Executive – Page 5 – Credit Union Careers

Chief Executive Officer

Pathwise Credit Union first opened its doors on April 2, 1938, offering savings and loan services to 29 amazing members. Over 80 years and nearly 11,000 members later, the credit union originally founded as the Auto Workers Credit Union (AWCU) continues to proudly support the financial needs of auto workers and their families as well as an expanding base of new members in Oshawa and beyond. Pathwise’s assets have grown to over $430 million, and the credit union employs 55 highly engaged staff between its two branches who are united in ensuring that all its members are on their path to financial success.

Fresh off its corporate rebranding, a new banking system and with a skilled and highly committed senior leadership team seeking to leverage the incredible population growth across the Durham Region, Pathwise is seeking its next Chief Executive Officer.

Reporting to Pathwise’s Board of Directors, as CEO you are responsible for the strategic leadership and management of the credit union. Your strong vision for the future will ensure that Pathwise’s senior leadership are establishing, implementing and overseeing the Credit Union’s long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies while keeping Pathwise agile and ready for ongoing change and growth. As the public face of the credit union, you will maintain effective and productive relationships with Pathwise’s regulator, business community, fintech partners and within the credit union system.

As an ideal candidate, you are a trusted and forward-looking financial industry leader with at least 10 years of senior leadership experience and a proven record of making sound business decisions that have achieved efficiency, optimization, growth and change. Your outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills are rooted in openness, transparency, and a willingness to explore creative solutions proactively and collaboratively. A dynamic leader who is passionate about community and member engagement, people value you for your integrity, authenticity and desire to innovate while driving a culture of performance and service excellence. You are an inspiring team leader who is naturally inclusive, passionate about coaching and mentorship, and who empowers staff. Pathwise will benefit significantly from your knowledge and demonstrable experience navigating the continuing impacts of new technology 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 previous experience working within unionized environments. You demonstrate a strong understanding of, and sensitivity to, cooperative values and principles, and can champion growth while remaining respectful of the culture and history that have made Pathwise the credit union it is today.

To apply for this exciting credit union leadership position, please visit: boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/1074. For more information, please contact Andrew Dumont and Cameron Morrison at cmorrision@boyden.com or 613-742-3219.

Chief Executive Officer

Teachers Plus Credit Union, located in Bedford, NS is a member owned, full-service financial institution with assets of $69 million providing superior banking and commercial services to approximately 2900 members. Being locally owned and operated, Teachers Plus Credit Union prides itself on playing a major role in fostering community well-being by keeping profits in the province and reinvesting in local economies, supporting local suppliers and businesses.

The Board of Directors of Teachers Plus Credit Union is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is accountable for sound strategic leadership that enables the development and growth of the credit union, and underpins its financial strength, viability and its responsiveness to members’ needs. Excellence in people leadership while coordinating daily operations and the delivery and promotion of financial services that uphold and achieve the mission of the credit union are primary responsibilities. The CEO also supports and advises the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary and strategic responsibilities.

The Ideal CEO Candidate is:

Strategic. You see the big picture and are able to effectively convey a vision. You boast a proven track record of implementing long term strategies, executing plans, improving ROI, and using data and metrics to drive an organization forward.

Skilled at Business Development. You excel at spotting opportunities for growth, specifically in the area of small business and understand the value of building strong relationships and partnerships. Being active in the community is important to you, and having a solid understanding of the culture, and economic concerns within and around your market are key to your success. You ‘get’ marketing and promotion, and can show results in those areas.

Industry Savvy. You’ve worked in a financial institution and have a keen understanding of relevant policies, procedures and legislation governing it. You have solid experience in lending, liquidity and asset/liability management and are are a pro at analyzing and interpreting financial reports.

A Motivational Leader. You have a team-first mentality, set high standards of excellence, and are clear about the plan to get there, what the expectations are and providing feedback in real time. You keep lines of communication open, place importance in recognition of a job well done and are ready to help your team remove barriers, rolling up your sleeves and lending a hand.

Resilient. You’re no stranger to change and thrive when there are multiple projects on the go. You have experience in change management and understand the importance of generating enthusiasm amongst a team when change is afoot in order to see the ROI when the transition is complete.

A Lifelong Learner. You invest in your own professional development and want to continue to learn and grow, no matter what your position.

Experienced. To be eligible, you must hold a bachelor’s degree in Business or Commerce and have a minimum of 10 years progressive leadership responsibility in a financial institution or an equivalent combination of skills and experience.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive compensation and benefits package based on internal and external market equity and commensurate with experience. To learn more about Teachers Plus Credit Union visit teachersplus.ca.

Applications close on September 27, 2021.

If this opportunity excites you, please send a resume, and cover letter to Alexandra Chamberlain at creditunionjobs@aclsm.ca.

Chief Executive Officer

Valley Credit Union is a 7 branch, member owned full-service financial institution with assets of $254 million providing banking, wealth management and commercial services to approximately 11,000 members. Located in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, Valley Credit Union is driven by its co-operative values, and prides itself on understanding what is important to its members while making a difference in the communities within which it operates.

The Board of Directors of Valley Credit Union is seeking a proven and dynamic leader to take on the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Accountable to the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible to provide leadership that upholds the mission, vision, and values of the credit union, and creating an engaged and positive team environment which is focused on the progress of the credit union, its financial stability, viability, and responsiveness to its members. The CEO also supports and advises the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary and strategic responsibilities.

Valley Credit Union’s Ideal CEO Candidate is:

Gifted at Communicating. You excel at listening, understanding, and responding and can proficiently engage with a broad range of audiences using multiple mediums. You are also able to anticipate and respond to others in ways that are meaningful to them.

Financially Savvy with Industry Knowledge. You have solid knowledge of accounting principles and experience in budgeting, forecasting, liquidity, and asset/liability management. You have experience analyzing and interpreting financial reports and can show results of sound recommendations you’ve made through your analysis. You’ve worked in a financial institution before and have a keen understanding of relevant policies, procedures and legislation governing it.

An Authentic Leader. You walk the talk, are able to generate enthusiasm and inspire stakeholders to rally through transitions. You understand the value of sound change management practices and have hands on experience implementing change successfully. You believe in holding yourself and others accountable to results, through open two-way communication, collaboration, and trust.

Community and Cooperative Minded. You understand the co-operative way, take pride in your ability to build relationships with different groups of stakeholders and enjoy being collaborative with community partners.

Strategic. You see the bigger picture and can effectively convey a vision. You boast a proven track record of identifying opportunities and implementing long term strategies, executing plans, improving ROI, and using data and metrics to drive an organization forward.

Experienced. To be eligible, you must hold a bachelor’s degree in Business or Commerce and have a minimum of 10-15 years increasing leadership responsibility in a financial institution or an equivalent combination of skills and experience.

If this opportunity excites you, please send a resume, and cover letter to Alexandra Chamberlain at creditunionjobs@aclsm.ca. As part of your cover letter, please provide an overview of what you feel are your two biggest accomplishments in your career to date.

Applications close on September 17, 2021.

Director, Risk Governance & Policy

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

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

Concentra employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package and flexible work environment. We are looking for an experienced Director Risk Governance & Policy to join our Risk Governance team in one of our corporate locations (Regina, Saskatoon, Surrey, Toronto) or in a home office environment.

Director, Risk Governance & Policy

The primary purpose of the Director, Risk Governance & Policy position is to develop risk management frameworks, policy, risk management committee mandates and risk reporting, and to provide support to the management of the Bank’s regulatory affairs.

This position is responsible to develop and maintain the risk management frameworks and policy model by facilitating development, reviews and enhancements to the Risk Governance Framework, Risk Appetite Framework and Corporate Policy Framework, as well as facilitating the ongoing development, reviews and enhancements to Corporate Policies and Management Guidelines. This position is also responsible for providing oversight to the alignment of Risk Appetite and enterprise strategy, and for providing independent challenge to the first line of defense on alignment with Risk Appetite, Corporate Policies and Management Guidelines.

The Director, Risk Governance & Policy develops and maintains the risk management committee mandates and risk reporting by facilitating development, reviews and enhancements to the risk management committee mandates, and providing risk reporting for executive, risk management committees and the Board. This position provides support to regulatory relationships by assisting in the maintenance of a central repository of the Bank’s supervisory communication with all prudential regulators, as well as the coordination of supervisory communications between OSFI and the Bank. This position also assists in the coordination of OSFI supervisory reviews and in the management of responses to recommendations to ensure they are timely and complete, and provides regulatory updates and key messaging to executive and the Board.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in finance, law, economics, business administration or commerce complemented by a professional designation in finance, accounting or law and 5 years progressive experience in the financial industry
Subject matter expert in understanding of financial institution risk management, risk optimization concepts, risk appetite and policy structuring
Subject matter expert in understanding of OSFI Guidelines for Banks
Subject matter expert in understanding of risk management concepts and good practices in governance reporting
Advanced understanding of financial institution credit risk, operational risk, market risk, liquidity and funding risk, legal and regulatory compliance risk, reputation risk, capital management and emerging risks
Ability to lead and manage projects and deliver results in a changing environment
Ability to understand detailed processes and controls
Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to influence senior decision makers
Strong analytical skills, including ability to identify and interpret complex issues and see underlying causes, connections and implications
Advanced written communication and presentation skills
Advanced computer skills with advanced skills in Excel, Word and Powerpoint

Applications for this opportunity will be accepted until end of day August 27, 2021. To apply, please visit our Career page at www.concentra.ca.

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

Executive Director, CUCC

Having served the credit union community over the last five decades providing strategic guidance and operational support, the Credit Union Central of Canada has been re-established with a mandate to ensure that its member organization will be supported by world class payments services. In an environment of high consumer expectations, greater competition and an increasingly sophisticated technology, the world of payments presents both opportunities and challenges.

CUCC is today a national organization owned by the five provincial / regional credit union centrals. CUCC is responsible for managing contracts with payments related suppliers, network compliance and project management. On behalf of credit unions, CUCC, in an earlier mandate, was one of the founding members of Interac and is currently one of its primary shareholders. Through CUCC’s participation at Interac, credit unions are able to access Interac shared services and key payment products such as e-transfer.

An immediate priority for the new Board will be the appointment of a new Executive Director. Working under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will: provide the knowledge and leadership required to establish CUCC as a leader in the payments ecosystem; and provide overall management and direction for this complex organization with multiple projects, a constant focus on innovation, while leading transformational change initiatives.

The new Executive Director will play a key role in shaping a framework that will enable credit union participants respond to the dynamic changes occurring in the marketplace, and to implement structures and processes that will further a national payments strategy, stimulate product development, and establish strategic priorities for credit unions.

Working with internal and external stakeholder groups, the Executive Director will build an organization that recognizes excellence, is open to new ideas and shares a commitment to be “best in class”. Building upon the structures already in place, the Executive Director will establish a culture that values teamwork and communication. The success of CUCC will ultimately depend on the retention/recruitment of talented team members.

This innovative role will require a decisive leadership style in both strategy and execution. The Executive Director will have superior communications skills and the drive/energy to move multiple projects forward in fluid and constantly changing environment. This is a complex undertaking, calling for a sophisticated executive with an understanding of the Canadian payments and financial services sectors, a balance of strategic and operational skills, with a proven experience in creating a new organization or facilitating a transformation of an existing entity.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity please reach out to Michael Henry at michael.henry@masseyhenry.com or apply online at https://masseyhenry.com/opportunities/

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.

VP, Business Development & Retention

VP, Business Development & Retention

For 78 years, Lake View Credit Union and its members have been helping build a vibrant Peace region community. Lake View Credit Union is a prominent, reputable, long- tenured, full-service financial institution with assets exceeding….million, and serving ….. plus members.

Lake View Credit Union currently has branches in Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, and Tumbler Ridge and serves every corner of the Peace Region through various digital solutions.

In addition to being a full-service financial institution catering to all personal and commercial needs, its staff and board are proud to call the Peace Region their home.

Lake View Credit Union is seeking a VP, Business Development & Retention to be responsible for the overall management of the sales and service functions of the Credit Union by leading the development and achievement of sales objectives, superioer member experiences, optimal business retention, growth, the productivity of profitability goals.

The VP, Business Development & Retention leads and manages the retail and commercial lending teams, who are responsible for relationship building and sales of a full range of deposit and lending products and services. Through managing, coaching, and inspiring employees, the VP, Business Development & Retention will be responsible for all credit union sales and service goals, and develops the business by proactively recognizing and acting upon potential new sales opportunities that attract profitable new business and builds strong member relationships.

This role requires a deep and thorough understanding of the Credit Union’s business strategies and the competitive environment in which Lake View Credit Union operates.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Operations

Manage and control all lending portfolios and communicate directives to maximize profits within an established mix of loans.
Oversee the Commercial and Retail departments (supervise and monitor) operations and service delivery systems.
Assist in the establishment of overall corporate loan growth targets. Establish branch budgets that support the corporate goals. Monitor budgets and take remedial action as required.
Develop strategies to promote the sale of all of the Credit Union’s products and services with a goal of expanding the existing member book of business, wallet share, and new profitable member relationships
Provide direction and assistance in establishing sales targets; ensures that the teams meet sales and service goals.
Ensure that sales processes favour and respect member objectives over sales targets
Promote all the credit union’s products and services with a goal of attracting profitable new business, expanding the existing member book of business, increase wallet share and build new and strong member relationships
Create and sustain a relationship management environment ensuring that the reputation of the Credit Union is not compromised through the behaviour/activities of the staff
Provide guidance and direction in matters concerning the interpretation and application of sales and service practices
Actively contributes to the strategic planning process for the credit union; identifies short- and long-term goals and objectives. Contributes to the design and development of the business plan, policies, and programs to meet objectives; ensures the even flow of communication concerning overall plans and programs to all levels of the branch staff is maintained.
Ensures maximum utilization of staff and resources within budgetary and policy constraints
Ensures adherence of branch staff to all operating policies, procedures, and security requirements by monitoring branch activities in all areas of deposit and loan functions and initiating action to rectify problem areas
Provides input concerning the effectiveness of all branch programs, marketing strategies, and short- and long-term planning activities to encourage and promote branch growth, consulting with senior specialists and external consultants as required to identify and capitalize on the potential for growth opportunities

Credit Union Support

Support CEO in setting short and long-term credit union goals; implement plans to achieve goals.
Support CEO in the development and achievement of sales targets and marketing plans.
In conjunction with the Executive Team, provide recommendations regarding service delivery channels and opportunities that may enhance sales and service.
Works together with other sales and service leaders to deliver consistent information and programs to teams through collaboration and joint meetings as needed, working effectively together to ensure member needs are met through all delivery systems across the service centers.
Prepare various reports for review by the CEO, Executive Management, and Board of Directors.
Support and participate as required in community events that promote the credit union.

Human Resource Management of Sales team

Lead and mentor employees; promote a coaching environment; develop direct reports to their highest potential.
Establishing performance and service standards, conduct performance appraisals, identify training and development needs of staff; if necessary, initiate appropriate disciplinary action.
Ensures the teams meet sales and service goals as established by the Credit Union.
Demonstrate enthusiastic support of the corporate mission, vision, and values, and long-term objectives.
Use effective change management and internal communications to introduce changes
Interview prospective employees and make hiring decisions.
Organize, schedule, and monitor activities to ensure maximum service levels are being provided to members and that work flows smoothly.
Understand the vision, values, and strategic direction and model behaviours consistent with the identified values and image of the credit union.
Proven executive-level leadership skills including strong organizational, interpersonal, leadership, change management, and communication skills;
The ability to multi-task and handle multiple complex priorities, while maintaining a professional disposition at all times;
Strong financial, analytical, research, problem-solving, judgment, and conceptual skills;
Knowledgeable, mature, and able to establish credibility quickly at all levels of the organization;
Strong team player with a collaborative working style;
Ability to mentor, coach, and support the development of teams to meet current and future organizational requirements;
A strong desire to be part of a growing and successful Credit Union and to play a significant role in its future evolution.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proven executive-level leadership skills including strong organizational, interpersonal, leadership, change management, and communication skills;
The ability to multi-task and handle multiple complex priorities, while maintaining a professional disposition at all times;
Strong financial, analytical, research, problem-solving, judgment, and conceptual skills;
Knowledgeable, mature, and able to establish credibility quickly at all levels of the organization;
Strong team player with a collaborative working style;
Ability to mentor, coach, and support the development of teams to meet current and future organizational requirements;
A strong desire to be part of a growing and successful Credit Union and to play a significant role in its future evolution.

Required Education and Experience

The ideal candidate will bring to the role:

Post-secondary education in business, finance, and/or accounting, supported by role-specific formal training, or a combination of education, experience, and proven success.
10+ years of progressive financial services leadership experience in a Credit Union, a financial institution, or in a related field
Thorough knowledge of the Canadian Credit Union System and the cooperative principles
In-depth and hands-on experience in loan portfolio management including products, functions, and processes
Demonstrated success in business development activities that have resulted in business growth

Credit Union Location

Dawson Creek is located in the Peace Region is located in the northeast of the province, between the Rocky Mountain Foothills on the west and the Alberta Plains on the east, this is a land of diverse and fantastic beauty.

To learn more about Dawson Creek and surrounding communities, please visit https://www.dawsoncreek.ca

To learn more about Lake View Credit Union, please visit our website at https://www.lakeviewcreditunion.com

We encourage all interested applicants to send a resume and cover letter to:

Gail Pearce at Gail Pearce Recruiting

Email gail@gailpearcerecruiting.com

Email subject: Lake View Credit Union VP, Business Development & Retention

Manager of Retail Operations

Are you a born people leader who applies the principle to lead by example?

Radius Credit Union is looking for a strategic thinker to join their Executive Management Team in leading the retail operations for the organization.

The ideal candidate brings progressive experience in a senior management role ideally gained in the financial services industry. The preferred candidate is a true collaborator who brings outstanding relationship skills such that they are viewed as a trusted advisor throughout the organization.

Reporting to the CEO, the Manager of Retail Operations (MRO) will develop, mentor and motivate the retail management team located across multiple branches who are responsible for relationship building and providing a full range of deposit and lending products and services. Through managing, coaching and inspiring employees, the MRO will meet team objectives by engaging in activities to achieve superior member experiences, optimal business retention, growth and productivity.

The successful candidate will be creative, energetic, and have proven business development abilities, financial acumen, a strong commitment to service and a clear understanding of the competitive environment. Communicating and engaging with various teams will be essential to the success of this position.

Radius Credit Union is a rural based community focused credit union with seven (7) branches, assets over $440 million and nearly 50 employees serving 4700 members. Radius Credit Union builds relationships by providing financial solutions and supporting its communities. Employee engagement is valued and there is opportunity for growth for career-minded individuals. Our organization has branches in Avonlea, Ceylon, Ogema, Pangman, Radville, Tribune and Torquay

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, critical illness and life/disability insurance.

If you are interested in becoming a part of our team please submit your resume, in confidence, by August 27, 2021 via email or mail to:

Radius Credit Union
Box 339
Ogema, SK S0C 1Y0
Attn: Michelle Leonard, HR & Marketing Coordinator
michelle.leonard@radius.cu.sk.ca

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

General Manager / CEO

Sandhills Credit Union is a progressive community-based credit union located in Leader, Saskatchewan. With just under $80 Million in assets, strong financial ratios, and a vibrant insurance subsidiary, Sandhills is poised to build on over 20 years of success. We serve over 1,400 members in Leader and the surrounding area, delivering on our vision:

Built on Trust. Committed to Excellence.

We are committed to:

A high standard of service for our members,
Engaging, rewarding, flexible and inclusive opportunities for our employees, and
Active participation in, and support for, our communities

To learn more about Sandhills Credit Union, please visit our website at www.sandhillscu.com.

The Board of Directors is currently seeking a strong leader who shares our values and commitment to our members and community to join us as General Manager(GM) of the credit union and insurance subsidiary.

The Opportunity:

As GM, you will work with the Board to develop a vision for success in the changing landscape of financial services, and implementing Sandhills’ long-term goals to ensure sustained profitability and growth. You will collaborate, partner, and lead through some complex times ahead, instilling confidence in the team, the board, and with our members.

Your top priorities in this role will be:

Managing staff changes and proactively planning for upcoming retirements to maintain the capacity of the Sandhills team and fully engage staff at all levels
Keeping focus on members and member service – keep ‘em, and keep ‘em happy!
Building appropriate partnerships to increase capacity while retaining autonomy
Driving steady growth and innovation, while ensuring the health of the credit union is the primary focus
Building on Sandhills’ strong profile in the communities we serve

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for an experienced financial services leader who has held responsibility for branch operations, financial management and budgeting, risk management, lending (managing large and complex commercial and agricultural loans), and human resources processes. Your background includes a combination of relevant education and senior financial services leadership experience, ideally within the credit union system. A working knowledge of insurance operations is also important.

You are a collaborative relationship builder who engages and motivates employees, board members, and the community to grow the credit union and benefit your members. You have the ability to set a vision and lead people through change, and experience building a strong organizational culture – bringing people together to achieve common goals. You are innovative and resourceful in analyzing issues, finding solutions, and implementing actions to meet the goals of the organization.

You have experience with regulatory compliance and governance, and you’re familiar with the regulatory environment of financial institutions in Canada.

Our new GM will be an active and visible leader in the community, and will share our commitment to the cooperative movement and values-based banking.

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter here by June 23, 2021.

If you have questions, or want more information on this opportunity, please contact

Cindy Dopson,

Consultant, People Solutions

Central 1

recruitment@central1.com.

About Leader, SK:

The Leader community offers a vibrant and family-friendly community with a K-12 school, hospital, swimming pool, curling & skating arenas, grass green golf course, access to outdoor recreation, churches, reasonably priced housing, and an active retail core. To learn more about the community of Leader, please visit www.leader.ca

VP Commercial and Retail Credit

Help Improve our Member Centricity and Grow our business!

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to oversee the strategic management of our commercial and retail lending portfolio.

We offer a highly competitive wage, career progression, ongoing learning and development, and an impact on our local community. We are open to a remote work arrangement, with travel to the Sunshine Cost as business needs require, or join us on the beautiful Sunshine Coast and get the best of both worlds – a relaxing lifestyle filled with recreational activities including boating, hiking, and much more, while only a short 40-minute ferry trip from Vancouver.

What You’ll Do

Under executive direction, this role provides the vision and strategic leadership to facilitate the growth and sustainability of SCCU’s credit services with a focus on commercial and small business operations through all business channels. This position is responsible for leading and managing the credit operations to improve commercial and the retail member’s financial wellbeing while providing a rewarding member experience. This role supports the development and implementation of transformational service and drives the achievement of sales and performance targets in the Commercial and Retail team’s credit and investment operations to support the growth and sustainability of the credit union. As a member of the executive team the position has shared accountability for the overall health and effectiveness of the organization.

What Does the Ideal Candidate Bring?

The preferred candidate has completed a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field along with a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the financial industry including a minimum of 4 years in a senior leadership role, with a minimum of 6 years commercial/sales management. We are looking for an individual who would like to grow their financial services career with us. The successful candidate will be someone with proven strong leadership and strategic vision.

About Sunshine Coast Credit Union (SCCU)

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

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