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Chief Risk Officer

Bulkley Valley Credit Union, serving over 14,000 members from Hazelton to Burns Lake, prides itself on employing empowered staff committed to delivering high quality personalized service. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to meet their career goals while balancing their lifestyle with the many amenities our community and the Bulkley Valley has to offer.

If you want to join a dynamic management group dedicated to cooperative values and member service, this is the right career move for you. You will report directly to the CEO and, as a member of the executive team, you will be responsible for strategic oversight of Bulkley Valley Credit Union’s (including subsidiaries) enterprise risk management (ERM) plan at the governance and operational levels. You will be responsible for leading the second line of defense function including enterprise risk management, cyber security, compliance, business continuity, audit functions, retail and commercial credit adjudication, collections and credit recoveries, and loss prevention. You will be accountable to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. You will participate in the development of corporate strategies and policies, identify short and long-term objectives, and contribute to the design and development of policies and programs for the organizations enterprise risk management. You will manage the control, reporting and monitoring and awareness of financial risk management, loss prevention, and security controls for the credit union and identify and recommend areas for improved safeguards.

You will provide leadership and coaching to the risk management/credit team of BVCU. You will support the creation of an Enhanced Service Commitment by encouraging the risk management/credit team to professionally demonstrate BVCU’s Enhanced Service Commitment by efficiently providing support to the organization, establish and maintain strong employee relationships, work as a member of the team, and set a personal example of service and professionalism.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a minimum 10+ years’ off in-depth knowledge in the areas of audit functions, financial risk management, compliance, or related field, with professional experience in progressive senior leadership roles. An individual with experience plus education and/or training equivalent to 10+ years will also be considered.

Bulkley Valley Credit Union has a competitive compensation package including an attractive base salary of $126,694 – $158,367 and an excellent benefit and pension package.

To learn more about Bulkley Valley Credit Union, please visit our website at www.bvcu.com. We welcome applications from all interested applicants looking to further their career in a dynamic, supportive and team oriented environment.

Qualified applicants can apply through our webpage at https://can232.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/bulkleyvalley/Posting or directly to:

Jana Lukasek, CEO

jlukasek@bvcu.com

Bulkley Valley Credit Union

PO Box 3637 Smithers BC V0J 2N0

Bulkley Valley Credit Union encourages all qualified persons to apply. However, only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Manager Credit

If you want to join a dynamic management group dedicated to cooperative values and member service, this is the right career move for you. You will report directly to the Chief Risk Officer and, as a member of the executive team, you will be responsible for providing overall management, direction and coordination of processes and frameworks that support retail and commercial activities specific to credit risk management and collections. You will contribute to the development of corporate strategies and policies, identify short and long term objectives, and contribute to the design and development of policies and programs for retail and commercial credit operations. You will develop and implement credit granting policies and procedures and develop new lending products and services; prepare various loan reports; review internal and external loan audit reviews. You will be responsible for retail and commercial centralized lending administration and collection activities; ensure policies and procedures comply with sound business practices, legislation and regulations. You will identify risk issues and ensure processes are in place to effectively identify and manage risk; ensure processes are in place to identify and manage delinquent accounts; and approve loans within delegated approval limits.

You will provide leadership and coaching to the credit support team. You will support the creation of an Enhanced Service Commitment by encouraging their team to professionally demonstrate BVCU’s Enhanced Service Commitment by efficiently providing support to the branches, establish and maintain strong staff relationships, work as a member of the team, and set a personal example of service and professionalism.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a secondary school diploma plus 5-7 years of management experience in the financial services industry, preferably with a credit union is required. This background will bring 7-9 years of in-depth knowledge in the areas of retail and commercial lending. An individual with experience plus education and/or training may also be considered.

Bulkley Valley Credit Union has a competitive compensation package including an attractive base salary of $88,824 – $111,030 and an excellent benefit and pension package.

Qualified applicants can apply through our webpage at https://can232.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/bulkleyvalley/Posting or directly to:

Jana Lukasek, CEO

jlukasek@bvcu.com

Bulkley Valley Credit Union

PO Box 3637 Smithers BC V0J 2N0

Bulkley Valley Credit Union encourages all qualified persons to apply. However, only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Lending Service Representative

Are you committed to helping others while working to grow and develop your own career path? Do you want to work with a great team who is here to support you every step of the way? Are you an energetic team member who is confident in consumer and agricultural lending? We might be biased but we think Radius would be a GREAT place for you to work!

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced, full-time Lending Service Representative to be based out of our Earl Grey Branch. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, responsibilities include interviewing members and potential members, analyzing loan applications, granting and/or recommending consumer, agricultural and commercial loans and mortgages and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures. The position is also responsible for cross selling the full range of Credit Union products.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

2-4+ years of experience in consumer, agricultural, and/or commercial lending.
One year of related post-secondary education. (a combination of education and experience will be considered)
Ability to interpret complex member financial information, assess risk and determine product/service opportunities.
Proven success working in a client (member) service and goal-oriented environment.
Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

The Incentives:

Competitive compensation plan, including Variable Incentive Pay
Comprehensive benefits package, plus a 7% matched pension
Career Development & Advancement Opportunities
Work/Life balance with paid vacation, sick leave and family leave

About our Credit Union:

Radius Credit Union is a rural based community focused credit union with eight (8) branches, assets over $600 million and nearly 60 employees serving 5700 members. Radius Credit Union builds relationships by providing financial solutions and supporting its communities. Employee engagement is valued and there are many opportunities for growth for career minded individuals. Our organization has branches in Avonlea, Ceylon, Earl Grey, Ogema, Pangman, Radville, Tribune and Torquay.

The Community:

Located approximately 70km north of Regina, the village of Earl Grey is a small farming community with several local amenities and activities to keep you busy year-round. The community boasts a ballpark, curling rink, skating rink, community hall, library, and several local businesses. The community of Southey, just 10 minutes to the east, provides many of the required services such as a K to 12 school, shopping, Health Center, RCMP, groceries and gas station.

If you are interested in becoming a part of our team, please submit your resume, in confidence, on or before February 7, 2024 via email or mail to:

Radius Credit Union
Box 339
Ogema, SK S0C 1Y0
Attn: Michelle Leonard, HR & Marketing Coordinator
michelle.leonard@radiuscu.com

Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Manager, System Credit

About Credit Union Central of Manitoba

Credit Union of Manitoba (CUCM) is the trade association and service provider for the province’s 17 autonomous credit unions. CUCM’s purpose is to provide strategic leadership for credit unions, and to deliver high-value solutions that help each credit union achieve its vision.

The role

Reporting to the Vice President, Lending & Compliance, the incumbent plays a lead role managing all aspects of system credit, risk management, and loan adjudication while serving the growth and competitive needs of credit unions. As the Manager, System Credit, your role will encompass the following:

Directly manage, lead, guide, engage, develop, and encourage the adjudication team.
Form part of the system credit committee, responsible for managing system credit risk.
Provide input to strategies that support the Lending Services, Compliance, and Manual Departments business goals and objectives.
Provide consulting services to credit unions lending personnel and, where necessary, meet with Central’s legal counsel to discuss options.
Play a critical role in delivery of lending conferences and workshops.
Demonstrate loan portfolio management and risk mitigation for complex credit applications.
Provide input into Lending Services components of CUCM Enterprise Risk Management program.
Review and make recommendations to Model Loan Policy and credit union lending policies.
Develop industry resources to be available to credit union lending staff and keep apprised of all industry and market developments.
Communicate with all lending relationships inclusive of industry partners, credit union personnel, Deposit Guarantee Corporation of Manitoba, and other internal/external stakeholders.
Make recommendations to process improvements in Lending Services

The person

You bring strong relationship building skills, sound analysis and decision-making competencies and have a thorough knowledge of legislation pertaining to lending and of the commercial/agricultural marketplace. You are a strong communicator. You are an expert negotiator with strong interpersonal skills with ability to diplomatically manage and attempt to reconcile conflicting demands and viewpoints, combined with personable and effective client management skills.

You a natural collaborator; driven by the challenge of change, with the ability to adapt your focus or approach based on what the situation requires. You are technologically savvy and up to date with technological developments as it relates to financial services.

Education & Experience

Your background includes a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar capacity with a focus on Commercial Credit Adjudication. Experience with Agriculture Lending would be of benefit. Education equivalent to completion of three- or four-year bachelor’s degree, ideally in commerce or business administration, or related experience is required.

The Company

We offer an excellent total compensation and benefits package including an incentive pay program, an extensive community service program, training and development opportunities, and a work environment that engages and enables our employees to serve our members. The salary will relate to qualifications and experience.

We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where your unique background, perspectives and talent are valued.

Our office is located in downtown Winnipeg close to the Canada Life Centre. In the current environment, employees have the ability to work from home.

Credit Union Central of Manitoba (CUCM) is the trade association for Manitoba’s credit unions and as such manages liquidity reserves, monitors credit granting procedures and provides trade services in areas such as corporate governance, government relations, representation, and advocacy. CUCM also provides human resources services, research, communications, planning, lending, compliance, and risk management services to credit unions. Manitoba credit unions jointly own CUCM and it is financed through assessments and fee income derived through its operations.

CUCM welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

The salary will relate to qualifications and experience. The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000-$137,000.

Closing Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2023

To apply please go to: https://cucm.applicantpro.com/jobs/3144605

Loans Officer

Bruno Savings and Credit Union Limited is seeking a lender to work out of our Bruno location. We are a $130M credit union servicing two locations and surrounding areas.
Our credit union credit portfolio is growing and this is a great opportunity for somebody that has 2-3 years of lending experience to become part of our growth story. The position will report directly to the General Manager.

The ideal candidate will be working directly with the lending team to service our existing membership base and to grow our lending portfolio.

At Bruno Credit Union; we pride ourselves on our dedication to meeting our member’s needs and our financial and volunteer support we provide in our communities.

The experience you bring:
– 2+ years of lending experience
– Understanding of financial statements and assessing risks
– Relationship Management skills
– Self-motivated individual that understands that the measurement of success is measured by the support we provide to our membership.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Send submit resume via email to:
General Manager, Marcel Gauthier
Email: marcel.gauthier@brunocu.com

Credit Adjudicator

The Position:

The Credit Adjudicator is a motivated, career-minded Credit Adjudicator responsible for evaluating and approving credit applications which exceed lender’s or branch limits. Additional responsibilities will include assistance in developing and implementation of credit policies and procedures as well as assisting our training department with lender focused training. Assist with special projects, and new business development tools and programs as required. Provide advice and direction to lenders and credit analyst regarding the analysis, structuring and negotiation of credit applications and related documentation.

Under executive direction, reporting to the Senior Vice President of Credit, the Credit Adjudicator will evaluate and approve credit applications within designated limits. Credit applications which exceed the credit adjudicator limits will be submitted to the Senor Vice President of Credit and/or Credit Committee. The position is responsible for ensuring that the approved applications meet acceptable risk requirements and provide a reasonable, risk‐based return on investment, in accordance with prudent lending practice, corporate lending policy, as well as regulatory and legislative requirements.

This is a full time permanent position.

For complete job posting details, please visit our website www.visioncu.ca/en/about-vision/careers

The Person:

Seven to nine years of job-related experience is required for this complex position.
Excellent critical analysis and decision making skills are essential for success in this role. In addition, excellent oral and written communication, high attention to technical detail and proven ability to work effectively in a time sensitive and team environment is necessary for this position.
Cooperative or Credit Union industry experience is a benefit.

Compensation:

Comprehensive benefits package.

SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

Jennifer Hormann,

Vice President of Human Resources

Vision Credit Union Ltd.

Corporate Office

5007 – 51 Street

Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S6

Fax 780-679-0569

jobs@visioncu.ca

Only those individuals invited for an interview will be contacted.

Lending Service Representative

We are seeking two (2) experienced, full-time Lending Service Representative to be based out of our Radville and Avonlea Branches. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, responsibilities include interviewing members and potential members, analyzing loan applications, granting and/or recommending consumer, agricultural and commercial loans and mortgages and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures. The position is also responsible for cross-selling the full range of Credit Union products.

Preferred/Ideal Qualifications:

2-4+ years of experience in consumer, agricultural, and/or commercial lending.
One year of related post-secondary education. (a combination of education and experience will be considered)
Ability to interpret complex member financial information, assess risk and determine product/service opportunities.
Proven success working in a client (member) service and goal-oriented environment.
Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

The Credit Union / Organization:

The Communities:

Radville: Radville is a small valley town in southern Saskatchewan with a small river, Long Creek running through the north end of the town providing fishing and recreation to the local families. Located only 35 minutes from the city of Weyburn, Radville is a community of close to 1000 and has both an elementary and high school in the community. A Regional Park, a 9-hole sand green golf course just west of town and great recreation facilities allow for local swimming and skating lessons, curling leagues and many hockey and baseball teams. The community also boasts a modern healthcare clinic, hospital, and long-term care facility.

Avonlea: Located in southern Saskatchewan, the charming community of Avonlea is a quick 45-minute drive from Regina or Moose Jaw. A thriving village, Avonlea has a strong local business core, a variety of indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, a K-12 School, grocery store and more. Avonlea features many easy to access local and nearby attractions including the Long Creek Golf & Country Club, Dunnet Regional Park, Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site, the dirt hills, badlands and much more.

Compensation:

Radius Credit Union offers a competitive compensation package including a 7% matched defined contribution pension plan administered by the Co-operative Superannuation Society, participation in a Variable Incentive Program, a full range of employee benefits including medical, dental, EAP and life/disability insurance.

If you are interested in becoming a part of our team, please submit your resume, in confidence, on or before October 11, via email or mail to:

Radius Credit Union
Box 339
Ogema, SK S0C 1Y0
Attn: Michelle Leonard, HR & Marketing Coordinator
michelle.leonard@radiuscu.com

Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Loans Officer

The ideal candidate will be working directly with the lending team to service our existing membership base and to grow our lending portfolio.

At Bruno Credit Union; we pride ourselves on our dedication to meeting our member’s needs and our financial and volunteer support we provide in our communities.

The experience you bring:
– 2+ years of lending experience
– Understanding of financial statements and assessing risks
– Relationship Management skills
– Self-motivated individual that understands that the measurement of success is measured by the support we provide to our membership.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Please visit brunocu.com to familiarize yourself with our Credit Union.

Please send resume to the attention of:
General Manager, Marcel Gauthier
Via email: marcel.gauthier@brunocu.com

Commercial Account Manager II – remote available

About Credit Union Central of Manitoba

The role

As a subject matter expert, the incumbent plays a lead role in coaching, guiding, and training credit unions in all aspects of credit adjudication. You will demonstrate loan portfolio management and risk mitigation for complex credit clients through the review of financial statements, cash flow mechanics, business plans, identifying trends, monitoring risk, and assessing for credit restructuring.

This position will provide consulting services to credit unions lending personnel and, where necessary, meet with Central’s legal counsel to discuss legal options. Plays a central role in maintaining the operations manual, ensuring content is accurate and consistent with industry practices and Manitoba law. You will structure, negotiate, and document complex credit submissions and negotiate all terms of credit with credit unions in a fair and respectful manner.

The person

You bring strong relationship building skills, sound analysis and decision-making competencies and have a thorough knowledge of legislation pertaining to lending and of the commercial marketplace. You are an expert negotiator with strong interpersonal skills with ability to diplomatically manage and attempt to reconcile conflicting demands and viewpoints, combined with personable and effective client management skills.

You a natural collaborator; driven by the challenge of change, with the ability to adapt your focus or approach based on what the situation requires.

Education & Experience

Your background includes a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar capacity with a focus on Commercial Lending and Credit Adjudication. Knowledge of Agricultural Lending would be of benefit. Education equivalent to completion of three- or four-year bachelor’s degree, ideally in commerce or business administration or related experience is required.

The Company

We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where your unique background, perspectives and talent are valued.

Our office is located in downtown Winnipeg close to the Canada Life Centre. In the current environment, employees have the ability to work from home.

Credit Unions in Manitoba are governed by Manitoba’s Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Act. CUCM manages their liquidity reserves, monitors credit granting procedures and provides trade services in areas such as corporate governance, government relations, representation, and advocacy. CUCM also provides human resources services, research, communications, planning, lending, compliance, and risk management services to credit unions. Manitoba credit unions jointly own CUCM and it is financed through assessments and fee income derived through its operations.

The Company

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter to hrcucm@cucm.org (Please note NCL has indicated the apply now functionality of this website has been turned off due to errors so please do not apply this way).

Farm & Business Advisor

Are you an outgoing individual who is great with numbers, and even better at building relationships? We’re looking for a dedicated Farm & Business Advisor who thrives in a fast-paced work environment and prides yourself on helping others to join our team at the Yorkton Branch of Cornerstone Credit Union!

As a Farm & Business Advisor you’ll be an important part of a team of knowledgeable salespeople who share a genuine commitment in partnering with our members to achieve their financial goals. You will create exceptional member experiences for both new and existing members by delivering smart financial advice, solutions and alternatives through proactive needs-based sales and services. Through the management of diverse accounts, you will manage an assigned Farm & Business portfolio consisting of small market enterprise accounts.

Post-secondary education in Business or a related discipline with at least 2 to 5 years lending or progressive sales and service experience is the minimum requirement for this position, but you’ll have a leg up if you have actual commercial or agricultural lending experience and have managed a diverse portfolio in a farm and business banking environment. If you know what makes Cornerstone Credit Union different and the products and services we provide, that’s even better! Plus, this position offers plenty of opportunity for on-the-job learning and career development.

You’ll receive competitive compensation, great benefits, and matched pension contributions. We also offer performance incentives and wellness and employment perks. This is an in-scope position and union membership is required.

The cherry on top is the great people who work at Cornerstone. Our team is caring and supportive, and community is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for the seventh straight year.

Choose a rewarding career at Cornerstone Credit Union.