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Marketing Growth Specialist

This is a great opportunity to join a creative and well-established team of marketing professionals!

We invite you to be part of a team where you can feel good about the work you do and the positive impact you will have in the Shuswap community. We believe in fostering a work environment that is the perfect blend of friendliness, support, and professionalism (not to mention fun)! Add in a competitive compensation plan, and perks such as reduced banking fees, comprehensive benefits, and spectacular natural scenery, and you’ll see why SASCU is an award-winning employer.

As SASCU’s Growth Specialist, you will carry out strategies to pursue growth for all SASCU business lines and the brand overall, including growth of members and clients. Providing strategic content creation, development, and execution in print and digital, you will be fundamental in introducing new campaigns promoting SASCU products and services to reach defined target audiences. You will advance the value of being part of SASCU.

What you’ll do:

Develop and execute content strategies to effectively reach desired target audiences and achieve marketing goals.
Liaise with team members and consultants on creative and design concepts to ideate and define content goals.
Engage staff in the delivery of campaigns and how the campaign ‘shows up’ in branch.
Research content and financial services trends to ensure content is relevant and appealing.
Work closely with team members to develop implement, and optimize a personalize marketing strategy.
Create content for a variety of platforms, including SASCU’s websites and social media, to promote SASCU’s brand and the value of membership.
Enhance SASCU’s position as a financial partner via social media and other digital channels including SASCU’s website; and executes the Social Media Strategy in collaboration with the Community Lead, including sourcing, writing, creating, and coordinating content material.
Lead engagement and development of the Marketing Ambassador team to provide regular communication and face-to-face interaction with branch staff.

What you’ll bring:

Degree or diploma in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
3-5 years’ experience in marketing, preferably in a financial services environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience using social media tools to execute online marketing strategies, grow social media channels, and track engagement and sentiment.

You’re perfect for this role if you have:

Comprehensive knowledge of market/customer analysis principles, methodologies, tools, and techniques, and of social media across multiple platforms.
Working knowledge of project management fundamentals and proven ability to manage a variety of projects simultaneously through to completion.
Knowledge of product lines and business processes in the financial sector; front line experience providing financial services to customers is an asset.
Superior written and oral communication skills.
Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) skills, and working knowledge of Google Analytics and HTML coding is preferred.
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation is required.

This is a full-time, Monday to Friday position. It is an excellent opportunity for a community-minded individual to further their career within a successful and growing organization. If this sounds like you, let us know! To apply, please email a cover letter and résumé to us at hr@sascu.com.

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Consideration will be given to a partial remote work arrangement for the successful candidate. A regular in-branch presence is required.

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. Established in 1946, SASCU has more than 19,000 members, 150 staff, and over $1 billion in assets. Learn more at www.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, subject only to valid legal or medical exceptions, and complying with all pandemic/epidemic control measures affecting the workplace.

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Administrator

THE POSITION: Innovation Credit Union has a bold ambition – to be the most digital, member-centric organization in our industry. We are on a journey to modernize our marketing with investments in new platforms like Adobe Experience Manager. To ensure our success, we are looking for a website administrator to join our marketing team. The focus of this role is to manage and maintain the website, taking into account functionality, appearance, content, and performance. How does one do this? Glad you asked!

The AEM Administrator does the following:

Creates and Updates Web Pages
- Defines and delivers design components and deliverables including wireframes, mockups, user workflows, and interaction rules by working collaboratively with team members within an agile and iterative design and development environment.
- Works directly with code and often update webpages to add content or tweak the layout.
Evaluates Structure and Content
- Reviews and understands existing content.
- Reviews and understands new content requirements.
- Builds content-based pages and member journeys in the AEM environment as per business and project requirements.
Monitors Performance
- Evaluates website performance by checking metrics such as loading time and memory consumption.
- Assesses user feedback, effectiveness, and traffic
- Explores marketing techniques such as newsletters and SEO to draw more users into the website.

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.

Brand and Communications Manager

We are expanding our team to help us evolve through the next stage of our growth journey, and we hope that you can help shape our future. We now have a career opportunity for a Full Time Brand and Communications Manager. This position may work remotely but will be required to be onsite at our Saskatoon and Regina locations regularly.

As the Brand and Communications Manager you will….

Direct and work in collaboration with a small team responsible for:

Enabling internal and external brand positioning and communications focused on generating business for TCU in support of the direction supplied by Member Experience.
Providing initiatives to strengthen the TCU brand and visibly connect TCU to the communities we serve, including researching, recommending and managing appropriate social media platforms and developing internal staff as brand advocates.
Recommending and delivering on advertising and promotional programs while supporting business lines in creating customer engagement through the appropriate communication channels.
Community positioning marketing aligned to our strategic focus and to TCU living our credit union values.

As the Brand and Communications Manager you are ….

An emotionally intelligent manager with a clear understanding of the TCU operating arena and the context of its strategic positioning.
Creative in your approach to brand positioning and communications to support the business direction.
Committed to building strong working relationships with partners, internal and external stakeholders and instilling a collaborative and team oriented culture.
Passionate about mentoring staff and encouraging them to achieve results beyond the ordinary.
Flexible in your approach to overcome obstacles.
Able to anticipate and understand the impact of decisions on the organization and within the membership.
Capable of developing a cohesive team enjoying the challenges of their positions with a high level of trust and commitment to each other and the organization.

If you are motivated by the thought of this challenge ….

And can demonstrate success through 5 years of brand and communications experience and 3 years of management experience combined with a Bachelor’s degree specializing in Marketing, Business or a related field, then this opportunity may be the one for you!

Get to know us

TCU Financial Group is a Saskatchewan credit union who, for over six decades, has been dedicated to helping our members and our own TCU Team reach their goals. Our roots and our commitment to fostering financial health in our communities run deep.

Rewarding times ahead

We’re growing and evolving our organization – and we need talented people who are passionate about creating and delivering meaningful financial solutions for our members. In addition to providing competitive compensation, benefits and pension programs, we support our TCU Financial Group Team and their families by providing an enhanced vacation program to enjoy time doing what they love outside of work.

Thank you for your interest in exploring your future with us!

The deadline for this career opportunity is Friday, April 1, 2022.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources Department
TCU Financial Group
PO Box 5050
Saskatoon SK S7K 4E3
Email: hr@tcu.sk.ca
Web site: www.tcufinancialgroup.com

VP, Operations

Primary Purpose:

The Vice President, Operations (VP, Operation) is a member of the Senior Leadership Team who provides leadership, oversight and coordination of retail banking operations, insurance, financial planning, and facilities for Northern Savings Credit Union. This leader translates business strategies into goals, objectives, and processes to affect sound and prudent operations of the Credit Union all in an effort to ensure exemplary member service.

This business unit leader is responsible for sales and services including, member support, needs assessment, escalation of issues, overseeing the provision of exemplary member service, providing for engagement of employees, managing the operations to be efficient and effective. This position is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the buildings, efficiency, and good working conditions of the facilities.

The VP, Operations is to conduct their duties while demonstrating positive leadership within the Credit Union and externally in the community. They are to inspire the employees to achieve their maximum potential and produce results in the best interest of the credit union while respecting the members.

Core Occupational Skills:

Sales skills
Recognizes basic financial terminology
General understanding of industry conditions
General knowledge of competitors products and services
General knowledge of the features and benefits of credit union products
Human Resource management (Employee Engagement)
Understands Compensation and benefits
Recruitment
Performance management, conflict resolution
Compliance and labour standards, human rights legislation
Human resource policy and procedure development, implementation, interpretation
Planning/forecasting/budgeting
Credit Union product knowledge
Knowledge of Credit Union philosophies and principles
Working knowledge of Credit Union technology and operations
Understanding of Credit Union Act and regulations; policies and procedures

Education & Experience:

University degree is required
Four to six years of related management experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Extensive financial services experience is required.
Expert knowledge of products and services and their regulatory requirements is required.
Experience evaluating and drafting policy and procedures is preferred.
Extensive experience in evaluating all aspects of credit decisions, at a corporate level is required.
Extensive sales and service experience is required.
Extensive lending experience is preferred.

Travel is a requirement of this position.

Please send your cover letter and resume to info@northsave.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that we will only contact individuals for an interview.

Manager, Corporate Services

Who are we?
Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (the Corporation) is the deposit guarantor for Saskatchewan credit unions, and the primary regulator for credit unions and SaskCentral. Our objective is to instill confidence in Saskatchewan credit unions. We promote responsible credit union governance, and the strength and stability of the credit union system.
We are seeking a confident, forward-thinking leader with strong human resources, governance, planning, vendor management and communications skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and aspires to make an impact on shaping our future, to join the Corporate Operations team.

How you will spend your time:
Reporting to the Vice-President Corporate Operations, you will manage human resources, including benefits and payroll, ensuring alignment with the culture and talent needs of the Corporation. You will manage corporate communications and image strategies to build awareness of the Corporation’s brand and purpose. In addition, the position is responsible to manage the Corporation’s governance framework, corporate planning, policy/procedures, records, and relationships with third party suppliers. Working closely with senior management, you will recommend board policies and practices, execute strategic initiatives, plan, and allocate resources for corporate activities to achieve business plans.

What you’ll need:
• Degree in Business Administration/Commerce
• Professional designation and/or membership in CPHR/IABC
• Several years’ progressive leadership experience in corporate operations
• Exposure to corporate governance, planning, human resources management, communications, and project management and records are required.
• Experience leading a team of direct reports would be considered an asset.

The core competencies include teamwork, change leadership, effective communication, impact and influence, facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution, problem solving and decision making. Lending to your success is your ability to demonstrate your people leadership skills as a coach and mentor committed to developing the talents of others.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits. The salary range for this position is $93,117-$116,394. For more information on the Corporation, please visit our website www.cudgc.sk.ca.

To Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume stating competition number MGR-CS by November 30, 2021 to HR@cudgc.sk.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation values and supports workplace diversity. We believe diverse ideas, opinions and perspectives make our organization stronger.

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.

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.
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.
Manage PPJV digital and social media properties and any media relations efforts.
Act as a resource for incident response through communications counsel and incident response communications planning and messaging.
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
Provide consulting to key executives and leaders to develop and ensure consistent messaging among the leadership team and across the organization.
Manage the Prairie Payments internal information portal and external public website including updating/developing all web content.
Mange content and distribution of the program newsletter.
Support planning and execution of program webinars.
Support material and presentation development for the PPJV Engagement Team
Create and manage communications/marketing budgets within area of responsibility.
Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with the PPJV Engagement Team, work stream leads and senior leadership team.
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

Manager, Corporate Services

Who are we?

Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (the Corporation) is the deposit guarantor for Saskatchewan credit unions, and the primary regulator for credit unions and SaskCentral. Our objective is to instill confidence in Saskatchewan credit unions. We promote responsible credit union governance, and the strength and stability of the credit union system.

We are seeking a confident, forward-thinking leader with strong human resources, governance, planning, vendor management and communications skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and aspires to make an impact on shaping our future, to join the Corporate Operations team.

How you will spend your time:

Reporting to the Vice-President Corporate Operations, you will manage human resources, including benefits and payroll, ensuring alignment with the culture and talent needs of the Corporation. You will manage corporate communications and image strategies to build awareness of the Corporation’s brand and purpose. In addition, the position is responsible to manage the Corporation’s governance framework, corporate planning, policy/procedures, records, and relationships with third party suppliers. Working closely with senior management, you will recommend board policies and practices, execute strategic initiatives, plan, and allocate resources for corporate activities to achieve business plans.

What you’ll need:

Degree in Business Administration/Commerce
Professional designation and/or membership in CPHR/IABC
Several years’ progressive leadership experience in corporate operations
Exposure to corporate governance, planning, human resources management, communications, and project management and records are required.
Experience leading a team of direct reports would be considered an asset.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits. The salary range for this position is $93,117-$116,394. For more information on the Corporation, please visit our website www.cudgc.sk.ca.

To Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume stating competition number MGR-CS by October 26, 2021 to HR@cudgc.sk.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation values and supports workplace diversity. We believe diverse ideas, opinions and perspectives make our organization stronger.

Chief Executive Officer – Newfoundland and Labrador Credit Union

Location: St. John’s, Newfoundland

Newfoundland and Labrador Credit Union (NLCU) is a full-service financial institution operating 12 branches in major hubs across Newfoundland and Labrador. With assets of over $680 million, NLCU is the largest credit union in Newfoundland and one of the largest in Atlantic Canada. Over 20,000 members rely on NLCU’s 140 staff for expertise in how to help them prosper.

Due to the retirement of the long-standing incumbent, NLCU is seeking its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Reporting to NLCU’s Board of Directors, as CEO you are responsible for the strategic leadership and management of the credit union. Through your strong vision for the future, you will drive NLCU through sustainable business development and growth while fostering a corporate culture that is agile, growth-oriented and embodies NLCU’s vision, mission, values, and value proposition. You will lead and develop a high-performance senior management team who work collaboratively to turn strategy into action to achieve short- and long-term business goals. As the public face of NLCU, you will maintain positive relationships with NLCU’s regulator, business community, partners, associations, government and the communities NLCU serves. The CEO also acts as Corporate Treasurer and Chairperson of the NLCU Charitable Foundation Corporation.

As an ideal candidate you are a seasoned, trusted, and forward-looking financial industry leader with a proven record of making sound business decisions that have achieved organizational growth and improvements to member service. Extremely visible and engaging both internally and externally, people value you for your energy, authenticity, positivity and strong negotiation and influencing skills. You are an inspiring people leader who is naturally inclusive, passionate about coaching and mentorship, and empowers staff to be all they can be in pursuit of a culture of innovation, accountability and performance excellence. NLCU will benefit from your comfort and experience with the impacts of new technology and its effect on staff and members. Your sound governance knowledge and previous experience reporting to, or serving on, a board of directors will be of great value, as will your skill in identifying opportunities for efficiency, partnership and growth. Previous experience working within the credit union system is an asset.

For further information on this exciting credit union CEO position, please contact Andrew Dumont (adumont@boyden.com) or Cameron Morrison (cmorrison@boyden.com) at 613-742-3219.

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

SENIOR MANAGER: MARKETING & BRAND EXPERIENCE

Do you… have a solid background in marketing with proven experience and success in digital marketing, brand development and marketing communications & oversight? Are you an experienced professional with advanced knowledge in market research, analytics, and product & strategy development? Are you a natural leader who thrives in an ever-evolving work environment and aspires to make a positive difference each and every day?

If so… we should talk.

We currently have an opportunity to hire an experienced marketing professional to join our team as the Senior Manager Marketing & Brand Experience. The incumbent of this role is based out of our Corporate Office in Trail.

As the Senior Manager Marketing & Brand Experience, you will lead the strategic and day to day direction of the marketing department and brand strategy. You will coach and lead the marketing team to grow the brand, digitize and integrate new tools, technologies and channels to increase share of wallet and membership. You will also be responsible for providing oversight on product, digital and channel design, marketing and promotions, analytics and research, communications, brand image, and community investment and engagement.

The ideal incumbent will possess:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field requiring 3 to 4 years full-time study or equivalent
Minimum of 8 years’ progressive leadership experience in a sales and service environment with a focus on marketing and brand development
Advanced skills in digital marketing
Advanced skills in brand development, strategy, marketing communications and oversight
Advanced knowledge and proven experience in best practices and innovative industry developments in branding, the marketing discipline, sales and marketing communications
Advanced knowledge in a broad range of market research, analytics, segmentation, product development and marketing strategy development
Advanced knowledge in all banking channels including digital and mobile
Strong technical skills in HTML, CSS, SQL, Microsoft Office applications, Google Analytics, Adobe Creative Suite apps, WordPress
Well-developed technical knowledge of consumer tools and promotions from idea creation through to deployment
Strong knowledge in marketing & sales technology tools
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organization & time management skills
Strong project management and planning skills
The ability to anticipate strategic business demands and effectively align people, processes, and systems so that the appropriate talent, structure, and operating models are in place
The ability to take a creative approach to opportunities or issues, think “outside the box” and explore unique ways to create value for members, communities, and the organization
The ability to courageously face new challenges and opportunities
The ability to execute business strategies within an uncertain, complex, and ambiguous business landscape and ensure accountability for results
The ability to form a deep understanding of members’ needs and to develop member-centric solutions across multiple channels that exceed their expectations
The ability to persuade, convince, influence, or gain the commitment of others to support an idea, adopt a specific direction, or commit to an initiative in support of the business of the credit union system
The ability to inspire a sense of direction and shared purpose for employees, while energizing and motivating them to advance the vision

Why work for us?

We know that our dedicated employees give us a lot and are key to our success; in return we offer a total rewards package that includes:

Competitive salary and benefits
Paid vacation, sick time and floating holidays
Continual training, development and coaching
Confidential employee and family assistance program
Flexible work options to support work-life balance
Unique staff benefits on products such as bank accounts, loans & mortgages
The opportunity to build a satisfying career in an organization that incorporates many leading-strategic initiatives
Being part of an organization that puts their community and employees first
Being part of a talented and dedicated team who improve our members’ financial lives

Nestled in the natural beauty of the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges, next to the mighty Columbia River, the Greater Trail area offers year-round activities for the outdoor enthusiast from golfing to skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, fishing, hiking and much more. Amenities include the region’s largest hospital, Selkirk College and an aquatic and leisure centre, all surrounded by inviting neighbouring communities. Affordable, safe and volunteer-oriented communities provide all the modern technology and amenities to keep you connected. Here you will find outstanding opportunities for living life well and to its fullest.

For more information about the Greater Trail region, please visit imaginekootenay.com

For more information about Kootenay Savings, please visit www.kscu.com

Please apply online through the careers section of our website at www.kscu.com to upload your resume and complete the application questions.

Closing date: April 2, 2021

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only short listed applicants will be contacted.