Province: Saskatchewan

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.

 

 

 

Lending Account Manager/Trainee

Unity Credit Union is seeking a dedicated and skilled Lending Account Manager/Trainee to join our team. This is a permanent, on-site, full-time position (37.5 hours per week) that requires specialized expertise to grow their consumer, commercial and agricultural lending services and skills, and enthusiastically connects with credit union members to understand and support their financial goals and success.

Position Description: The Lending Account Manager/Trainee plays a crucial role in ensuring an exceptional lending service. Reporting to the Manager of Lending, you will:

  • Proactively grow, develop, and manage portfolios of member relationships; assess and anticipate individual members’ needs to maximize member relationships; conduct interviews and regular portfolio reviews with members to identify lending needs.
  • Learn to grant all types of loans and provide all types of lending services with assigned lending limits. The position may be assigned agricultural and commercial lending under the guidance of a more experienced lender.
  • Review delinquent accounts, analyze current statuses; identify actions required to address delinquencies and initiate actions to collect on delinquent loans under 90 days ensuring communication with Manager of Lending.
  • Promote Unity Credit Union and maintain active involvement in the organization and community.

Compensation: Unity Credit Union offers a competitive total rewards package. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Benefits include a matched pension plan; group benefits (health, dental, life, disability, and critical illness insurance), and paid community involvement.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have completed Grade 12 and a two-year post-secondary Business Administration Diploma; and one to three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A willingness to learn through formal and informal channels will keep a Lending Account Manager/Trainee on the path to success. We welcome applicants with prior lending experience. Timelines may be adjusted accordingly depending on prior experience, responsibilities, and training.

The Credit Union: Unity Credit Union is a successful rural-based credit union with assets over $300 million and 34 employees serving 4500 members.  Our vision is, “Partnering to Achieve Success and Build a Better Community” and that is how we work and serve every day.

The Community: Unity is a progressive community of approximately 2500 people located in West-Central Saskatchewan. Services include K-12 schools, full health center facility, skating and curling rinks with artificial ice, swimming pool, and a regional park with a 9-hole grass green golf course, and camping. Economic drivers include salt mining, manufacturing, agriculture, oil and gas industry, and a grain alcohol and spirits plant. For more information on the town of Unity, visit www.townofunity.com.

If you have a passion for partnering to achieve success and would like to work with an amazing team of professionals where you can build and further your career, we would like to hear from you!

Applications will be accepted until September 12, 2025, or until a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are encouraged.  

Submit a cover letter and resume to:

Rachel Davey, Human Resources Coordinator
Email: rachel.davey@unitycu.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to meet fidelity bonding requirements, including declaration of work history, completion of reference checks, a criminal record check, and a credit check.

Manager, Operational Risk Management (ORM)

 

WE’RE HIRING!

Manager, Operational Risk Management (ORM)

Full Time Permanent

About Us

First Nations Bank of Canada is a federally chartered bank primarily focused on providing financial services to the Indigenous marketplace in Canada. Over 87% Indigenous owned and controlled, FNBC is a leader in advocating for the growth of the Indigenous economy and the economic well‐being of Indigenous people. Headquartered in Saskatoon, SK. FNBC takes pride in its workforce of over 65% Indigenous employees working at locations across Canada.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, the Manager ORM (Operational Risk Management) will provide support to the Bank’s Enterprise Risk Management function ensuring the Bank’s operational resiliency program and obligations are understood and communicated across the Bank. The Manager ORM will lead the operational risk management program, ensuring effective internal control processes are in place, provide leadership in the assessment, remediation, and monitoring of operational risks, as well as drive enhancement of operational resilience for continued adherence to regulatory requirements. This permanent full-time position is based out of our Head Office in Saskatoon, SK, located on First Nations land. We are open to flexible working arrangements, which includes hybrid and remote.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership, direction and management for the identification, measurement, and monitoring of operational risk.
  • Provide an independent perspective on operational risk and controls.
  • Oversee operational risk types, including third party, technology and cyber, data, business continuity, crisis management and change management through effective challenge in risk tools and practices, and risk review and control assessments.
  • Provide guidance, oversight, and effective challenge to business lines in the assessment and establishment of effective controls, ensuring alignment with FNBC’s Operational Risk Management and Resilience Framework.
  • Support second line testing in the identification and documentation of operational risk deficiencies within the Bank and support the development of remedial plans.
  • Proactively monitor emerging risks and external events and stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices.
  • Enhance operational risk management framework, policies, and procedures to ensure continuous improvement and program maturity across the Bank as well as compliance with OSFI’s E-21 guidelines.
  • Promote a strong risk culture by developing awareness of the importance of operation risk assessment, early identification of such risks, and the need to establish appropriate controls and tools to monitor operational risks.
  • Work closely with business unit leaders, peers in risk management, and other stakeholders to ensure a consistent and collaborative approach to operational risk management.
  • Develop root cause analysis and provide risk oversight on operational risk incidents.
  • Support the development, monitoring, and measurement of key risk indicators (KRIs).
  • Gather information, design, and prepare regular reporting.
  • Monitor and report on operation risk metrics.
  • Support internal and external audit processes by providing necessary information and oversight.
  • Other duties as assigned.

About You

  • Analytical skills, planning and organizational skills, interpersonal skills.
  • An effective communicator, capable of working across departments with stakeholders holding competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and experience building, maintaining and reviewing risk frameworks and their inputs.
  • Experience implementing ORM best practices in an organization.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of work experience in a Risk Management role with at least 3 years at a financial institution.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent of education and industry related experience.
  • Knowledge and experience using GRC software and platforms.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft applications.

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

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including group benefits, savings plan, professional development, and opportunities for career growth. If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the qualifications, and are eligible to work in Canada, please apply at our career at  Career Centre | Recruitment. The posting will remain open until August 1, 2025.

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

Retail Policy & Procedures Writer (1 Year Term)

WE’RE HIRING!

Retail Policy & Procedures Writer 

Full-Time Term (1 Year)

About Us

First Nations Bank of Canada is a federally chartered bank primarily focused on providing financial services to the Indigenous marketplace in Canada. Over 87% Indigenous owned and controlled, FNBC is a leader in advocating for the growth of the Indigenous economy and the economic well‐being of Indigenous people. Headquartered in Saskatoon, SK. FNBC takes pride in its workforce of over 65% Indigenous employees working at locations across Canada.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Retail Policy and Procedures Writer to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. Reporting to the Chief Retail Banking Officer, the successful candidate will bring a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Policy and Procedures Writer, ideally within the financial services industry.

The Retail Policy and Procedures Writer role involves creating, revising, and maintaining policies and procedures to ensure they are compliant, clear, and effective. This position requires close collaboration with different departments to address their specific needs and ensure regulatory compliance. This permanent full-time position is based out of our Head Office in Saskatoon, SK, located on First Nations land.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and update retail policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with department heads to ensure policies meet regulatory and operational requirements.
  • Research regulatory guidelines and standards to ensure compliance.
  • Provide clear and concise documentation that is easily understood by all employees.
  • Assist in the development of training materials related to policy implementation.
  • Conduct periodic reviews of existing policies/procedures to ensure continued relevance and compliance.
  • Advise on policy-related queries and issues from retail staff and management.

About You

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience with technical writing and documentation.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What we’re looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Policy, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in policy writing or a related role.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory guidelines and standards.
  • Attention to detail and ability to convey complex information clearly.
  • Organized – Plans and organize tasks and work responsibilities to achieve objectives.
  • Communication – Communicates effectively, both written and oral.
  • Leadership – inspires a shared culture by keeping employees informed and working.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate multiple client engagements to meet reporting deadlines.
  • Acceptable criminal record and credit checks.

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

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including group benefits, savings plan, professional development, and opportunities for career growth. If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the qualifications, and are eligible to work in Canada, please apply at our career at  Career Centre | Recruitment. The posting will remain open until August 1, 2025.

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

Senior Compliance Analyst

At Conexus, we are focused on supporting our members with their needs for today, while also helping them pursue their goals for the future. It’s more than conducting a banking transaction, it’s about providing insightful content, tools, expert advice, and a full suite of products to inspire confidence in their financial decision-making. We prioritize performance excellence, and our employees champion each member’s success, ultimately contributing to a thriving province.

We are curious, courageous, confident and committed. Our values ensure we consistently deliver outstanding member experiences. As employees, we are more than just individuals who come to work each day, each role is a vital part of Conexus.

We acknowledge that our Conexus offices and facilities are located on Treaty 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 lands. These are the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota and Saulteaux peoples, as well as the homeland of the Métis.

The bigger picture

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and technically proficient individual to come on board as our Senior Compliance Analyst. The Senior Compliance Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of our AML systems, tools, and software solutions. This position is responsible for configuring, optimizing, and maintaining AML technology platforms, while working closely with multiple departments to ensure seamless system performance and alignment with regulatory requirements. The preferred locations for this position is Regina, Saskatoon or Prince Albert, however remote options, from within Saskatchewan, will also be considered.

How you’ll be spending your time

  • Lead configuration, installation, customization, and integration of AML software with internal systems, including the banking system.
  • Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot AML platforms to ensure performance, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Customize and enhance AML tools to detect emerging financial crime trends and evolving risks.
  • Conducting transactional analysis and risk assessments using SQL to identify suspicious patterns and behaviours.
  • Perform enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk members, including complex ownership structures.
  • Investigate flagged transactions for potential criminal activity and prepare accurate Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) in line with regulatory timelines.
  • Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and custom reports to support AML monitoring, audits, and trend analysis.
  • Automate AML workflows to streamline investigations, case management, and regulatory reporting.
  • Liaise between IT and Compliance teams to align technology solutions with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with auditors and regulators to ensure AML systems meet compliance standards.
  • Document technical specifications, system changes, and updates to AML software solutions.
  • Stay current on AML regulations and recommend process improvements based on risk trends.
  • Support internal audits, regulatory reviews, and mock examinations.
  • Oversee AML risk assessments and EDD programs.

The way people describe you

  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and investigative skills to assess risk and detect suspicious activity.
  • Strong investigative skills to analyze transactions, assess risk, and identify suspicious activities within large volumes of data.
  • Skilled in reviewing complex data and drafting clear, concise STRs for regulators and law enforcement agencies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to engage stakeholders effectively.
  • Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities in high-stakes, complex scenarios.
  • High emotional intelligence and self-awareness, fostering authentic, inclusive, and transparent relationships.
  • Demonstrated commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and personal development.
  • Proactive, self-driven, and wellness-focused, maintaining high performance standards.
  • Strong organizational awareness and business, financial, and data acumen to support sound decision-making.
  • Effective at problem-solving, time management, and prioritization to meet business objectives.
  • Collaborative team player who contributes diverse perspectives and fosters team growth.
  • Skilled in building inclusive environments and empowering teams through clarity and competence.

The experience you bring

  • Solid understanding of AML regulations, including STR filing requirements
  • In-depth knowledge of financial crime regulations, sanctions, and the ability to identify suspicious patterns consistent with money laundering or terrorist financing
  • CAMLI Compliance Officer 101 accreditation (entry Level)
  • CAMLI Practicing Associate designation (fully functioning)
  • Working knowledge of SQL

Salary Range:

$77,730 – $103,640 with 10% Short Term Incentive Target

Benefits and Perks

The success of our members relies heavily on the performance and accomplishments of our employees. That’s why we prioritize offering our team a variety of perks and benefits designed to support their success and well-being, both at work and in their personal lives. Some of these additional benefits may include, but are not limited to:

  • Preferred rates for all your banking needs, helping to make life more affordable.
  • Generous vacation benefits with additional paid days off – giving you time to spend on what’s most important to you.
  • Competitive benefit package options covering all aspects of personal wellness.
  • 7% pension matching, after one year of employment, to support you toward retirement.

We are excited to welcome candidates who bring a blend of academic, professional and volunteer experience that sets them apart. Research shows that many applicants tend to apply only when they meet every qualification of the role. However, we encourage you to explore opportunities that closely match your skillset and experience. We truly value diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, as we are dedicated to creating inclusive and diverse workplaces. This opportunity closes on August 7, 2025 – apply now! If you have questions about this position, please contact Karin Sundqvist, HR Advisor at jobs@conexus.ca

Vice President, Regulatory Oversight

Who are we?

Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (the Corporation) is the deposit guarantor for Saskatchewan credit unions and the primary regulator for Saskatchewan credit unions and SaskCentral, together, Provincially Regulated Financial Institutions (PRFIs). We work closely with these institutions to ensure they employ sound business practices to enhance the strength and stability of the Saskatchewan credit union system.

We are seeking a confident, highly motivated professional to join our Regulatory Oversight (RO) division. The Vice-President, RO, works closely with other executive and senior management positions within the Corporation to ensure that corporate efforts are aligned, and plans are achievable. This position leads and empowers team members to understand their role in delivering on the regulatory oversight strategies and frameworks. In addition, this position will also champion and support the Corporation’s image and reputation as a credible, professional regulator.

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice-President, Regulatory Oversight (RO) provides strategic direction and executive leadership to the design, development and delivery of the Corporation’s regulatory policy and prevention and risk-based supervision functions. In addition, this position provides oversight for: the frameworks and strategies relating to regulatory policy, preventive initiatives, oversight of the deposit guarantee fund, the supervisory review program, including the staging and escalation process in Saskatchewan credit unions and SaskCentral, together PRFIs on behalf of the Corporation, and the granting of regulatory approvals.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Sponsor and lead regulatory policy to ensure an effective and responsible framework for the regulation of Saskatchewan PRFIs and SaskCentral
  • Oversee the analysis and identification of the need for preventive programming that develops PRFI decision makers, enhances a PRFIs ability to manage risk and promotes positive and respectful regulatory relationships with PRFIs
  • Lead the Corporation’s crisis management framework
  • Sponsor and lead PRFIs monitoring and intervention programs to ensure potential risks to the deposit guarantee fund are effectively mitigated
  • Develop and recommend policies for CUDGCs board of directors approval
  • Lead the Corporation’s deposit guarantee fund strategy that instils confidence and manages a guarantee fund to backstop deposits in Saskatchewan PRFIs

Provide strategic and operational leadership to the division to ensure corporate goals and objectives are achieved

What you’ll need:

  • Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or business supplemented with a graduate degree or designation in accounting or finance (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • Ten to fifteen years of management experience in the field of financial services or regulation
  • Advanced knowledge of the financial services industry, including risk management and governance of financial institutions
  • Proven executive leader with expertise in cooperative models, PRFIs, governance, accounting, strategic and enterprise risk management
  • Advanced knowledge of PRFIs, the cooperative business model and working with executive management and boards of directors

Core competencies include accountability, building relationships, communication, empowerment, innovation, leadership, problem-solving and decision making, service excellence and organizational awareness.

What we offer:

The salary range for this position is $199,449 to $249,312.

We are committed to the success of our employees, that’s why we offer:

  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Health and dental coverage upon commencement
  • Matched pension contributions
  • Employee wellness program
  • Maternity/parental benefits; top-up program
  • Education, training, and development opportunities

Our hybrid work model offers flexibility of partial remote work upon agreement. For more information on the Corporation, please visit our website www.cudgc.sk.ca.

Ready to Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume stating competition number RO-VP by July 28, 2025, to HR@cudgc.sk.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Corporation values and supports workplace diversity. We believe diverse ideas, opinions and perspectives makes our corporation stronger.

Lending Manager

Now Hiring: Lending Manager – Luseland Credit Union
Lead with purpose. Build community prosperity.

Are you an experienced lending professional with a passion for coaching teams, managing credit risk, and supporting rural economic growth? Luseland Credit Union is seeking a dynamic Lending Manager to lead our lending operations and guide our team in delivering exceptional financial services to our members across retail, agriculture, and commercial portfolios.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you’ll contribute to organization-wide planning, ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, and foster a culture of high performance and member-centered service.

About the Role

The Lending Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of lending, credit adjudication, collections, and risk management across the organization’s loan portfolio. You’ll work closely with the General Manager, the Board of Directors, internal Credit Committee, and external partners to ensure our lending activities reflect sound business practices, remain compliant, and contribute to our overall growth strategy.

This position will lead a team of lending professionals, providing guidance, technical direction, and coaching to help team members succeed in their roles. You will also play a key role in strategic planning, financial performance analysis, and audit readiness—ensuring our operations remain strong, secure, and forward-thinking.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

  • Oversee lending, collections, and loan administration to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and internal policies.
  • Provide expert leadership in credit adjudication, risk management, and credit analysis for diverse portfolios.
  • Coach and support the Lending team to achieve member service, sales, and performance goals.
  • Monitor credit quality, lead delinquency management, and engage in collection strategies, including legal action where appropriate.
  • Analyze market trends and member needs to grow the lending portfolio and support innovation in lending practices.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership on credit union strategies, audits, and Board reporting.
  • Ensure audit readiness, internal control effectiveness, and support regulatory compliance.
  • Champion a strong, values-aligned team culture grounded in service excellence and accountability.

What You Bring:

  • 7+ years of lending or financial services experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
  • A degree in agriculture, finance, business, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong knowledge of agriculture and commercial lending.
  • Proven ability in credit adjudication, financial analysis, and risk management.
  • Experience coaching high-performing teams and driving service and sales outcomes.
  • Excellent relationship-building, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Familiarity with syndicated loans, credit committee processes, and internal/external audit interactions is an asset.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including group benefits, pension contributions and professional development opportunities for career growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a community-minded individual to be a part of a successful and growing organization.

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

Location: Luseland, SK
Reports to: General Manager
Application Deadline: July 25, 2025
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to Adam Franko, General Manager at Adam.Franko@luselandcu.com.

About Us:
Luseland Credit Union is deeply rooted in community values and financial stewardship. We are committed to empowering our members with trusted advice and accessible financial services. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for collaborative, values-driven leaders to join our journey.

Senior Business Analyst

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

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 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

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.

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 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.

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