective leadership.
o Architects and recruits a high-caliber executive leadership team, hand-selecting the strategic partners necessary to drive the Credit Union’s long-term vision and foster a positive organizational culture that attracts and retains skilled professionals.

Governance and Compliance:
o Knowledge of corporate governance principles and experience in ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies, including reporting requirements, ethical standards, and fiduciary responsibilities.
o Develops and maintains a productive working relationship with the Board, regulators, and other key stakeholders to achieve mutual goals.

Experience & Education
o A degree in business administration (master’s degree preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
o Experience of 7 to 10 years in senior management positions in a financial services organization.
o Exceptional knowledge and experience in the Canadian banking system and specifically, the credit union industry.
o Union experience is considered an asset.
o Experience in and/or understanding of reporting to a Board of Directors and ability to engage appropriately so that the Board can oversee the cooperative in accordance with good governance principles.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (PREFERRED)
o Demonstrated ability to lead sustainable growth, teams and channel distribution in a financial setting.
o Adept at leading digital transformation and growing technology skills with people.
o Experience with executive-level talent attraction, recruiting, integration and retention.

The salary range for this role is: $235,450 – $277,000 plus STIP.

This is a publicly advertised job posting for an existing vacancy.
Hawkeye Strategies Inc. does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.

Location
The primary location of this role is in Oshawa and Durham Region, Ontario, part of the Greater Toronto Area.

Please note that, while this is the preference of the Board of Directors, they are open to discussion with candidates who wish to commute from outside of the immediate area.

With a population of almost 200,000 people and the largest city in the Durham Region, Oshawa is a growing and diverse city located east of Toronto on Lake Ontario. With a rich General Motors history, it has expanded into a hub of health care, education, and technology, while offering a mix of suburban, urban, and natural amenities.

For more information visit:
https://www.oshawa.ca/explore-play/
https://www.durham.ca/en/discovering-durham/discovering-durham.aspx

Oshawa and Durham Region’s mix of dynamic community assets and growth opportunities makes it an ideal home base for leaders looking to make an impact—both professionally and personally.

To Apply

To fill this position, Pathwise Credit Union has partnered with governance consulting firm Hawkeye Strategies Inc. We would like to thank all applicants but regret that we are only able to personally contact those individuals whose backgrounds best match the requirements for the role.

For questions about this role, please email cerasuolo@hawkeyestrategies.com

Compliance Specialist

Open to any location in Canada (remote)

Temporary Full-time (approx. 12 months)

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

Conduct independent monitoring, testing, and analysis using digital tools and data analytics, including Innovation’s Risk system, Resolver.
Identify regulatory risk exposures that could impact operational efficiency and financial stability.
Contributes to incident and issues management, helping safeguard organizational assets and reputation.
Facilitate risk and self-assessments and contribute to the implementation and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures.
Assist in maintaining accurate risk inventories and control documentation, ensuring that all material risks are captured and managed as per regulatory expectations.
Assist with issue management by supporting the identification, escalation, and resolution of compliance issues, including remedial actions and tracking progress as necessary.
Utilize digital solutions to create efficiencies, maintain up-to-date compliance records and produce reliable information for decision-making.

Qualifications:

Business Administration Certificate with 3 years of experience in financial services analytical role or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of Regulatory Compliance Management-related Certifications considered an asset.
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as OSFI Guidelines, the Bank Act and associated regulations, FCAC Guidelines, CDIC Bylaws and guidelines, etc. considered an asset.
Diplomatic approach with stakeholders and strong communication skills.
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 (Excel, Teams, Viva, Power Automate, Power BI).

About Us

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.

Audit Data Engineer

Permanent Full-Time

We’re looking for an Audit Data Engineer to join our Internal Audit team and help strengthen our audit capabilities through high‑quality, well‑governed data analytics and automated assurance solutions. This role supports continuous risk identification and assurance by leveraging modern data engineering, analytics, and automation, while partnering closely with audit leadership, technology teams, and business stakeholders to ensure data solutions meet professional audit standards, regulatory expectations, and organizational best practices to turn complex data into clear, actionable insight that improves risk assessment, control effectiveness, and decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with Executive, Product, Data, Design, and Audit stakeholders to audit data‑related solutions and ensure that data infrastructure supports both business objectives and strong Data/AI Risk governance.
Partner with business, product, and governance teams to continuously improve the functionality, reliability, and auditability of enterprise data systems, ensuring they align with regulatory expectations and internal control standards.
Identify, access, and validate critical data to support full‑population testing and meaningful insights, ensuring that audit work ultimately strengthens processes that impact member experience and financial integrity.
Promote and help establish a technology-enabled Internal Audit function through optimized processes, aiding in delivering timely, high-quality, and cost-effective assurance.
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, testing, and evaluation of data, infrastructure, governance, and AI‑related controls, ensuring that weaknesses are identified early and remediated effectively.
Perform required reviews of data pipelines, infrastructure components, technology solutions and reporting systems to ensure they meet security, compliance, and operational risk requirements while maintaining transparency and member trust.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Statistics, IT, Engineering, or related fields
3+ years’ experience of working in IT internal audit or risk experience in financial institutions
Prior experience should include progressive responsibilities, including supervising and reviewing the work of others, and project management, including self-management of simultaneous work-streams and responsibilities
Strong written and verbal and comprehension both formally and informally, in a variety of formats and settings, including interviews, meetings, calls, e-mails, reports, process narratives, presentations, etc.
Strong experience in Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks, Blob storage & SQL Databases, Azure Devops, GitHub, Python, Java & Linux
Collaborative, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

About Us

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!
A flexible workplace. Innovation values work–life balance and considers remote and flexible work arrangements based on role requirements, performance, and business needs

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.

Chief People and Culture Officer

Massey Henry is pleased to once again support Kindred Credit Union (“Kindred”) — this time in the recruitment for a Chief People and Culture Officer (“CPCO”).

About Kindred Credit Union

Kindred Credit Union (“Kindred”) is a member-owned financial cooperative based in Southwestern Ontario. Kindred’s values-centred approach is woven into everything the organization does, making it the one-of-a-kind choice for those who want to “Make Peace with Your Money” – peace of mind and the impact of using money as a force for good.

Kindred offers a complete range of banking, borrowing, and investing products and services through eight branches and online. Members benefit from access to over 43,000 surcharge-free ATMs through THE EXCHANGE® Network in Canada and the Allpoint Network in the US.

Kindred was founded in 1964 and is rooted in the founders’ radical vision to see mutual aid put into faithful practice. Its core values of integrity, compassion, and stewardship continue to shape the organization today.

Kindred Today

From modest beginnings, Kindred has grown to $2.6B in assets under administration and provides everyday banking services to over 30,000 members. As of December 31, 2025, Kindred is the 10th largest credit union in Ontario and the 32nd largest in Canada. As the marketplace has changed, Kindred has adapted and continues to adapt, with their foundation and values remaining strong.

Kindred approaches banking with a forward-thinking mentality, proactively investing in the future to ensure the organization is prepared to serve its growing membership and impact its growing communities.

Kindred’s Purpose

Kindred’s Purpose is cooperative banking that connects values and faith with finances, inspiring peaceful, just, and prosperous communities.

Shared Values

Kindred operates in accordance with a strong set of shared values that are key to what makes it a values-centered financial institution, namely:

Integrity means we strive to align our words and actions with our values at all times. We hold ourselves accountable to keep promises and follow through on commitments. When a mistake happens, we make it right. We strive to do the right thing in the right way for the right reasons.
Compassion guides how we relate to each other and our communities, when it’s easy and when it’s not. We start with empathy, grace, and a deep appreciation for the equal value of each person, while also encouraging each other’s growth. Our mutual wellbeing depends on caring for one another in community where everyone is welcome.
Stewardship acknowledges that all we have has been entrusted to us and we are called to be wise with the money, time, and other resources in our care. We will be a trustworthy expert our members can rely on to do what’s in their best interest and that of our credit union.

Seven Cooperative Principles

As a credit union, Kindred shares the seven cooperative principles that have been in place for more than 100 years, including:

Voluntary and Open Membership
Democratic Member Control
Member Economic Participation
Autonomy and Independence
Education, Training, and Information
Cooperation Among Cooperatives
Concern for Community

Please visit the International Cooperative Alliance website for more information about the Seven Cooperative Principles.

Products and Services

Kindred offers a range of financial services to interested members seeking an alternative to traditional banking institutions. Leveraging unparalleled member experience, Kindred offers the opportunity to engage in values-centered banking, and the ability to become both a member and an owner, offering its members a full suite of banking products and services, including:

Everyday banking – personal and business
Loans and mortgages
Wealth, investments and insurance
Planning and advice

Values Products

Building on a foundation of mutual aid, Kindred offers a suite of unique values products designed to enable members to support each other and to extend access to financial services across the community, including:

Affordable Housing GIC and Loan – Canada’s first for members to support loans for affordable housing.
Community Inspiration GIC – for members to earn bonus interest for a church or charity of their choice.
No/low fee accounts – for charitable and community organizations, refugees, recipients of Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), or Ontario Works.
HomeShare Mortgage – for two or more members to pool resources together to buy a home.
Escalator Loan – for members who struggle with access to traditional credit options.
Creation Care Loan – for members to purchase environmentally sustainable home upgrades.
Crisis Care GIC and Loan – for members to support other members in financial hardship or distress.
Partnership GIC and Loan – for member to designate funds as a loan for another member or charitable organization.

Additionally, in 2016, Kindred became the first financial institution in Canada to have all their GICs validated as Socially Responsible Investments (SRI), and the credit union continues to implement a rigorous review process to ensure their members’ money is invested in ways that fit their values to build a more economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable world.

Governance Structure

Kindred’s leadership consists of three groups: the Board of Directors, the Senior Leadership Team, and the Council of Members. These teams work closely together to ensure the continuing success and sound governance of the credit union.

The Board of Directors establishes Kindred’s strategic direction, monitors the overall strength and financial performance of the organization, assesses the satisfaction of members, and ensures the credit union continues to be an engaging employer.
The Senior Leadership Team provides strategic oversight and direction, developing and managing strategies necessary to attain the credit union’s goals and objectives.
The Council of Members works closely with the Governance Committee of the Board, ensuring integrity in the recruitment of Directors to serve on the Board on behalf of the Membership.

Community Engagement

Kindred’s purpose is lived out through its members and in community with the congregations and charitable organizations that they support financially and volunteer with. Kindred strives to make a positive impact in the communities they serve by supporting tangible impacts, including monetary contributions, programs, and events, in two key focus areas:

Housing Stability: Building partnerships to advance the availability and stability of safe and affordable housing.
Food Security: Engaging with different partners to improve access to healthy food and contribute to the development of a sustainable food system.

Kindred gave more than $750,000 in charitable giving on behalf of its members in 2025.

The Kindred Charitable Fund Committee approved more than $160,000 in grants for 2025, and more than $1.6 million since 1999. More than 200 groups have benefited from these grants, which have impacted people and communities across Ontario.

Additional Information

Please visit the Kindred website for more information about their purpose and operations, including the current Board of Directors, Senior Leadership Team, and the Council of Members. These three teams work closely together to ensure the continuing success and sound governance of the credit union.

To learn more about Kindred, we also encourage candidates to review their 2024 Annual Report.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and serving as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (“SLT”), the Chief People and Culture Officer (“CPCO”) provides strategic leadership and oversight of Kindred’s Human Resources (HR) and Organizational Development (OD).

The CPCO ensures that corporate strategy elevates organizational culture and core values, while aligning people-centric initiatives with strategic goals. The CPCO guides cross-functional collaboration with other senior leaders to shape culture; improve organizational effectiveness, agility, and innovation; and grow a future-ready workforce that is engaged, high-performing, accountable, and sustainable.
By fostering a wholistic ecosystem perspective and leveraging data-driven insights, the CPCO cultivates an employment experience that reflects Kindred’s commitment to people and purpose and continuously strengthens Kindred’s employer brand.

Key Responsibilities

Impact and Contribution

Empowers and supports the team through strategic direction, coaching, and development.
Fosters a collaborative and engaged high-performing team, ensuring they see how they contribute towards Kindred’s long-term impact and future.
Cultivates a vibrant and purpose-driven workplace culture where employees experience an employment journey aligned with shared corporate values.
Drives engagement and performance through innovative HR and OD strategies.
Equips leadership with strategic insights, guidance, and support to make values-based, purpose-driven decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Ensures the workforce is future ready, effectively achieving current priorities while remaining agile and prepared for future challenges.
Reinforces Kindred’s reputation as a preferred employer and a trusted, values and purpose-driven financial partner that adapts and innovates to meet the evolving needs of its members and communities.

Core Accountabilities

Executive Strategy and Governance

Champions Kindred’s values, culture considerations, and employee experience in executive decision-making and strategy development, framing people as a strategic asset.
Ensures the senior leadership team and Board of Directors are appropriately engaged in decisions and issues related to areas within the CPCO’s purview.
Proactively contributes to enterprise risk oversight by flagging and mitigating culture and workforce-related risks, including legal and regulatory risks.
Serves as a primary liaison to the Board on Governance and HR matters, Board training, Board and executive compensation frameworks, and regulatory reporting.
Provides a stabilizing leadership presence during crises and organizational change.

Strategic Advisory

Serves as a trusted advisor to the CEO and SLT on culture, HR, OD, design, and change related matters:

Advises and coaches senior and business unit leaders on sensitive, confidential, and complex HR issues.
Partners on significant culture, OD, design, and change initiatives to help facilitate Kindred-wide consistency balanced with agility, innovation, and leadership accountability.
Proactively identifies issues and opportunities to the CEO and SLT where HR, OD, or design interventions would support Kindred’s business strategy and recommends and/or implements effective solutions.
Guides the CEO and SLT in succession planning and talent management strategies, ensuring workforce readiness and sustainability.
Coaches and encourages senior leaders around their accountability for culture; change leadership; employee performance, development, wellness, belonging, and engagement.
Leads the development of executive compensation programs and practices.
Supports the CEO in facilitating SLT development.

Culture and Organizational Vision

Leads the development and implementation of enterprise-wide people and culture vision and strategies:

Guides the corporate culture’s evolution to advance Kindred’s purpose and strategic objectives.
Leads and advises on culture and organizational change efforts, advocating for and coaching with agility, best practices, and a human-centric approach.
Shapes strategic compensation, development, wellness, EDI, and engagement programs that support and mobilize employees to help realize Kindred’s purpose and strategy, directing key investments in Kindred’s people.
Oversees the internal communication strategy and delivery to promote and foster organization-wide community and connection to Kindred’s purpose and strategy.

Strategic HR and OD Leadership

Provides strategic direction and leadership for HR and OD initiatives, ensuring all aspects of the employee experience and lifecycle reflect Kindred’s values and brand, meet changing needs, and support Kindred’s purpose and strategic goals:

Leads the People and Culture department (including all HR and OD functions, Learning and Development, Payroll, and Corporate Administration and Governance), ensuring all team members are aligned, performing, developed, rewarded, recognized, and engaged.
Guides and supports the team in their OD and change management engagements.
Oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of innovative programs related to all aspects of HR, such as talent acquisition, total rewards, learning and development, performance management, engagement, workforce planning, and employee relations.
Oversees the design of meaningful policies and practices that are compliant with legislation and regulation.
Ensures HR systems, policies, and practices are equitable, efficient, effective, sustainable, future focused.
Leverages people and culture analytics and insights to inform departmental and executive decisions and measure progress on key initiatives.
Ensures Kindred’s employer brand resonates and is effective internally and in the marketplace.

The Individual

Bringing 15+ years of progressive HR and organizational leadership experience, the Chief People and Culture Officer (“CPCO”) is a strategic, values-driven leader with deep expertise in HR strategy, organizational development, and culture leadership. The ideal candidate brings experience applying strong systems thinking and data fluency to design scalable, effective operating models that enable performance and informed decision-making.

A proven change leader, the CPCO has led complex organizational design initiatives and enterprise-wide transformation, aligning structure, roles, and capabilities to evolving business strategy. With experience overseeing multidisciplinary teams, they foster collaboration and clarity while embedding values into day-to-day business operations.

The CPCO brings high emotional intelligence, strong communication and facilitation skills, and a pragmatic, execution-oriented approach. Balancing analytical rigor with thoughtful leadership, they deliver people and culture strategies that strengthen organizational effectiveness and support long-term business and purpose-driven outcomes.

Key Qualifications

Technical Skills and Experience

15+ years of progressive HR or organizational leadership, ideally in financial services.
Experience leading complex organizational change and cultural transformation.
Proven oversight of multidisciplinary teams.
Proven strategic and values-based leadership skills.
Strong emotional intelligence and communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong systems thinking, problem-solving skills, and facilitation skills.
Strong analytical skills and data fluency.
Demonstrates a deep understanding of emerging industry trends and thought leadership on HR and OD, with the ability to serve as an advisor to the CEO, broader SLT, and Board of Directors as required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related field.
Master’s degree or professional certifications in HR or Leadership.
CHRL equivalent or higher.

Director of Finance (Full-time; Hybrid)

About Us:

We are a dynamic and growing credit union with 10 locations across Southwestern Ontario, committed to providing exceptional financial services to our members.

Mainstreet Credit Union is actively seeking an experienced Director of Finance to join our growing team!

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.

The Role

Salary: $124,138.00 – $155,173.00.00 (commensurate with experience)

Location: Hybrid role (in-office work at one of our Administration Offices (Strathroy or Sarnia)

Job Function:

The Director role is a key leadership position that works closely with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to support and execute corporate strategies. This role combines a global perspective with a strong commitment to the best interests of Mainstreet, fostering collaboration and alignment to achieve organizational goals.

As a subject matter expert in their functional area, the Director provides strategic guidance and leadership across the organization. They are a role model, promoting a balance between team dynamics and collective success. By championing innovative solutions, creative problem-solving, and continuous improvement, the Director ensures that Mainstreet’s members and the organization’s interests are safeguarded.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this role provides leadership to Finance, Treasury and Accounting functions, including financial operations, internal and external financial reporting, policy and procedure enhancements, budget and forecast preparation, asset liability management, liquidity and capital management, treasury management and internal controls.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

Develop and drive forward-thinking strategies for their functional area that align with Mainstreet’s vision and values.
Act as a trusted advisor, offering expert insights to inform decision-making across the organization.
Serve as a conduit between the Executive Leadership Team and the broader organization, ensuring seamless communication and alignment.

Team Leadership:

Set clear goals for their team and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
Provide mentoring, coaching, and constructive feedback to foster professional growth and promote team effectiveness.
Regularly evaluate team performance and identify opportunities for development and improvement.
Foster a culture of employee engagement by promoting collaboration, recognition, and inclusion within the team.

Operational and Strategic Execution:

Oversee the creation and management of the department’s annual business plan to achieve strategic objectives.
Prepare, manage, and monitor the department’s annual budget to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Own and oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies relevant to their functional area.
Drive strategic execution, ensuring alignment between departmental initiatives and Mainstreet’s organizational goals.
Lead and manage change initiatives to support adaptability, innovation, and continuous improvement across the department and organization.

Commitment to Excellence:

Ensure operational procedures and structures are integrated, efficient, and seamless, prioritizing an exceptional member experience.
Promote innovation and continuous improvement to enhance processes and outcomes.
Champion sustainability and growth initiatives that benefit members, the team, and the broader community.

Accounting:

Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements, follow up on discrepancies and implement solutions to ensure accurate reporting. Support month-end and year-end close process.
Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition.
Analyze accounting and financial records and systems to ensure compliance with established accounting standards, regulations, procedures, and internal controls.
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting and assess all credit union activity to ensure financial accounting compliance with IFRS.
Develop, recommend, and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Manage the IFRS 9 Expected Credit Losses model and provide recommendation on appropriate loss estimates.
Provide reporting, analysis, and recommendations on various issues, communicate resolution of compliance issues and other complex reporting figures.
Monitor and evaluate the financial performance of the credit union, identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.

Financial Reporting & Audit Management

Manage the preparation of financial statements, reports, and presentations for executive management, the board of directors, and regulatory bodies.
Develop and provide quality assurance for all monthly, quarterly, and annual reports submitted to regulators (ICAAP, ILAAP, MIR/AMIR) and/or external parties (CMHC, PICUZ)
Stay abreast of industry trends, market developments, and regulatory changes that may impact the credit union’s financial position.
Coordinate the preparation of the external financial statements and external audit.
Coordinate timing on all external audit work, discuss in depth process issues and audit findings and implement analysis for audit conclusion and implement corrective actions.

Other Finance Activities

Manage all financial activities of the company, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
Lead the finance team in analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making.
Collaborate with other departments to optimize financial performance, drive efficiencies, and support business objectives.
Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, investors, and financial institutions.
Prepare presentations and reports for senior management and board meetings, highlighting key financial metrics and performance indicators.
Stay abreast of industry trends, market developments, and regulatory changes that may impact the company’s financial position. Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of policies, procedures, and practices for Mainstreet’s liquidity and funding management, cash and investment portfolio management, asset-liability management, capital management interest rate management, and financial profitability modeling and analysis.
Deliver appropriate key performance indicators (KPI’s), required metrics, budgets and forecasting, financial reporting, and analytics to support business units, executives and board level committees as required.
Contribute and assist where required with committees and project teams to contribute to knowledge sharing and development.
Collaborate with the manager of treasury to administer the credit union’s liquidity, investments, and funding endeavors with the aim of maximizing returns.
Learn appropriate systems and tools to engage in leading, reporting and executing responsibilities such as Vantage, Prologue, ALM system, etc.
Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field; CPA required.
Minimum work experience of 5 years financial services industry; with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
Thorough understanding of IFRS accounting standards, financial principles, practices, and regulations specific to credit unions or financial institutions, including experience with regulatory bodies such as the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA).
Proven leadership experience with a focus on strategy development, team management, and operational execution.
Expertise in their functional area with a track record of innovative problem-solving.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, develop business plans, and execute strategic initiatives.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and guide teams while serving as a bridge between executives and the organization.
Commitment to member-centric values and fostering a collaborative organizational culture.

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.

Senior AML/ATF Compliance Consultant

About the Role

National Consulting Limited (NCL) is actively seeking an experienced professional to assist in the delivery of required Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF) compliance programs requirements to meet the needs of our credit union clients. This position works in conjunction with a team of specialists who report to the department Team Lead, and works closely with credit unions, legal counsel and regulators.

The successful candidate must be able to work independently and as a team in a remote (work-from-home) position. This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week). Occasional travel and in-person attendance are sometimes required. Computer equipment is supplied.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery and management of the fee-for-service AML/ATF compliance program product offering.
Providing AML/ATF guidance and form support to all credit unions.
Risk assessments related to money laundering and terrorist financing.
Identification of risk mitigation measures, streamlining process and workflow enhancements to ensure the AML Consulting team is delivering a robust and comprehensive program.
Meeting ongoing monitoring, investigation and reporting of suspicious transactions.
Application of AML/ATF legislative requirements, including record keeping and reporting to FINTRAC.
Development and delivery of specialized training for our clients to ensure an on-going compliance training program is available for employees as it relates to their job functions.
Leading AML/ATF special projects as required.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:

At least 5 years’ experience in the credit union or co-operative system providing operational support in Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing.
Expert understanding of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and associated Regulations.
Expert understanding of legislative requirements and AML/ATF trends/topics affecting credit unions.
Experience with Verafin.
An Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing designation.
Other regulatory compliance or risk management experience or designations.
Strong interpersonal skills, you will build trusting relationships with credit union management and deliver excellent client experience.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and facilitation skills.

What We Offer

A competitive compensation package, with salary aligned with qualifications and experience. Our benefits include a matched superannuation pension plan, comprehensive group coverage (health, dental, life, and disability insurance), a healthcare spending account, a wellness flex spending account, and paid personal days off.

How to Apply

If being part of our team interests you, please submit a resume and cover letter, in confidence, to hr@nationalconsultinglimited.com by Wednesday, January 7.

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, Banking and Card Services.