Province: Saskatchewan

Manager, Advisory Services

af·fin·i·ty (noun):

  1. a natural attraction or feeling of kinship
  2. a close connection marked by community of interests
  3. the name on our doors

We want our employees to feel great coming to work. After all, an exceptional employee experience leads to extraordinary member experiences.  If you have an affinity for working where your achievements are celebrated, then a career with us might be the perfect fit.

Lead a team of advisors as a Manager of Advisory Services at our Advice Centres in Saskatoon. You’ll coach talent that delivers exceptional service & professional advice to our personal, commercial & agricultural members. Fuel your passion for growing relationships at Affinity, where our hearts, business and profits live in Saskatchewan.

What you’ll do:

  • Manage all aspects of the advice centre under a regional staffing model
  • Use metrics, performance indicators and CRM tools to deliver a seamless member experience
  • Collaborate across regions to champion a member-centric culture focusing on sales, service, advice-giving & operational excellence
  • Fulfill reporting requirements and recommend improvements relating to performance, capacity, and risk management

What you’ll get:

  • The support to grow in your career with opportunities to advance
  • A competitive salary plus bonuses for your hard work
  • A total rewards package with health & dental benefits, pension & health spending account
  • Vacation time, personal days off & a paid volunteer day to maintain a healthy life/work balance
  • A referral bonus when you scout great talent & they join our team

What you’ve got:

  • A post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field plus 7 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education & experience
  • Advanced knowledge of advice centre operations & financial products & services
  • Ability to successfully build, empower & focus a team to achieve results

How to throw your hat in the ring:

  • Forward your cover letter and resume to careers@affinitycu.ca or drop them off at any Affinity CU location

Director, Farm & Business Banking

Director, Farm & Business Banking – Any Branch – Cornerstone Credit Union

Join the Cornerstone Crew!

Be Part of Something . . . . .

Do you want to be a part of an organization where you can oversee and direct all aspects of farm and business banking delivery to members? Do you want to be involved in the strategic and operational plans of the organization you work for? At Cornerstone Credit Union you will have that opportunity to collaborate with executive leadership by providing input into credit union corporate objectives, financial budgets and targets, market direction and risk and compliance. At Cornerstone Credit Union we have 23 branches serving 35,000 members in Saskatchewan.

At Cornerstone Credit Union we are looking for a highly motivated Director, Farm & Business Banking who will develop and grow new and existing business with the farm and business sectors and will maintain a high level of visibility and involvement within our farm and business community. As a Director, Farm & Business Banking you will be a champion for our members’ evolving farm and business needs, by developing new markets and service delivery channels by listening to what the members want.

As a Director, Farm & Business Banking you will provide leadership and direction to a team of professionals and build a culture of empowerment and accountability allowing your team to do their very best work.

 

What We Are Looking For . . . . .

  • A subject matter expert in the area of farm and business; providing innovative and creative solutions to ensure our members reach their business and personal dreams.
  • In-depth knowledge with lending and progressive experience in a sales and service industry, 8 to 10 years would be an asset.
  • Experience in coaching, mentoring, developing and motivating a team of professionals.
  • The ability and confidence to anticipate opportunities, turn them into an action plan and then into reality.
  • A self-motivated and driven individual able to take on challenges that are a stretch but not unrealistic.
  • Have a track record of dealing with high complex situations, make functional and operational decisions with a broad impact on the continued operation and future development of Cornerstone Credit Union.

 

What You Will Receive . . . . .

  • Our employees enjoy a competitive compensation and benefit package that includes matched pension contributions and wellness and employment perks that contribute to a healthy work-life balance!
  • On top of earning a bi-weekly paycheque, you will also be eligible to receive additional pay for outstanding individual performance through our incentive pay program!
  • Formal & informal development opportunities offering challenge and growth.
  • The opportunity to be an integral member of a team of professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment motivated to do the best for their team and their members.

 

We Say We Care, and We Mean It . . . . .

Cornerstone Credit Union has been one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for 5 consecutive years.  We have 23 branch locations in Saskatchewan serving 35,000 members, employing 280 people and managing assets over $2 billion, In keeping with Cornerstone Credit Union’s distributed leadership model, this position could be located in any of the credit union’s 23 branch locations, considering the organization’s need and the successful candidate’s wishes. Wouldn’t you want to be a part of that!

Check out our website at www.cornerstonecu.com.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://cornerstonecu.prevueaps.com/jobs/186608-37571.html

Business Advisor

af·fin·i·ty (noun):

  1. a natural compatibility
  2. the name on our doors

We want our employees to feel great coming to work. After all, an exceptional employee experience leads to an extraordinary experience for our members. If you have an affinity for working in a place where your achievements are celebrated, then a career with us might be the perfect fit.

We’re looking for a go-getter to serve as a Business Advisor at one of our Regina Advice Centres. As a Business Advisor, you’ll focus on providing customized financial advice and expertise to our small and medium-sized business and agriculture members.

What you’ll get

  • The support to grow in your career with ample opportunities to advance
  • A competitive salary plus bonuses for your hard work
  • A total rewards package including health and dental benefits, pension and health spending account
  • Vacation time, personal days off and a paid volunteer day so you can maintain a healthy life/work balance
  • A referral bonus when you scout great talent and they’re hired to join our team

What you’ll do

  • Act as subject matter expert for small and medium enterprises, providing expertise related to their operational, corporate structure and financing needs
  • Provide advice and resources to develop business cases, set up business financials, operating models, business registration, etc. for Business Advisors
  • Focus on member education using technology to deliver a memorable member experience, drive sales and retain business
  • Provide policy and program advice for sales, service and marketing initiatives targeting the Business Advisor segment 

What you’ve got

  • A post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field, plus 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Industry leading sales ability in growing a book, achieving targets and building a pipeline using a member centric approach
  • Ability to interpret financial statements and business operating models

How to throw your hat in the ring:

  • Forward your cover letter and resume to careers@affinitycu.ca or drop them off at any Affinity Credit Union location

We can’t wait for you to fully unbank yourself and join the Affinity team!

Manager Associate Business Advisors

Manager Associate Business Advisors

Permanent Full-Time 

Closes November 8

Open to any Innovation Advice Centre Location

Innovation Credit Union – Find Branch(innovationcu.ca)

Annual Salary: $89,729 – $112,162


Would you like to earn above average pay helping members meet their financial goals, maintain a strong work life balance, a flexible schedule and have the security of a career – path supported by your organization? We offer that and so much more.

THE COMPANY – Our Purpose is to redefine banking by helping Canadians simplify their lives and reach their financial goals by reinvesting profits into our members, communities and our people. Now that Responsible Banking!

Click the link below to see what Innovation Credit Union is about! Trust us, you are going to want to learn more about who we are!

Innovation Credit Union – About Us (innovationcu.ca)

THE POSITION:  Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Business Advisors, this strategic position will develop, train and motivate a team to provide a mix of lending and administrative duties to supporting Business Advisors; provide exceptional members service in all areas of banking; succession plan into a Business Advisor position that would maintain a consumer or business solutions loan portfolio, and to develop long term relationships with members.

How does one do this?  Glad you asked!

The Manager Associate Business Advisors does the following:

  • Coach, mentor and manage staff, providing performance and behavioral feedback, discipline, encouragement and championing the overall principles of a constructive culture that is conducive to team achievement, productivity improvement and professionalism
  • Coach staff to create a network of enthusiastic employees who support service excellence and utilize Memberfirst techniques to create exceptional member experiences
  • Leads a team responsible for ensuring accurate and timely administration of credit files from creation to disbursement, including 2nd checks
  • Provide leadership and direction in business development through service excellence and product knowledge
  • Ability to coach and mentor staff in alignment with the goals of Innovation Credit Union
  • Organize, schedule and monitor service provision to ensure maximum service levels are being provided and that work flows smoothly
  • Identify and recommend opportunities for improving processes

Why Should You Apply?

  • You want to be an ambassador of a forward-thinking, member focused organization
  • You have 2 Years post-secondary education in related field and all courses required of the Relationship Manager/Credit Specialist roles
  • You have a minimum 5-7 years’ experience in relationship banking with knowledge and experience in all areas of lending and credit analysis with experience in commercial and agricultural loans being considered an asset
  • You have completed Consumer, Residential Mortgage, Agricultural and Commercial Lending education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proven high standard of verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
  • Proven collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with various stakeholders
  • Proven ability to manage cross functional projects and prioritize deliverables to meet deadlines
  • Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory environment that impacts the financial services industry
  • Demonstrated commitment to continual professional development


Interested?  Visit www.innovatoncu.ca to apply

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Concentra Bank is a purpose-based organization, striving to create the future of banking. We are embarking on a bold plan to evolve and grow into a diversified, top tier performing company delivering greater value to employees, customers, and owners.

As an innovative and future-focused company, we form partnerships to deliver industry-best financial solutions to our customers. We offer a wide range of financial solutions including specialized banking, consumer finance, treasury, wealth and trust services and more. We strive to be among the most trusted organizations in Canada by solving problems for our customers and offering a positive, seamless experience.

Concentra employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package and flexible work environment. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic financial planning and analysis professional to join our team in one of our corporate locations (Regina, Saskatoon, Surrey, Toronto) or in a home office environment.

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Full-time, Permanent Position)

The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager conducts in-depth analysis to facilitate fact based, informed decision making and integration of risk-based management in business units. This position contributes to the business line’s profitability and efficiency by analyzing risk and business need, recommending risk optimization tactics and effective measures of business strategy, and contributing to the development of Board and committee reporting.

This position is responsible for preparing and measuring various aspects of corporate performance and risk management by monitoring, assessing, and measuring financial results and processes against established frameworks. This position directly supports revenue generation by providing business units with the timely information and reporting and analysis necessary to transact, understand, manage and optimize associated market and operational risks. This position also develops dynamic models to conduct financial analysis of new business lines, projects, and products to ensure effective allocation of capital and the achievement of profitability targets.

The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager contributes to efforts for the Bank to achieve objectives by initiating strategic relationships within the department, division and company and monitoring and analyzing outcomes of strategic actions. This position coordinates business plans for business units, including preparation of business plan assumption reporting, and analysis of potential impacts to financial performance and risk measures.

Qualifications:

  • Completion of an undergraduate degree in business or finance and holds a professional financial designation (CPA, CFA)
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a financial institution conducting financial reporting and analysis or equivalent combination of education/experience
  • Comprehensive understanding of financial and managerial analysis
  • Comprehensive understanding of the financial products and services offered at the Bank
  • Comprehensive understanding in the measurement, monitoring and analysis of balance sheet risk management
  • Comprehensive understanding of internal control framework and operational risk elements
  • Advanced experience in financial modeling
  • Working level ability to assess complex financial issues, recommend strategies, plans and tactics to meet business objectives
  • Comprehensive skills in spreadsheet (Excel) and general ledger (Oracle) applications

Applications for this opportunity accepted until end of day Monday, November 1, 2021. To apply, please visit our Career page at www.concentra.ca

At Concentra, our goal is to achieve a workforce as diverse as the people we partner with. We encourage all members of the designated groups; aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, women, visible minorities and others to join our team. Concentra strives to provide a safe and respectful work environment free of discrimination and harassment and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. 

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

Marketing Specialist (Social Media)

Temporary Full Time (until approximately 6 months)

Closes November 1

Open to Any Location in Canada
(ability to work remotely from your home office)

Annual Salary: $57,454 to $71,817

 

Would you like to earn above average pay helping members meet their financial goals, maintain a strong work life balance, a flexible schedule and have the security of a career – path supported by your organization? We offer that and so much more.

THE COMPANY – Our Purpose is to redefine banking by helping Canadians simplify their lives and reach their financial goals by reinvesting profits into our members, communities and our people. Now that Responsible Banking!

Click the link below to see what Innovation Credit Union is about! Trust us, you are going to want to learn more about who we are!

Innovation Credit Union – About Us (innovationcu.ca)

THE POSITION:   Reporting to the VP Int Marketing/Data Analytics, this position will be responsible for the creation and management of organic and paid social media content in order to achieve our marketing goals, including increasing online presence, member acquisition, remarketing and retention.

A Social Media Marketing Specialist does the following:

  • Develop and implement social media strategy and improvement tactics. You know how to make a plan, and either stay on course or course correct to meet and surpass our goals.
  • Manage the day-to-day activities on social media accounts. You will manage comments and DMs, flag outstanding information, and engage in social listening and/or monitoring.
  • Create social media content. You will create engaging captions that vary for each platform. You are comfortable with creating graphics (images, video, templates), and hashtag research doesn’t scare you.
  • Utilize social media content for each platform and audience. You will create a schedule and have a good understanding of optimal posting times on different platforms as well as their character counts. You know what alt text is, and how to use it.
  •  Increase and measure desired social media metrics. You are comfortable with engagement metrics and baselines. When it comes to social media analytics, you know how to define and measure KPIs, suggest improvements based on that information, and create a monthly report .

Why Should You Apply?

  • You want to be an ambassador of a forward-thinking, member focused organization
  • You have minimum one year of formal education or equivalent; plus 1 to 3 years of job related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledge of search engines, search engine optimization (SEO) and basic factors that can influence rankings
  • Knowledge of the impact of other online marketing activities (eg. Online Advertising – PPC/Display, Usability – UX)

Interested?

Visit the CAREERS page or our website to learn more about this position and to apply.  www.innovationcu.ca  Only those applications received through our job board will be considered.

Apply via our website ASAP.  Only those applications received through our careers page job board will be considered.

Manager, Communications and Marketing (located in AB, SK or MB ideally)

About PPJV:

In response to the rapidly changing payments landscape and the multiyear Payments Canada modernization initiative, the Centrals of Alberta, Manitoba (CUCM) and Saskatchewan formed a joint venture known as PPJV on behalf of all prairie credit unions. PPJV resources are in year two of a multi-year project to move to a payments as a service model with IBM. They are also intent upon streamlining the payments functions between the three Centrals. The goal is to ensure prairie credit unions are competitive in payments and have access to efficient, cost-effective, modernized payments processing infrastructure. This position is currently designated as a remote position. Ideally, candidates will be located in our current customer areas of Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba.

 

ROLE SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for supporting the success of PPJV’s marketing & communications efforts by developing and influencing strategic communications plans and executing tactical marketing and communication activities. This position will keep key internal and external stakeholders informed and engaged as well as increase credit union system understanding and awareness of the PPJV. This position reports into the Vice President, Strategy and Engagement.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Develop, implement, and evaluate integrated, strategic stakeholder communications plans that support corporate strategic initiatives, generate understanding about PPJV and the credit union system, as well as support engagement with stakeholders. This includes identifying areas for improvement and recommendations for new and effective ways to communicate with credit unions and other key stakeholders.

  1. Provide expertise and guidance to senior management and project leads on communications methodology and strategies. This includes developing annual communications strategies that help the PPJV achieve its strategic goals.
  2. Write strategic communications material that support the organization’s internal and external stakeholders’ communications objectives. This includes program updates, payment feature sheets, presentations, web copy etc.
  3. Manage PPJV digital and social media properties and any media relations efforts.
  4. Act as a resource for incident response through communications counsel and incident response communications planning and messaging.
  5. Develop and implement an integrated strategic marketing plan to develop and advance PPJV’s brand identity on a strategic and operational level and effectively position the company with key customers and industry players
  6. Provide consulting to key executives and leaders to develop and ensure consistent messaging among the leadership team and across the organization.
  7. Manage the Prairie Payments internal information portal and external public website including updating/developing all web content.
  8. Mange content and distribution of the program newsletter.
  9. Support planning and execution of program webinars.
  10. Support material and presentation development for the PPJV Engagement Team
  11. Create and manage communications/marketing budgets within area of responsibility.
  12. Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with the PPJV Engagement Team, work stream leads and senior leadership team.
  13. All other duties as assigned.

 

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Communications, Public Relations or Marketing degree or certification preferred and a minimum of 6 years related experience; or a combination of formal education and experience.

 

SKILLS

– Excellent writing and editing skills

– Able to create content that will engage across all levels of an organization

– Experience in partnering with internal and external stakeholders

– Project Management experience would be considered an asset

– Possess high level of technical proficiency using MS Office programs specifically PPT and ability to do basic work in WordPress and be able to learn other technical systems including Adobe InDesign.

– Strong meeting facilitation skills.

– Able to balance competing priorities while working collaboratively and effectively with people.

This position is currently designated as a remote position. Ideally, candidates will be located in our current customer areas of Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba

 

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)

Affinity Credit Union

Reporting to the CEO, the CFO is a key member of the executive leadership team at Affinity, responsible for the management and reporting of the company’s financial resources and for oversight of diversification strategies. The role will support Affinity by acting as a strategic financial partner to help create and maintain a growing, profitable organization and is accountable for the accurate and fair representation of Affinity’s financial status to stakeholders. This role works closely with other senior leaders across the organization to oversee the implementation of business strategies, guidelines and procedures, to ensure innovative functional strategies that enable a seamless member experience.

The role provides leadership in the development of the financial strategy including capital requirements, the metrics aligned with Affinity’s strategy, the control systems designed to preserve Affinity’s assets, and the accurate reporting of financial results. The CFO ensures the timely and accurate production of financial and statistical reporting, provides independent financial oversight to the Board of Directors and its committees, and acts as an advisor on all financial matters. In addition, the CFO oversees a variety of investments and diversification entities, which help support the growth and sustainability of the organization. Other areas of responsibility include overseeing appropriate investments in physical premises, specifically design implementation, development and maintenance of all corporate facilities and equipment to reflect business and member needs.

Leading a team of 40 professionals, the CFO has four direct reports:

  • Senior Director, Controller
  • Director, Finance
  • Facilities Manager
  • Subsidiaries Lead

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Allan Nelson or Heather Fookes

Leaders International Executive Search

Saskatoon@leadersinternational.com

www.leadersinternational.com

 

TO VIEW FULL PROFILE & APPLY:

https://leadersinternational.com/affinity-credit-union-chief-financial-officer/

Technical Analyst

The Technical Analyst is responsible to deliver client support for the suite of Technology programs, products and services to clients including issue escalation and resolution management, and delivering training to clients and other users, including process and procedure creation. This position is responsible for managing relationships with key service providers, credit union partners and internal groups by maintaining the collaborative relationships needed with key suppliers and partners to develop products and services required to meet client needs, while ensuring a strong working relationship with business units and maintaining high service levels to clients for programs, products and services.

The Technical Analyst is responsible to provide effective leadership to multi-discipline/cross functional project teams and stakeholders by managing development for simultaneous, multiple projects from initiation to closure, working with the stakeholders to complete the project charter outlining the scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budget and timing. This position also acts as a mediator between vendors, stakeholders and team members and resolves issues and solves problems throughout the project life cycle. The Technical Analyst also communicates expectations, project milestones and status reports to team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of experience in an Information Systems environment.
  • 1-3 years of demonstrated experience in vendor / service provider relationship management.
  • 1-3 years of demonstrated experience in project management.
  • Completion of or in final stages of completion of the Project Management Professional (PMP)® designation is preferred; completion of the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® combined with relevant experience will be considered.
  • Related ITIL® qualifications are an asset for management of IT projects.

Applications for this opportunity accepted until end of day October 26, 2021. To apply, please visit our Career page at www.concentra.ca

At Concentra, our goal is to achieve a workforce as diverse as the people we partner with. We encourage all members of the designated groups; aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, women, visible minorities and others to join our team. Concentra strives to provide a safe and respectful work environment free of discrimination and harassment and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

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

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