Business Advisor

Employment Opportunity – Fort St. John, BC

(working remotely may be considered for the right candidate)

Business Advisor

North Peace Savings is recruiting for an experienced Business Advisor. The Business Advisor will have expert knowledge in the areas of equipment financing and the agricultural industry accountable for the overall management of a large portfolio of business accounts that exhibit a high degree of complexity and value to North Peace Savings and Credit Union.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Business Advisor is accountable for the overall management of an assigned portfolio of business credit accounts that exhibit a high degree of complexity and value to NPSCU. The focus of the position will be on maintaining and strengthening exiting member relationships and building new member relationships while ensuring all financial needs of the member are satisfied within the risk appetite of the credit union. The ability to meet financial objectives related to the profitable and sound growth and retention of assigned portfolio is critical to success. Proactively develop long-term relationships with members, service partners and local markets to optimize business opportunities and referrals enhances value. In all activities, ensures prudent risk management is followed to protect NPSCU. Provide sound financial advice and the ability to effect ‘win-win’ situations to assist members in attaining their financial aspirations.

This role requires a strong direction of equipment financing as well as a clear and thorough understanding of the agricultural industry. The successful applicant will be responsible for building rewarding relationships through a superior service experience, providing consistent delivery of high quality service to both internal and external members.

If you are a financial services professional with excellent sales and service skills, the ability to work independently with confidence and strong commitment to member service, please provide a cover letter and résumé in confidence to:

Olivia Young, Manager People and Culture
North Peace Savings and Credit Union
10344-100th St
Fort St. John, BC, V1J 3Z1
E-mail: careers@npscu.ca

For a complete role description, visit: www.npscu.ca

North Peace Savings thanks all applicants for their interest; however,  only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Senior Commercial Advisor

Senior Commercial Advisor – Emerald Park Branch

Join the Cornerstone Crew!

Be Part of Something . . . . .

Do you want to be a part of an organization where you can empower your members to succeed in life and business? Do you want to work somewhere where you can take the time to listen and understand each person’s story? At Cornerstone Credit Union we are looking for a proactive Senior Commercial Advisor who will identify an opportunity and know how to run with it.

As a Senior Commercial Advisor you will be a champion for our members’ businesses, you will be committed to delivering flexible business solutions, providing professional business expertise and presenting timely business advice to help our members realize their short and long term goals. You will have the opportunity to grow the commercial lending portfolio, by creating your own sales pipeline by building relationships within the communities we serve. No day is ever the same! Whether it’s providing proactive client solutions, stellar service and support, consultation sessions or financial advice, putting our members first is what we are all about.

What We Are Looking For . . . . .

  • A subject matter expert in the area of commercial business; providing innovative and creative solutions and being there every step of the way for our members to ensure they reach their business and personal dreams.
  • In-depth knowledge with lending and progressive experience in a sales and service industry 7 to 10 years would be an asset.
  • Experience in managing an assigned portfolio consisting of large market enterprise accounts.
  • 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.
  • A track record of dealing with high complex business developing situations ensuring a healthy balance between opportunity and risk, growth and profitability while guiding our members along in their decision making and being open to what they have to say.
  • Going above and beyond in providing exceptional member service; members will want to tell their family and friends all about you!

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.
  • 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.
  • Opportunity to create connections that will establish you as the go-to-expert in the community.

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

Cornerstone Credit Union has been one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for 5 consecutive years. Wouldn’t you want to be a part of that!

 

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/181268-37571.html

 

Loans Officer

Loans Officer

Temporary Full Time

Maternity Leave replacement for up to 24 months

Our Loans Officers are available to our members through in-person meetings, phone calls, and other forms of electronic communication.  The ability to provide expert advice when it’s truly needed is crucial to meeting our members needs.  We know our members, and to see their successes is extremely rewarding.  The Loans Officer is responsible for oversight of their own lending portfolio, which may include consumer, agriculture, and commercial files.  Each portfolio has a different level of complexity and presents the opportunity for new learnings each and every day!  The role of Loans Officer can be challenging, yet rewarding, where the reward far outweighs the challenge!

You have a desire to learn and have an in-depth understanding of lending practices and procedures.  The ideal candidate will have many years of service in the credit union system, and experience as a lender.    You have an appetite for risk, and know when to take the risk, and when to shy away from it.  You will be responsible to mitigate risk of default.  When required you will initiate action to collect on delinquent loans, as necessary.

While you may not have lending experience, you may have experience in the financial services industry and are eager to take the next step to grow your career.  We want to hear from you too, we are committed to training the right candidate!

Building relationships is important. In fact, it is essential to our business.  The other key part of the Loans Officer role is to foster new relationships and grow new business.  You are not afraid to pick up the phone and call a potential member.  You enjoy the rush of that first contact, and have no problem popping into a business for the first time to meet the owner and take those first steps in fostering a relationship.  When the time is right, you’ll ask for the business!

This exciting opportunity is available in our Kelvington Branch.  From time to time, you may be required to travel to our other branches as well.  You will participate in a comprehensive development plan, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to confidently assist our members, and grow your career.  With upcoming pending retirements, there is great potential for this temporary position to turn into a permanent position in one of our branches!  You will be part of an amazing team, working together to meet the member’s and organization’s goals!

Education & Qualifications

·         One year post-secondary training ·         Working knowledge of computer systems
·         One – Four Years of job-related experience ·         Credit Union experience considered an asset
·         Bondable ·         Commitment to continuous self-development

Accent Credit Union has branches in Quill Lake, Kelvington and Jansen.  We are a financially strong organization with assets of over $270 million, our loans portfolio is over $197 million and we continue to grow!  We are dedicated to our members, and our communities.  We respect our people and their contribution to our success.  We encourage employee involvement and participation.  We reward our people for their teamwork and for achieving objectives.  Our people make the difference for our members’ service experience.  Compensation is competitive and will be based upon qualifications and experience.  Accent Credit Union offers a full range of benefits, an employee incentive program, including a wellness program.

Questions about this opportunity?  Call Lacey at 306.383.1139

 Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter in confidence by Noon on October 8, 2021 to:

Lacey Nicholls – Human Resources & Marketing Administrator

Quill Lake Branch – Box 520, 78 Main St., Quill Lake, SK, S0A 3E0

hr@accentcu.ca

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. 

Director, Wealth & Insurance

Are you the kind of leader that can move from operational to strategic “mode” – and vice versa – quickly and confidently? Does the prospect of having a positive impact on the communities we serve in the Shuswap region align with your vision of building on an already successful career? If so, we have a lot to discuss.

We invite you to be part of a team where you can feel good about the work you do. At SASCU, we believe in fostering a supportive work environment that is the perfect blend of friendliness and professionalism. Add in a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits, along spectacular natural scenery, and it’s easy to see why we are an award-winning employer.

This is a uniquely interesting and challenging mandate for someone who enjoys switching from one business area to another – and can move with agility between our Wealth and Insurance lines of business. As the Director, Wealth & Insurance, you will provide leadership to SASCU’s subsidiaries, i.e., a multi-branch Insurance agency and a Wealth division – from recommending and implementing strategies and programs to grow the business, to ensuring that these areas achieve objectives, operate efficiently, and deliver on the SASCU Member Experience. Leveraging your senior management experience, you will also coach direct reports to achieve results, and implement SASCU’s sales and service strategy and tactics.

 

What you’ll do:

More specifically, as Director of Wealth & Insurance, you can expect to:

  • Proactively develop and present Wealth and Insurance strategies to the Vice President, Experience & Brand, that preserve and grow the lines of business, and work with the VP to determine sales targets and Key Accountability Areas for each division;
  • Manage and direct the overall operation of the Wealth division, and monitor Insurance branch activities, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures and standards;
  • Work with the Branch Managers, Insurance, to identify opportunities to introduce new products and services, make recommendations to maximize business growth, build employee engagement, develop plans, and take action to identify any gaps;
  • Work to identify, negotiate and acquire insurance company contracts, and monitor volume commitments;
  • Develop and recommend operational plans, budgets, and staffing levels to ensure that the needs of SASCU are met;
  • Take a strategic approach to analyzing data to identify opportunities and risks;
  • Champion service standards, providing coaching to ensure consistent behaviours and experiences, taking ownership of Member concerns, and resolving, or supporting staff in resolving, complex and/or difficult service situations;
  • Represent Wealth and Insurance within the business community, and work within SASCU to promote these lines of business to employees and Members;
  • Establish positive, productive relationships with external stakeholders in the industries represented by the subsidiaries, across trade associations, in government and regulatory bodies, and within the broader community to ensure successful operations;
  • Role model SASCU’s organizational values and leadership competencies, and ensure strong, open channels of communication and collaboration within the subsidiaries and across SASCU departments.

 

What you’ll bring:

As the qualified professional we seek for the key role of Director, Wealth & Insurance, you will have the following profile:

  • Post-secondary degree, preferably an MBA, and experience in progressively more complex roles in the Wealth or Insurance field, with 7 to 10 years’ combined industry/sales experience, most recently in a senior management role.
  • Completion of a Senior Financial Planning designation (CFP, CIM) or a minimum of a Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB), Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP), or Fraternal Insurance Counselor (FIC) designation, preferably with eligibility to act as Nominee.
  • Advanced knowledge of all insurance and wealth products, services, and regulatory requirements, including detailed understanding of revenue streams.
  • Ability to manage complexity, multiple tasks, and priorities for maximum personal and organizational success.
  • Completion of the Life Licence Qualification Program (LLQP), Certified Life Underwriter (CLU) designation, and Branch Compliance Officer Accreditation are assets.

 

A bit about SASCU:

SASCU Financial Group offers a broad range of personal and business financial services through SASCU Credit Union and its three lines of business: SASCU Insurance, SASCU Wealth, and Commercial banking. SASCU Credit Union branches are in Sicamous and Sorrento, plus two in Salmon Arm, and an insurance office in Enderby. Established in 1946, SASCU has more than 19,000 members, 150 staff, and over $900 million in assets. Learn more at www.sascu.com.

 

To apply:

This is an exceptional opportunity to take your career to the next level and be part of our exciting future at SASCU! If you are both community-minded and prepared to contribute to a successful and growing organization, please email a cover letter and résumé to hr@sascu.com.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to meet fidelity bonding requirements, including completion of references, a criminal record check, and credit check. Employment offers will be conditional on the candidate providing satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccination (vaccination records or receipts issues by the Province), subject only to valid legal or medical exceptions, and complying with all pandemic/epidemic control measures affecting the workplace.

Manager, Financial Services

Help Improve our Member Centricity and Grow our business!

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to oversee our 3 branches advisory services operations of the delivery system and branch channels, to improve a member’s financial wellbeing while providing a rewarding member experience.

 

We offer a highly competitive wage, career progression, ongoing learning and development, and an impact on our local community.  Join us on the beautiful Sunshine Coast and enjoy a relaxing lifestyle filled with recreational activities including boating, hiking, and much more, while only a short 40-minute ferry trip from Vancouver.

 

What You’ll Do

Under Executive Direction, the Manager Financial Services supports the development and implementation of transformational service and drives the achievement of sales and performance targets in the delivery system to support the growth and sustainability of the credit union, which enriches the members financial wellbeing.   As a member of the management team the position has shared accountability for the overall health and effectiveness of the organization and Member’s financial wellbeing

 

What Does the Ideal Candidate Bring?

The preferred candidate has completed a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field along with a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a financial industry including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role, with a minimum of advisory sales management. You will have experience with managing direct reports, providing coaching and guidance to maintain skill levels and enhance staff growth by promoting motivation, enthusiasm, service excellence, product knowledge and professionalism. We are looking for an individual who will be adept at problem solving, decision making, establishing strong working relationships, and demonstrating excellent sales and communication skills.

 

About Sunshine Coast Credit Union (SCCU)

For 80 years, Sunshine Coast Credit Union and their members have been helping build a healthy, strong, vibrant Coast community. We are a full-service financial institution with assets exceeding $850 million, serving 17,600 plus members in three growing coastal communities in British Columbia. Sunshine Coast Credit Union is committed to enriching the financial well-being of our members and our community.

 

How to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit a current resume and cover letter in confidence to:  yourfuture@sunshineccu.net.  The posting is open until filled.  We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Regional Manager

Career Opportunity
REGIONAL MANAGER

Have a background in agriculture, business, or commerce? Looking for a challenging career in a growing organization?

Biggar & District Credit Union requires a Regional Manager to build strong relationships with local producers and commercial members and provide for their lending needs.  This position reports to the VP Credit Services and is responsible for loan growth with existing and potential members, as well as the coaching, training, and performance management of two direct reports.  Required qualifications include post-secondary education in agriculture, business, or finance; lending experience is an asset but not required.

Why work here?  We offer a very competitive compensation structure, 8% matched superannuation, and comprehensive group benefits, with a Health Care Spending Allowance.  You would work with a committed team in a challenging, rewarding, and fun environment.  Our workplace offers opportunity for advancement, all-expense-paid continuing education, valuable networking in the credit union/cooperative system, and ongoing personal and professional development.

Biggar & District Credit Union is a growing, autonomous, full-service financial institution with $261 million in assets. Our organization has branches in Biggar, Landis and Perdue, and owns insurance agencies in Biggar and Landis and an accounting firm in Biggar. Located 90 km west of Saskatoon, and 90 km south of North Battleford, Biggar is a progressive, family-oriented community of approximately 2,200 citizens, offering hospital, parks, sports, arts, and two school divisions; its economy is mainly focused on agriculture.

Biggar & District Credit Union proudly supports the communities we serve, and it is our people that make this happen.  If you would like to be part of our team, please submit your resume by September 30, 2021 to:

Biggar & District Credit Union
P.O. Box 670  Biggar, SK S0K 0M0
Attention: Human Resources
Email: cathy.hicks@biggarcu.ca

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those under consideration will be contacted.

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