Executive – Credit Union Careers

President & CEO

Location: Flexible, ON.

Since 1957, Northern Credit Union has provided personal and business banking products, services, and ﬁnancial planning expertise to approximately 88,000 members across 26 communities as a full-service, locally operated ﬁnancial institution. Northern is dedicated to making a diﬀerence in people’s lives. Through economic development, ﬁnancial stewardship, and local investment, Northern contributes to building thriving and healthy communities where their members can achieve their dreams and build stronger, more prosperous futures.

On January 1, 2025, Northern merged with Copperfin Credit Union, creating an even stronger organization with over $2.5 billion in assets and a footprint spanning from the Manitoba to the Quebec border. With a shared focus on delivering member value, the new Northern Credit Union strives to advance its reputation as a leading financial institution in Northern Ontario offering tailored solutions and superior member experiences.

It is within this exciting context that Northern is currently seeking to find its next President & CEO.

Reporting to and working collaboratively with the Board of Directors, the CEO leads Northern’s skilled executive team and oversees the overall business affairs of the credit union in pursuit of its mission, vision, and True North Strong values. The CEO drives the strategic direction of Northern, ensuring business growth, financial strength, sustainability and responsiveness to the diverse needs of its members while leading the way for Northern to be an innovative market leader in the credit union system.

Northern’s next CEO must be a highly respected leader renowned for their outstanding strategic capability, strong business acumen, and track record of identifying opportunities for ongoing growth, profitability and client service excellence. A proven transformational leader with expertise in stewarding operational and cultural harmonization, your leadership style is characterized by empowerment, collaboration and a high level of emotional intelligence. You instil a high degree of confidence through outstanding communication skills, transparency and ability to rally staff through periods of change. A solid understanding of governance and prior experience working with or reporting to a board of directors is preferred, as is proven expertise in navigating the evolving impacts of technology on both employees and members. As an organizational ambassador, the CEO must excel in working closely with communities, identifying partnership opportunities, consistently upholding the highest ethical standards, and acting with integrity, transparency, and humility in all endeavors.

Play a key role in leading the new Northern into its exciting future. To apply for this position, please visit: boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/2853. For more information, please email rrankin@boyden.com.

Northern Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Northern invites everyone to apply and will provide accommodations for persons with disabilities, where needed, to support their participation in our recruitment process.

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

President and Chief Executive Officer

THE ORGANIZATION: ACCESS CREDIT UNION
Access Credit Union (Access) has grown to become Manitoba’s largest credit union and ranks sixth nationally in Canada. With over 205,000 members, more than 925 employees, and assets totaling $13.4 billion, Access offers a comprehensive range of financial services, including personal and business banking, mortgages, loans, property insurance and wealth management solutions. Its extensive network of over 50 branches (plus insurance offices) ensures accessibility for members and communities across the province.

Recognized as one of Manitoba’s top employers for over ten consecutive years, Access fosters a workplace culture centered on empowerment and professional development. Access Credit Union supports a professional and innovative work environment with a corporate culture that embraces accountability, and trust.

Access Credit Union Priorities:

Serve our clients and members with excellence.
Invest in our communities for a sustainable future.
Empower our staff to achieve their full potential.

Values:

Do Good
Be Better
Own it
Move Forward

Vision:

To cultivate financial well-being in a changing world through innovation and accessibility.

To learn more, please visit Access Credit Union’s website.

THE OPPORTUNITY: PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President and Chief Executive Officer (President & CEO) is accountable for executing Access Credit Union’s strategic plan and leading its continued growth and success. This is a unique opportunity to take the helm of a high-performing, fast-growing organization with a strong reputation and deep community ties. With a clear vision and a focus on deliverables, the President & CEO will inspire teams, create a positive culture, build key alliances, and position Access for continued leadership in the sector and throughout its communities.

The organization has recently undertaken a process to determine the key elements to ensure success and sustainability for the future. The following summarizes the findings and will be the road map for the new President & CEO:

Business Imperatives & Success Factors
Strategic and Innovative Leadership for Access:

Develop and Execute Key Strategic Initiatives: Oversee the realization of the vision for Access and its long-term success. Develop, socialize, and execute a strategy to deliver on the future;
Realize on the Value of the Mergers: Effectively integrate the mergers, leverage the strengths of each, and realize on the economies of scale that will boost profitability. Determine the best path for Access to leverage its post-merger capabilities to optimize internal process and position the organization for continued growth;
Secure Long-Term Sustainability of the Model: Attract a younger demographic to the credit union’s membership, while retaining existing members;
Continue to Leverage Technological Solutions: Assess and implement technology that will enhance operational efficiency, provide competitive digital products and service, and ensure readiness for trends such as open banking and AI.

Develop Strategic Partnerships:

Develop Business Partnerships: Develop business partnerships with organizations and businesses to bring capacity and expertise to advance Access’ strategic vision;
Foster Regulatory Relationships: Maintain open communication and positive working relationships with relevant regulatory bodies;
Lead and Facilitate System-wide Collaboration: Encourage a collaborative environment within the credit union system in Manitoba and beyond to ensure the long-term success and resilience;
Collaborate with and Leverage the Board: Engage with the Board and realize on the power of a cooperative Board that represents diverse views. Work closely with the Chair of the Board to support the facilitation of Board alignment and engagement on strategy.

Create and Integrate a Culture of Excellence:

Build and Lead a Culture of Excellence: Establish an excellence-focused and service-oriented culture for the organization. Unify the leadership team, empower the workforce, and create an environment that generates and expects excellence;
Lead a High-Performing Executive Team: Build and empower a cohesive leadership team that is connected, cohesive, and working together to deliver on the strategic vision of the organization;
Steer Through Transformational Change: Leads the organization through change with clarity, courage, and adaptability;
Enhance Employee Satisfaction: Cultivate a supportive workplace that values open communication, recognition, and professional development to boost engagement. Foster trust through transparency, consistency, opportunity for growth and advancement, delivery and respect.

Engage Members and Drive Organic Growth:

Establish a Prescence within Community: Build strong, meaningful relationships within the community to enhance Access’s visibility and foster local support;
Grow Reputation as Differentiator: Strengthen the organization’s brand and market positioning by highlighting its focus on community relationships, to further differentiate from competitors;
Develop a People-Centric Organization: Build a seamless, integrated system that provides a personalized experience for Access clients and meets their financial needs at every touchpoint, that resonates with diverse communities across Manitoba.

THE PERSON
Education and Experience:

A business degree, MBA, or equivalent level of education in a relevant field of study;
Several years of progressive experience in an senior executive capacity (ideally President/CEO level) at a similarly complex organization, overseeing multiple functional areas;
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Other Requirements:

Proven success delivering profitable growth and transformational change in a competitive marketplace;
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans at the organizational level;
Advanced understanding of complex operations that are geographically dispersed;
Solid understanding of board and corporate governance and a proven ability to work effectively with a board of directors;
Advanced understanding of complex regulatory environments, legislative controls, enterprise risk management and functions within Canada;
Exceptional financial acumen;
Good understanding of the opportunities and risks associated with technological advancements within business, and
Full time permanent residency in the province of Manitoba is required.

Key Personal Competencies and Behavioural Indicators:

Strategic Visionary and Proven Execution: Can articulate a clear and compelling vision. Has experience in leading the development and execution of an enterprise-level strategy as a P&L owner;
Technologically Adept: Recognizes and embraces the opportunities technology offers. Shows a sense of urgency to adapt quickly to technological changes and a willingness to lead the organization beyond traditional operational methods;
Decisive Strategist: Fully appreciates that strategy is choices of what will be done and what will be traded off. Has demonstrated experience in making difficult strategic decisions and can stay committed through change;
Collaborator and Relationship Orientation: Has demonstrated ability to do business through collaboration and partnership. Is known for being a connector and integrator of ideas and is known for being a strong relationship builder;
Governance Experience: Deep understanding of corporate governance principles and practices; experience partnering with a Board to drive value creation for the organization;
Cooperative and Values-Forward Leader: Understands and honours the collaborative nature of the credit union system and embodies the values of a cooperative system in how they conduct business;
Transparent and Self-aware: Forthright and honest with humility and willingness to engage the Board and the Management team. Is described as genuine, fair, and empathetic;
Diplomacy and Empathy: Navigates complex situations with tact and discretion, effectively managing different group interests and resolving conflicts while maintaining positive and professional relationships.

COMPENSATION
A competitive compensation package will be provided including salary, an incentive plan, and benefits. Further details will be discussed in a personal interview.

To apply, please visit our website.

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LEADERS INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH
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Chief Marketing and Strategy / Chef Marketing et stratégie

Location: New Brunswick

UNI Coopération financière (UNI) is a member-owned federal financial cooperative rooted in Acadian culture that places community and personalized financial solutions at the forefront of its mission. As the largest cooperative in Eastern Canada and one of the top 20 credit unions in Canada, UNI’s success is built on strong relationships, a commitment to growth through community investments, and a celebrated culture that values both its people and its members. UNI is dedicated to fostering a thriving organization that drives positive change, upholds diversity, and champions social values. UNI is entering an exciting chapter with a new strategic plan and a dynamic new CEO leading the way.

As part of this transformation, UNI is seeking a visionary Chief Marketing and Strategy to drive its marketing initiatives and strengthen its market presence. This executive will play a pivotal role in amplifying brand positioning, increasing member engagement, and aligning marketing strategy with UNI’s refreshed business objectives. As a key member of the executive leadership team, they will collaborate across the organization to develop and execute bold, innovative strategies across marketing, communication, product innovation, business intelligence, and governance that set UNI apart from its competitors and support its long-term growth.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and innovative marketing leader who thrives in times of change and opportunity. With proven experience in marketing and brand strategy, preferably within a commercially driven sector, they bring strong storytelling and communication skills to effectively convey UNI’s mission, values, and ambitious new direction. They have a track record of leading high performance cross-disciplinary teams, including strategic marketing, all communications, event management, creative functions, and ideally governance. Their expertise spans multi-year marketing and communication plans, brand development, social media, and digital campaigns—all critical as UNI positions itself for the future.

The successful candidate holds a university degree or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, or public relations. Bilingual proficiency in French and English is essential, with French as the primary working language.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of financial services marketing. At UNI, you’ll have the chance to drive innovative strategies, create meaningful impact, and collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to serving members and communities.

To apply for this position, please visit: https://boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/2841.For more information, send an email to Michelle Richard or Renee Young at ryoung@boyden.com and state the title of the position in the subject line of your e-mail.

We thank all candidates for their interest. However, we will only contact those whose applications are being seriously considered for this position. UNI encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions.

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Emplacement : Nouveau-Brunswick

UNI Coopération financière (UNI) est une coopérative financière fédérale détenue par ses membres, ancrée dans la culture acadienne, qui place la communauté et les solutions financières personnalisées au premier plan de sa mission. En tant que coopérative la plus importante de l’Est du Canada, et l’une des 20 premières caisses populaires au Canada, le succès d’UNI repose sur des relations solides, un engagement envers la croissance, par le biais d’investissements communautaires, et une culture célébrée qui valorise à la fois son personnel et ses membres. UNI s’efforce de promouvoir une organisation florissante qui encourage les changements positifs, défend la diversité et favorise des valeurs sociales. UNI entame une période de transformation stimulante avec un nouveau plan stratégique et un chef de la direction dynamique à sa tête.

Dans le cadre de cette transformation, UNI recherche un·e Chef Marketing et stratégie visionnaire, qui pilotera ses initiatives marketing et renforcera sa présence sur le marché. Cette personne jouera un rôle clé dans l’amplification du positionnement de la marque, l’augmentation de l’engagement des membres et l’alignement de la stratégie marketing avec les nouveaux objectifs d’affaires d’UNI. En tant que membre essentiel de l’équipe de direction, la personne collaborera avec l’ensemble de l’organisation pour élaborer et mettre en œuvre des stratégies audacieuses et innovantes en matière de marketing, de communication, d’innovation produit, d’intelligence d’affaires et de gouvernance, qui distingueront UNI de ses concurrents et soutiendront sa croissance à long terme.

La personne idéale est un·e leader stratégique et innovant·e en marketing, qui s’épanouit en période de changement et d’opportunités. Avec une expérience éprouvée en marketing et en stratégie de marque, préférablement dans un secteur commercialement axé sur la performance, cette personne possède d’excellentes compétences en narration et en communication, lui permettant de transmettre efficacement la mission, les valeurs et la nouvelle orientation ambitieuse d’UNI.

Ayant fait ses preuves dans la direction d’équipes multidisciplinaires performantes, cette personne a encadré le marketing stratégique, l’ensemble des communications, la gestion d’événements, les fonctions créatives, et idéalement la gouvernance. Son expertise englobe les plans marketing et de communication pluriannuels, le développement de la marque, les médias sociaux et les campagnes numériques—des éléments essentiels alors qu’UNI se positionne pour l’avenir.

La personne retenue détient un diplôme universitaire ou une expérience équivalente en communications, marketing ou relations publiques. Une maîtrise bilingue du français et de l’anglais est essentielle, avec le français comme langue de travail principale.

C’est une opportunité unique de façonner l’avenir du marketing des services financiers. Chez UNI, vous aurez la chance de développer des stratégies innovantes, d’avoir un impact significatif et de collaborer avec une équipe passionnée, dédiée au service des membres et des communautés.

Pour postuler Visitez: https://boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/2841. Pour plus d’informations, envoyez un courriel à Michelle Richard ou Renee Young à ryoung@boyden.com , en indiquant le titre du poste dans l’objet de votre courriel.

Nous remercions toutes les personnes candidates de leur intérêt. Toutefois, nous communiquerons seulement avec celles dont la candidature est sérieusement considérée pour ce poste. UNI encourage les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, y compris les femmes, les personnes autochtones, les personnes en situation de handicap, les minorités visibles, ainsi que les personnes de toutes orientations sexuelles et identités de genre.

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President and Chief Executive Officer

THE ORGANIZATION: COASTAL COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
Providing services for over 70 years, Coastal Community Credit Union (CCCU) is the largest Vancouver Island-based financial services cooperative and among the 24 largest credit unions in Canada when measured by asset size. With $3.3 billion in balance sheet assets plus $1.0 billion in wealth assets under management, CCCU operates a network of 24 full-service locations and one centralized contact centre with extended service hours. CCCU provides personal, business and commercial banking services, complemented by its wholly-owned subsidiary Coastal Community Financial Management Inc., which provides wealth management services through its Coastal Community Private Wealth Group division, and its 50% equity interest in an organization that that owns two subsidiaries offering personal and commercial insurance solutions. The Coastal Community family of companies serves Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, from Victoria to Port Hardy offering a full range of services in retail banking, regional business services, insurance, wealth management, trust and estates.

Since 1946, the satisfaction and happiness of their members and clients have been paramount. “That’s why we’ve grown to be the largest financial services organization based on Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and Discovery Islands.” They’re passionate about building stronger relationships to improve financial health, enrich people’s lives and build healthier communities. They offer caring and helpful service integrated across their business lines to meet their member’s financial and protection needs. CCCU is committed to helping build healthier communities through a variety donations, sponsorships, scholarships, and fundraising efforts.

Vision:
CCCU will be leaders in building relationships that improve financial health, enrich people’s lives, and build healthier communities.

Purpose:
Member/Client Experience
CCCU will be the leaders in building strong relationships, by being more helpful and caring, and improving financial health.

Employee Experience
CCCU will be the leaders in creating an environment where they say great things, do great things, and where they want to stay.

Community Experience
CCCU will be the leaders in making a visible and meaningful difference in building healthier communities. Their communities are their home.

Values:
Accountability, Cooperation, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, Responsiveness, Social Responsibility.

With a progressive, collaborative, and empowered employment culture, CCCU is proud to be a certified Great Place to Work® and on the Best Workplaces in British Columbia list for several years.

To learn more, please visit Coastal Community Credit Union’s website.

THE OPPORTUNITY: PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is based at CCCU’s head office in Nanaimo and will provide strategic leadership and operational direction to the Credit Union and its related subsidiaries. The CCCU Board of Directors is seeking a passionate leader who will inspire the organization and lead it through any potential economic challenges on the horizon.

More specifically, the CEO will ensure that:

The organization’s strategic plan aligns with our mission, vision, and values;
Strategic goals and objectives are implemented;
Relationships with key stakeholders are built and maintained;
Strategic linkages and partnerships are developed and maintained; and
That performance measurements, management controls and critical success factors are developed for business discipline.

Key Accountabilities
Board Relations:

Provide regular updates to the Board on operational and financial performance of the credit union and its subsidiaries;
Inform the Board of activities which may significantly affect the organization, and refer promptly to the Chair any matters which may require Board action;
Prepare and present strategic positions to the Board for approval; and
Consult with the relevant committees on any potential or planned changes to the composition of the Management Executive personnel for CCCU or the subsidiary organizations.

Communications:

Communicate, clarify, and interpret the organization’s vision, mission, values, and success factors with all constituencies including the Board, executive management, staff, members, and the community;
Serve as an ambassador for the organization and promote the organization within and outside the region through a corporate social responsibility strategy.

Corporate Culture:

Create a corporate culture that positively influences employees, members, and clients through the consistent behavioral application of our corporate values.

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM):

Ensure the principles of good governance and sound business practices that apply to operational risk are implemented and monitored;
Provide the Board with appropriate reports that will enable the Board to ensure the Credit Union has ongoing and effective risk management processes and whether the Credit Union is in control;
Provide the Board with timely, relevant, and accurate reports on the management of significant risks.

Financial Management:

Ensure the integrity and viability of the organization’s finances, annual budgets, and financial audits;
Ensure systems and processes are implemented to comply with regulations governing the industry and all statutory requirements for reporting and meeting capital and liquidity requirements are met and action is immediately taken to correct any non-conforming situations.

Operations:

Execute, lead, and monitor the organization’s operating plan and budget to implement the strategic objectives and support the strategic plans of the organization;
Establish and implement systems to monitor organizational performance against goals and objectives and ensure performance is continuously reviewed for improvement.

Human Resources:

Proactively engage in succession planning by developing processes and arrangements for the Board to follow in the event of unplanned or planned vacancies for the CEO and Executive Management positions;
Promote a culture of employee development to encourage career progression within the credit union with a view to having internal candidates for all leadership positions;
Assess the performance of all direct reports on an annual basis;
Working with the board-established compensation philosophy to ensure compensation plans are competitive and motivating;
Develop and maintain an effective organizational structure;
Develop, maintain, and monitor standards of business conduct and ethical behaviour for senior management and other personnel;
Lead in the ongoing development of a positive operating culture throughout the organization that promotes innovation and unsurpassed member/ client service.

Professional Development:

Remain aware of evolving practices in Canadian credit union system to ensure that CCCU stays competitive within the industry;
Engage in professional development activities that broadens business knowledge or enhances management skills.

Competencies and Personal Characteristics
Communicates Effectively: Consistently, and in a timely manner, prepares and presents strategic positions to the Board for engagement and approval; collaboratively develops communication processes, clarifies the direction and empowers direct reports to systematically disseminate information to employees and members in a timely manner.
Lead Self and Lead Effectively: Demonstrates effective situational leadership; consistently leads in the ongoing development of a positive learning culture throughout the organization that promotes learning, innovation and focuses on member/client service; seeks feedback from all levels.
Support Others to be Leaders: Strong advocate for development of senior executive team and all levels of leadership; provides visible growth opportunities to other; promotes through words and actions, investment and attention; proactively develops future leaders and leadership capacity at all levels. Removes barriers to open doors for employees both internally and externally.
Know our Business, Recognize Opportunities: Invests for long-term growth while seeking ways to consistently pay “dividends”; uses judgment to take advantage of opportunities.
Make a Meaningful Difference in our Communities: Defines what’s meaningful and focuses on those priorities; gets involved in the most beneficial events; establishes an effective presence; gets team involved in community; uses experiences and values to strategically and beneficially affect communities; ensures funding decisions are aligned to the strategic goals; fosters appropriate decision-making at the local level.
Continuously Learn and Share Knowledge: Establishes systems to support ongoing learning at an organizational level and encourages a commitment towards ongoing learning in others; personally models continuous learning; is open to, and accepts, feedback, adjusting behaviour when appropriate; demonstrates adaptability and resilience both internally and externally; shares newly acquired knowledge with others as appropriate.
Build Helpful Relationships: Develops strong productive relationships with members and community stakeholders to broaden economic impact and influence beyond the reach of the credit union itself; is personally sought out within credit union system, professional organizations, geographic location and within CCCU’s business communities.
Build Teams and Manage Conflict: Supports and encourages staff to learn positively from successes and mistakes; aware of own judgments and biases; addresses the underlying causes of conflict rather than dealing only with the symptoms; proactively takes accountability for team performance and takes ownership for mistakes; recognizes need for improvement and takes corrective action.
Think Creatively and Strategically to Develop Solutions: Recognizes and rewards critical thinking to identify risks and mitigation strategies; decisions are made with rigorous evidence-based processes; consistently demonstrates agile thinking; asks “what if?” questions and looks at big picture; brainstorms pre/during/post decisions.
Fosters a culture of innovation while limiting risk to the organization: Cultivates innovation while managing risk and rewarding creativity “Encourages acceptance of failures creating culture of learning”.
Collaboration: Seeks out and develops opportunities to collaborate with other credit unions, cooperatives and other organizations in a way that advances the interests of CCCU and the broader cooperative movement.
Cooperation and Networking: Is approachable and comfortable when representing Coastal; works across organizations sharing information, leveraging others’ ideas and suggestions, coordinating and bringing resources together, and finding common ground to get the best outcomes that will benefit members and communities; selects beneficial networking events to attend and identifies ways to participate for optimum Coastal Community exposure.

COMPENSATION:
Coastal Community Credit Union has adopted a compensation policy of paying its CEO a salary that is roughly the average salary of CEOs of similar sized credit unions. As a result, a competitive compensation package will be provided including an attractive base salary in a range above $400,000, a variable compensation plan, and excellent benefits. Further details will be discussed in a personal interview.

To apply, please visit our website.

Executive Vice President (EVP), Member Experience

Executive Vice President (EVP), Member Experience

Location: Primary work location is our head office in Peterborough, Ontario. A hybrid working model is supported. This role includes regular travel to our branches so will include working from branch locations as well.

Reporting to the CEO, the EVP, Member Experience will lead and oversee the retail, wealth management and commercial businesses with responsibility for the end-to-end member experience across all channels. The key objective of this role is to grow the business while ensuring excellence in member service through effective marketing & communications, strong channel capabilities, competitive products and services, as well as achieving optimal efficiencies in all areas of the business.

The scope of responsibilities for this position covers the entire network of Retail Banking Branches, Wealth Management and Commercial businesses, including Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Contact Centre, Product management, Marketing & Communications, and overall member experience.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, develop and manage the execution of strategic plans.

Primary Functions:

Development of, in cooperation with the CEO, the Executive Leadership Team and the Senior Management Team, the business strategy, objectives and goals for Retail Banking, Wealth Management, Commercial, Channels, Marketing & Communications.
Recommend short and long-term strategies to maximize member value.
Recommend member engagement strategies to deliver on our purpose to support the financial success and well-being of our members.
Develop sales & service strategies to grow membership and share of wallet, while delivering an excellent member experience.
Develop products and services to meet the needs of members to grow membership and share of wallet.
Develop our channel capabilities in conjunction with our technology team to deliver an excellent member experience.
Develop Kawartha’s brand, marketing, and communications strategies in support of achieving corporate strategic objectives, targets, and key performance indicators.
Recommend annual and long-term business objectives against which to measure business performance, including branch targets, employee targets and annual budget.
Responsible for executing the retail banking, wealth management, commercial, channels, marketing, brand, and communications strategic plans and performance, including financial performance against annual and long-term performance targets, and compliance with statutory requirements, Kawartha’s by-laws, and Board approved policies.
Leadership of the branch personnel, channel employees, marketing & communications team, and direct reports, ensuring a capable, highly functional leadership team with the trust and respect of employees, earned by superior decision making, communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to Kawartha’s success.
Optimize member engagement through development and implementation of programs and strategies to build member engagement, and by fostering an environment that encourages superior levels of service delivery at every member touch point.
Ensure high levels of employee engagement by delivering consistent and strong people leadership through effective communications with employees, ensuring employees understand Kawartha’s strategies and goals, and to align employee activities with strategic priorities.
Develop robust service and sales management practices consistent with Kawartha’s values and culture, resulting in targeted growth in portfolios, membership, share of wallet and channel adoption, while appropriately managing risk.
Participation on the following management committees: Executive Leadership Team (ELT); Asset / Liability Committee (ALCO); Business Response Team (BRT); and Credit Committee. Attendance at meetings of the Board of Directors as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and may attend Board Committee meetings if required.

Key Success Factors:

People Management
Developing and Coaching Others
Communication
Integrity and Sincerity
Customer/Client Orientation
Role Expertise
Strategic Approach
Problem Solving

Qualifications Required:

Relevant undergraduate University degree required.
A minimum of ten years of progressive Financial Services industry experience with at least five years at the senior executive level running multi-branch retail, wealth and commercial businesses and managing high performance advice and service teams.
Credit union experience would be an asset.
Demonstrated proficiency in leading the development of effective strategic business plans and programs in support of business objectives.
Experience in developing strategies in a multi-channel environment to support members’ needs while delivering an effective and efficient end-to-end business.
Proven track record of leading people, developing, and implementing major organizational and operational change initiatives in a timely manner, including the determination and establishment of appropriate and meaningful metrics.
Must be able to read/interpret Financial Statements and take appropriate action based on financial performance.

Other:

Travel within the province and to branches will be required on a regular basis.
Meetings with members are required on a regular basis.
Must be willing to travel Kawartha Credit Union’s geographic area (Muskoka to the Kawarthas, and from Cobourg to Cornwall, with our head office in Peterborough).
A hybrid working model is supported primarily working in head office, or remotely as needed.

At Kawartha Credit Union diversity and inclusion are reflected in our core values and highlighted in our care for others. We take pride in providing a workplace that appreciates difference and encourages respect. We are committed to providing a culture that is accessible and inclusive for both our members and employees. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let a member of our Human Resources team know.

If you are interested in pursuing a career in the financial services industry with a dedicated, enthusiastic team of professionals in a growing organization that supports an inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection process apply now!

Director, Governance & Corporate Secretary

Location: Flexible

Since 1957, Northern has provided personal and business banking products, services, and ﬁnancial planning expertise to approximately 70,000 members across 24 communities as a full-service, locally operated ﬁnancial institution. Northern Credit Union is dedicated to making a diﬀerence in people’s lives. Through economic development, ﬁnancial stewardship, and local investment, Northern contributes to building thriving and healthy communities where their members can prosper and grow.

As Ontario’s 12th largest credit union, Northern is on the cusp of an exciting transformation. On January 1, 2025, Northern will merge with Copperfin Credit Union, creating an even stronger organization with over $2.5 billion in assets, 29 branch locations and a footprint spanning from the Manitoba to Quebec border. With a shared focus on delivering member value and aligning with our core values, Northern Credit Union is poised to become a leading financial institution offering tailored solutions and superior member experiences.

This merger brings a host of benefits:

Enhanced Member Services: A broader portfolio of products and solutions to meet diverse needs.
Community Impact: Greater resources to support impactful local initiatives.
Career Growth Opportunities: A larger, innovative organization offering new pathways for employee growth and development.

There’s never been a better time to join Northern Credit Union. Be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that’s shaping the future of banking in Ontario. Together, we’re building stronger communities, fostering growth, and redefining what it means to be a financial partner.

It is within this exciting context that Northern is currently seeking to fill the role of Director, Governance & Corporate Secretary.

The Director works closely with Northern’s CEO to ensure a robust Governance system is in place while supporting the Chair of the Board of Directors in managing the governance process in accordance with regulatory requirements and modern practices. The Director manages all Board and committee logistics, coordinates the maintenance of all Board approved policies, and tracks all other organization policies and procedures while acting as Chief Returning Officer for any member or shareholder voting.

As a strong candidate you bring a post-secondary degree with concentration in business, finance, public administration or law combined with at least 5-7 years working with boards of directors, ideally in a competitive, business environment. A governance designation is an asset as is legal, paralegal training, public accounting or public administration experience. Northern will benefit from your demonstrable experience working at the board and executive level where you have leveraged your considerable analytical skills and ability to provide strategic advice and recommendations on policy and governance issues. Familiarity with and knowledge of credit union laws, regulations and compliance requirements is an asset.

Your outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are underpinned by sound judgment, strong negotiation and influencing skills and a high degree of political acuity and diplomacy. You easily inspire trust and a high degree of corporate confidence through your ability to manage multiple priorities, understand and assimilate complex documents and situations, and willingness to serve as a committed team player and proactive contributor. Previous supervisory experience (2-3 years) and the ability to motivate and coach a team would be an asset.

Play a key role in stewarding Northern’s governance at a time of growth and change. To apply for this position, please visit: boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/2702. For more information, please email rrankin@boyden.com.

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

Chief Executive Officer

LOCATION: Regina, Saskatchewan

SaskCentral is owned by, and is the liquidity manager for, Saskatchewan’s credit unions. SaskCentral recently made the strategic decision to divest a number of its discretionary services and today focuses on two core areas: liquidity management services and access to payments ecosystems. By aggregating statutory liquidity deposits, SaskCentral facilitates clearing and settlement, provides credit facilities that support daily cash flow management, coordinates emergency liquidity support and provides investment management services. It also maintains business relationships with and investments in a number of strategic investees on behalf of Saskatchewan credit unions.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO leads the execution of the organization’s strategy to support the wholesale core services of payments, clearing & settlement, statutory liquidity management and credit facilities on behalf of Saskatchewan credit unions. The role leads a small team and works closely with numerous strategic industry partners including credit unions, regulators, vendors, customers, and joint venture partner Centrals. The CEO seeks to understand Saskatchewan credit union needs, challenges and issues in order to ensure its strategy and goals are aligned to the vision of being an exceptional partner to member credit unions.

The ideal candidate is a senior finance, treasury, or payments executive in a financial institution, financial regulator, or payments organization where they have dealt with some of the wholesale core services of SaskCentral such as payments, clearing and settlements, statutory liquidity management, and/or credit facilities. A strong operator who leads decisively to achieve results, the preferred candidate will have impeccable relationship-building and stakeholder management skills as well as a deep commitment to the cooperative movement.

Headquartered in Regina, with an opportunity to live within the province of Saskatchewan, this is an exciting opportunity for a purpose-driven executive to lead a focused and highly regarded values-based financial partner.

To explore this opportunity further, please click ‘apply’.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.

Chief Compliance Officer

WE’RE HIRING!

Chief Compliance Officer

About Us

First Nations Bank of Canada is a federally chartered bank primarily focused on providing financial services to the Indigenous marketplace in Canada. Over 87% Indigenous owned and controlled, FNBC is a leader in advocating for the growth of the Indigenous economy and the economic well-being of Indigenous people. Headquartered in Saskatoon, SK and named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, FNBC takes pride in its workforce of over 67% Indigenous employees working at locations across Canada.

About The Role
Reporting to the President & CEO, the Chief Compliance Officer will join the Executive team at our Head Office in Saskatoon. As Chief Compliance Officer you will be responsible for overseeing compliance management, ensuring regulatory compliance, utilizing analytical skills, effective communication, and financial expertise in managing compliance -related tasks on a day-to-day basis. This role is permanent full-time.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing:
• Supervision of all activities that are directed towards compliance with applicable regulatory bodies and legislation; maintain regulatory approval/registration as CCO.
• Lead the evolution of the Bank’s compliance and supervision framework to ensure that it meets all regulatory and legislative requirements and identify and prevent violations of regulatory requirements by the Bank, employees, and clients through risk assessments and supervision.
• Effectively manage relationships with external regulatory bodies, support to all regulatory audits and timely remediation of compliance issues identified.
• Serve as the designated privacy officer and Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer and act as primary point of contact for the biennial independent reviews of the anti-money laundering program in accordance with FINTRAC requirements.
• Supervision of registered individuals including oversight of registration and jurisdiction categories.
• Focusing on the client’s best interests, lead and oversee daily supervision of account opening and updates (including adherence to Know Your Client, Know Your Product, and suitability), supervision and monitoring of trading and portfolio management, personal account dealing approval procedures and policies linked to market abuse controls, and ongoing assessment and management of conflicts of interests.
• Act as a knowledge resource to client facing team to ensure products and services are delivered in a compliant manner.
• Timely submission of accurate regulatory reporting and coordinating registrations.
• Identify compliance training needs, develop, and deliver compliance training, including ensuring registered and unregistered client-facing employees have the appropriate training.
• Partnering with the business to review the design and structuring of specific transactions, new products, services, operational procedures, operational change, and initiatives.

• Managing relationships with custodians, brokers, data providers, and other operational and compliance service providers.
• Create and deliver an annual Compliance Plan and oversee and support monitoring activities in line with the Compliance Plan ensuring that remedial action is taken, and that material issues, incidents, and breaches are escalated to relevant stakeholders.
• Submit an annual report to the Board of Directors for the purpose of assessing compliance by the Bank and individuals acting on its behalf, with securities legislation.
• Champion compliance, align the department’s activities and responsibilities with the Bank’s strategic direction, support and provide pragmatic risk-based advice, and counsel to all
appropriate stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and advice to business management in developing appropriate ‘tone from the top’ and awareness of required business conduct and ethical standards.
• Support the Boards, and Governance Committees via compliance management information reporting, ad hoc communications, and guidance as necessary.
• Maintain a trusted environment where employees can report risk and compliance issues and concerns to the CCO.

About You
• Deep knowledge and understanding of Compliance/AML/ATF methodologies and programs
• Knowledge and experience with OSFI and FINTRAC reporting requirements
• Knowledge and experience in a regulated financial services environment and different jurisdictions
• Ability to coach business units on compliance matters
• Detail oriented and the ability to work on various projects at the same time under timeconstraints
• Experience with regulatory compliance tools and systems (i.e. Verifin, Ethidex)

Qualifications:
• 10+ years of relevant financial industry and professional experience, including senior compliance and risk management roles and experience dealing with regulators.
• Strong knowledge of financial industry’s regulatory compliance practices, procedures and principles applicable to legislation and regulation.
• Strong digital skills, including advanced Excel, comfort with remote technologies, and experience using a variety of third-party software.
• University degree in a related field of finance or economics, Law degree or professional designation (e.g., CFA, Chartered Accountant, or CIM)
• Ability to establish credibility, and partner and collaborate with, and influence stakeholders to extract time and resource commitments, with and without authority, across the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and take on a variety of tasks and challenges
• Diligent, organized, and with a strong attention to details.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Team player with strong written and verbal communication skill.
• Acceptable criminal record and credit checks

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and value and respect diversity of our staff. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including group benefits, savings plan, professional development, and opportunities for career growth. If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the qualifications, and are eligible to work in Canada, please visit our website at www.fnbc.ca or send your resume and cover letter by email to apply@fnbc.ca. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

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

Chief Operating Officer

Bulkley Valley Credit Union, serving over 14,500 members from the Hazeltons 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 credit union 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 senior management team, you will be responsible for providing overall management, direction and coordination of all retail banking activities, including sales and service, within our multi-branch credit union. This role also liaises with the General Manager Insurance and Senior Financial Planners to tie subsidiary operations to the credit union.

You will be responsible for participating in the development of corporate strategies and policies, identifying short and long-term objectives, and contributing to the design and development of policies and programs for branch operations. You will provide direction to branches, call centre, commercial, operations and learning & development teams. You will provide leadership and coaching to reporting staff; and approve loan applications within a delegated lending authority. You will develop, implement and coordinate strategies related to all aspects of operations including premise development, marketing campaigns, banking system conversions and upgrades, and cash handling management. You will ensure consistency amongst all branches, call centre and commercial with regards to policies and procedures; assist in the development of new deposit and loan products and services; ensure coordination and availability of training for all staff both internally and externally; and coordinate the activities of the internal audit to ensure that they are scheduled and results are reviewed, responded to and then corrected where necessary.

You will be responsible for creating an environment where operations staff are encouraged to provide high quality service to our staff in a professional manner. You will lead operations staff to ensure effective performance and results through coaching and development. This role acts as the Alternate Compliance Officer with regards to Anti-Money Laundering / Counter Terrorist Financing Prevention & Detection Legislation.

Bulkley Valley Credit Union has a competitive compensation package including an attractive base salary and an excellent benefit and pension package.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a business degree or diploma and a minimum of 10+ years of in-depth knowledge in the areas of retail and commercial products and services, financial 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 encourages all qualified persons to apply. However, only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Président·e et chef·fe de la direction (PCD) / President & Chief Executive Officer

Emplacement : Nouveau-Brunswick

Dans cet environnement dynamique, UNI est à la recherche d’une personne stratégique pour assumer le rôle de Président·e et chef·fe de la direction (PCD).

Comme PCD, cette personne sera responsable de l’orientation stratégique d’UNI et collaborera étroitement avec le conseil d’administration et une équipe de direction expérimentée afin de faire progresser la stratégie de l’organisation. En parfaite harmonie avec les valeurs fondamentales d’UNI, la personne idéale veillera à ce qu’UNI offre continuellement des expériences exceptionnelles à ses membres, accueille les avancées technologiques pour renforcer sa concurrence dans l’espace bancaire numérique et cible de nouvelles pistes de croissance et de rentabilité dans l’ensemble du Canada.

La personne sélectionnée comme prochain PCD d’UNI devrait être un leader visionnaire, axé sur les valeurs dans le secteur des services financiers, reconnu pour son acuité stratégique, sa perspicacité commerciale et son engagement inébranlable envers l’excellence opérationnelle et un service à la clientèle supérieur. Disposant d’un style de leadership défini par l’autonomisation, la collaboration et une grande intelligence émotionnelle, cette personne inspirera confiance aux parties prenantes grâce à une communication bilingue exceptionnelle, une écoute active et un engagement proactif. Une solide compréhension de la gouvernance et une expérience de travail préalable auprès d’un conseil d’administration ou sous la direction de ce dernier sont préférables, de même qu’une expertise avérée en matière de direction du changement et d’adaptation à l’évolution de l’incidence de la technologie sur le personnel et les membres. En tant que porte-parole de l’organisation, cette personne excellera dans la collaboration avec les communautés, l’identification des occasions de partenariat, le respect constant de l’intégrité et des normes éthiques les plus élevées, ainsi que la transparence et l’humilité dans toutes ses activités. La maîtrise des deux langues officielles est essentielle, le français étant la langue de travail principale.

Pour postuler, veuillez consulter le boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/2591. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, envoyez un courriel à adumont@boyden.com en indiquant le titre du poste à la ligne de l’objet de votre courriel.

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Location: New Brunswick

In this dynamic environment, UNI is seeking a visionary leader to assume the role of President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The CEO is responsible for steering the strategic direction of UNI, collaborating closely with the Board of Directors and an experienced executive team to advance the organization’s corporate strategy. With a deep alignment to UNI’s core values, the ideal candidate ensures that UNI consistently delivers exceptional member experiences, embraces technological advancements to enhance competitiveness in the digital banking space, and identifies new avenues for growth and profitability across Canada.

UNI’s next CEO should be a visionary and values-driven financial services leader, recognized for their strategic acumen, business insight, and steadfast commitment to operational excellence and superior client service. With a leadership style defined by empowerment, collaboration, and high emotional intelligence, the CEO inspires trust among stakeholders through exceptional bilingual communication, active listening, and proactive engagement. A solid understanding of governance and prior experience working with or reporting to a board of directors is preferred, as is proven expertise in leading change and navigating the evolving impacts of technology on both employees and members. As an organizational ambassador, the CEO excels in working with communities, identifying partnership opportunities, consistently upholding the highest ethical standards, and acting with integrity, transparency, and humility in all endeavors. Fluency in both official languages is essential, with French as the primary working language.

To apply for this position, please visit: boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/2591. For more information, send an email to adumont@boyden.com and state the title of the position in the subject line of your e-mail.