Business Solutions Manager

The Company:

First Nations Bank of Canada (www.fnbc.ca) is a federally chartered bank servicing Indigenous and non-Indigenous customers throughout Canada. We are focused on delivering superior customer service and offering a full range of personal and business banking products. As an equal opportunity employer, we are rapidly expanding in the Canadian marketplace and provide our employees the opportunity to advance in their career.

The Challenge: The Business Solutions Manager is responsible for supporting and implementing a variety of business applications and works closely with all areas of the Bank to understand the day to day operations and business needs while providing support and identifying ways to leverage technology to achieve business goals. The position combines managerial responsibilities with in-depth hands on functional expertise and acts as the subject matter expert for common issues and concerns for a number of business applications. As a people manager you will be responsible for staffing, staff management, performance management and continuous service improvement for your respective area.

This position requires significant interaction and collaboration with various business and technical teams. You must have strong application support and implementation skills combined with project management experience and have the drive and enthusiasm that makes people want to work with and along side you to make things happen.

Location: This position will be based at our Head Office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on a Monday through Friday work week.

Qualifications:

Degree or certificate from an approved technical college in a computer-related field such as Information Technology/Computer Science (an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may also be considered)

Minimum of 3 years management experience
7 years experience in supporting and implementing enterprise applications
Excellent negotiation skills are required for interacting with both internal business partners and external partners and vendors
Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated skills in building diverse teams to work towards common objectives
Proven ability to lead multiple medium to large projects simultaneously, on time and within budget – PMP designation would be a strong asset
Experience with report writing software, such as Crystal Reports
Experience in the banking industry or with banking enterprise applications or vendors would be an asset

Make First Nations Bank of Canada your First Choice

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: hr@fnbc.ca

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

Senior Systems Administrator – Microsoft Systems

The Technology Team of Kootenay Savings has an opportunity for a Senior Systems Administrator – Microsoft Systems to join our team. This senior technical role will be responsible for maintaining, securing and upgrading our organization’s technology infrastructure.

What does this role do?

Researches, recommends and deploys new technologies that will improve our environment, this includes the technical leadership of the design, implementation and usage of all Microsoft Cloud Technologies
Configures and maintains Hyper V & VMWare Virtual Production Environments
Implements, configures and maintains LAN, WAN and Firewalls
Secures Corporate Infrastructure and develops maintenance programs to ensure applications and hardware are current
Takes a lead role in ensuring the desktop and server environments are kept updated and patched in line with industry standards
Participates in software and hardware release programs
Works with automation and scripting to enhance the end user experience
Works closely with peers to deliver on technical projects and organizational priorities
Works with vendors on strategic projects and escalated support
Triage, analyze and resolve technical issues within a complex environment to determine root cause and solution recommendations
Ensures environments are properly monitored and alerts actioned to minimize downtime
Implements industry best practices
Participates in 24/7 compensated On Call schedule
Keeps technical and process documentation up to date
Provides mentorship and guidance to junior technical staff

What we offer:

Pay starts at $76,826
Overtime paid based on Collective Agreement
Competitive health and insurance benefits
Paid vacation, sick time and floating holidays
Continual training, development and coaching
Confidential employee and family assistance program
Unique staff benefits on products such as bank accounts, loans & mortgages
Remote work options and flexible work hours
Being part of an organization that puts their community and employees first
Being part of the team that researches, designs and implements new and varied technologies
Get the opportunity to be part of a financial institution that is a leader in technology

What skills and education will you require?

Must Have:

Successful completion of a 2-year diploma or certificate in computing technologies
Experience working in an Enterprise environment
5+ years’ experience in Windows Server Systems Administration
2+ years’ experience in the design, configuration & operation of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager

- Package Build and Deploy
- OS Image Build and Deploy
- Patching and Update Management

2+ years’ configuring and maintaining Office 365 / Microsoft 365 product suite

- Office Applications
- OneDrive
- Sharepoint
2+ years’ maintaining and configuring Microsoft Azure resources
2+ years’ working with virtual server technologies, preferably VMWare and/or HyperV
In depth knowledge with the operation of MS InTune / Endpoint Management
Working knowledge of Veeam for On-Premise and Cloud backup
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, designing and managing group policies
Successful completion of a Microsoft MCSA or MCSE designation and Comp TIA A+ certification
Working experience with scripting technologies, in particular Powershell
Ability to communicate technical, functional and business concepts, along with strong documentation skills
Excellent ability to analyze and problem solve
Valid BC Driver’s license and vehicle

Nice to Have:

Experience working with a variety of security technologies, eg Anti-Virus, Firewalls, MFA
Experience working with NetApp SAN appliances
Experience working with Cisco Products
Experience with Cisco VOIP technologies

You’ll be rewarded with a satisfying career in an organization that incorporates many leading-edge strategic initiatives with opportunities for supported professional growth and career advancement. If you are a team player ready to take on an exciting challenge in a progressive, employee-focused environment, we’d like to hear from you!

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

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

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

To apply: Please visit the careers section of our website at www.kscu.com to complete the application questions and submit your resume.

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

VICE PRESIDENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Are you a talented, results-driven leader looking to mentor a team committed to delivering an exceptional employee and member experience? Do you have a natural passion for rural Saskatchewan and all that makes it unique? Are you a strategic, innovative thinker who can align strategies with multiple stakeholders to achieve corporate goals?

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Prairie Centre Credit Union, Saskatchewan’s largest rural-based credit union, currently has a new, permanent full-time opportunity for the position of Vice President Information Technology. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the Vice President Information Technology will be a key member of the senior leadership team. The successful candidate will oversee the information technology department and be responsible for implementing innovative and progressive technology solutions to the organization and its members, consistent with Prairie Centre’s vision, values, and strategic initiatives. He or she will be a self-motivated, dynamic leader with strong technical skills, and will promote exceptional relationships, both internally and externally.

The successful candidate will possess exemplary leadership, technical, strategic thinking, and project management skills.

Responsibilities:

Build value-based relationships with internal stakeholders to include direct reports, management, and staff
Create an environment which inspires the technology team and collaborate to develop creative and innovative approaches to problem solving and achieving results

Empower and encourage direct reports to think outside the box to maximize the overall member service experience
Develop, coach, motivate, and mentor the information technology team
Oversee implementation of strategy, planning, and priorities for the department, ensuring organizational support needs are being met in a timely fashion, while continuing to develop and implement innovative technology solutions
Manage budgets, contracts, vendor sourcing, and relationships
Conduct extensive research and collaboratively bring forth recommendations for sustainability and change to ensure the organization remains innovative and secure
Build strong partnerships internally and externally that can be leveraged to support change management, planning, and innovation

Qualifications:

Relevant undergraduate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related leadership or technology position with the demonstrated ability to meet departmental goals and targets, implement change, and develop creative solutions
Proven supervision of staff at a senior level with emphasis on coaching, accountability, and performance management
Exemplary critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Exceptionally strong organizational, communication, change management, and interpersonal abilities
Strong technical skills with a proven ability to research and understand emerging technologies and ways of doing business

Prairie Centre Credit Union provides employees with the opportunity for personal and professional growth within an environment that promotes continuous learning. We offer a competitive compensation package, excellent employee benefits including relocation assistance, and a matched superannuation plan.

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Michelle MacDonald, Chief Information Officer, at 306-882-5571. To apply, please submit an electronic copy of your cover letter and resume on or before Thursday, August 12, 2021 to: careers@pccu.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Systems Support Analyst

VantageOne Credit Union is seeking an experienced Systems Support Analyst. This position is based out of our Vernon BC office (3108 33 Avenue, Vernon BC).

If you have a business/finance or computer science degree or diploma and 4-6 years’ experience in a business/systems analyst role in a Credit Union or Financial Institution environment, we would love to meet you!.

Who we Are: We are a credit union dedicated to the financial well-being of our members, clients, employees, and communities. Part of what sets VantageOne apart from others is that while we offer traditional banking and borrowing solutions, we have also strategically diversified our services to meet our members’ expanding financial needs by offering
Financial Ability with a Human Touch.

Our history as a credit union reaches all the way back to 1944 when we opened our first branch in Vernon. Since that time, we are proud to have become a vital part of the local business economy. From the very start, we have seen ourselves as a local business, owned by our members and operated by people who live here and are deeply invested in our communities.
VantageOne has a network of branches located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. Our Vernon location offers waters sports, skiing and world class golf within 20 minutes of our branch location and Vernon is a great community to raise a family. It does not get any better than this!

Compensation includes a solid training program committed to your career development, full health, dental and disability benefits and a corporate RRSP contribution.

Full position details can be found on the careers page of our website.

Systems Architect (ECM)

As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 18 consecutive years, Concentra prides itself on fostering employee engagement and a workplace of openness and respect.

Concentra is Canada’s leading provider of wholesale banking and trust solutions to credit unions from coast to coast. With deep co-operative roots, Concentra is focused on creating value for the credit union system. We partner with credit unions to ensure over five million Canadian members can choose competitive financial services from their local credit union.

Concentra Trust – a wholly-owned subsidiary – has been delivering estate and trust services nationwide for over 65 years.

Concentra employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package and flexible work environment. We are looking for a results oriented individual to join our team in one of our Saskatoon, Regina, Surrey or Toronto office locations, or from your home office environment.

Key Outcomes:

The Systems Architect (ECM) manages and oversees the strategic and operational demands by leading the support, research, design, development, implementation and long-term governance of the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions at the Bank. This position is responsible for the management of research, design and execution of projects involving Collaboration Portals, Enterprise Search, Enterprise Content Management, Business Process and Forms.

This position is the primary resource to coordinate and manage the organizational Enterprise Content Management strategy and contribute to the organization’s success by maintaining, supporting and enhancing technologies and systems within the ECM practice. It is also responsible to work with business units and manage the delivery of content management strategies, including document management and workflow.

Qualifications:

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, or related field
5 years in technology roles, including experience working with Cloud Infrastructure services
3-5 years experience working in SharePoint (online or 2016) or other Enterprise Content Management tools
Business Analysis experience would be considered an asset
Experience working in Agile work environments and projects is preferred

Applications for this opportunity accepted until end of day July 13, 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.

Data Modeler

Permanent Full-Time

Open to working REMOTELY anywhere in Canada

Would you like to earn above average pay helping members meet their financial goals, maintain a strong work life balance, a flexible schedule and have the security of a career – path supported by your organization? We offer that and so much more.

THE COMPANY – Our Purpose is to redefine banking by helping Canadians simplify their lives and reach their financial goals by reinvesting profits into our members, communities and our people. Now that Responsible Banking!

Click the link below to see what Innovation Credit Union is about! Trust us, you are going to want to learn more about who we are!

Innovation Credit Union – About Us (innovationcu.ca)

THE POSITION: Reporting to the VP Int Mark/Data Analytic, the Data Modeler will organize working sessions to gather requirements from various subject matter experts and analyze overall business needs. Serve as a reference and authority on the process of data modeling and ensure consistency with existing data models and data architectures and establish standards and guidelines. This role requires strong technical skills like connecting disparate data sources, as well as business knowledge, interviewing and analytical skills and excellent oral and written communications skills.

A Data Modeler does the following:

Develop, review, approve new data models and enhance existing models.
Work with other members of the development team to ensure all requirements are captured and reflected in the data model.
Validate logical data models with business subject matter experts.
Develop and maintain data dictionaries, CRUD matrix, flowcharts, design justifications and integration with enterprise data architecture.
Serve as a reference and authority on the process of data modeling and ensure consistency with existing data models and data architectures, create standards and guidelines.
Responsible for defining the source repositories and rules around the transformations.
Experience with establishing version control.
Strong communication skills including written and oral, with ability to work closely with stakeholders, business owners and analysts on requirements and use case design.
Participates in business requirements gathering, performs data analysis, designs logical data models, and participates in the design of physical data models.
Work with stakeholders to understand and derive meaningful data relationships and translate them into appropriate data models.
Train/mentor others in data modeling.
Actively participate in meta data definition and management.

Why Should You Apply?

You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer/data science technical or related experience.
You have 5+ years of hands-on relational, dimensional, and/or analytic experience (using RDBMS, dimensional, NoSQL data platform technologies, and ETL and data ingestion protocols).
You have knowledge of the mathematical foundations of statistical inference and forecasting such as time series analysis, multivariate analysis, cluster analysis, and optimization.
You have the ability to quickly learn and adapt modeling methods from case studies or other proven approaches.
You have experience with Azure Platform Services including Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, ADLS and Azure DevOps. data warehouse, data lake, and enterprise big data platforms is required.
You have good knowledge of metadata management, data modeling, and related tools.

As well as:

SQL and/or PL/SQL.
Power BI Enterprise Gateway and ability to utilize Business Intelligence tools (Power BI) to represent insights.
Experience working with dimensionally modeled data.
Experience in translating/mapping relational data models into XML and Schemas.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Above average interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and development

Interested?

Visit the CAREERS page or our website to learn more about this position and to apply. www.innovationcu.ca Only those applications received through our job board will be considered.

Solutions Architect

As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 18 consecutive years, Concentra prides itself on fostering employee engagement and a workplace of openness and respect.

Concentra Trust – a wholly-owned subsidiary – has been delivering estate and trust services nationwide for over 65 years.

Concentra employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package and flexible work environment. We are looking for a results-oriented individual to join our team in one of our Saskatoon, Regina, Surrey or Toronto office locations, or from your home office environment.

Solutions Architect

(Full-time, Permanent Position)

Key Outcomes:

The Solutions Architect ensures that the Bank’s Enterprise Infrastructure Systems are appropriately designed, managed, documented and organized throughout the entire development and maintenance lifecycle. This position is responsible for short to medium term objectives, and conducts in-depth analysis and employs conceptual thinking, working to find unique solutions to problems considering interconnection among applications and/or lines of business.

The Solutions Architect assists other business units in understanding problems and ensuring a holistic perspective and collaborates to resolve issues and architect solutions to either new applications, or for application improvements. This position also provides subject matter expertise and is responsible for the creation, maintenance and management of IT architecture models and their lower-level components.

Qualifications:

Post-secondary degree in Computer Science; a comparable combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered
7-10 years of experience with Azure cloud support or development
7-10 years of experience with Data Centre support or development
Experience working in Agile work environments and projects is preferred
3 years of experience in the financial services industry with an in-depth understanding of infrastructure architecture

Applications for this opportunity accepted until end of day June 29, 2021.

To apply, please visit our Career page at www.concentra.ca

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

Senior Technical Analyst

The Company:

The Challenge: Reporting to the Technical Infrastructure Manager, the Senior Technical Analyst will play a key role in delivering a wide range of IT technologies, support services, and solutions to meet the strategic and operational needs of the organization. This role will work with internal and external resources to ensure exceptional service is provided and to identify opportunities to apply technological innovation.

Key Accountabilities:

Design, implement, configure, and support Microsoft Windows Server infrastructure, storage, and network infrastructure both on-premises and in the cloud.
Design, implement, configure, and support Microsoft 365 and other cloud technologies
Manage and lead projects such as the installation and support of infrastructure and platform upgrades through all project phases (Research, Design, Testing, Documentation, Implementation, and Support)
Work independently and in a team environment, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
Analyze and resolve escalated system issues, working with vendors where required to effect problem resolution in a timely manner
Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the team through ongoing personal development and strong peer relationships and mentoring
Ensures infrastructure solutions meet the business strategic and operational objectives

Technical Requirements:

Excellent knowledge of Windows based environments, operating systems and applications
Strong knowledge of infrastructure, networking, virtualization, identity, security and storage architecture both on-premise and in the cloud
Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, Office 365, OneDrive, etc.) and remote access technologies
Knowledgeable of IT infrastructure, including performing backups, upgrading, and patching, performance tuning, monitoring, alerting, deployments, and disaster recovery
Strong strategic thinking skills – ability to find innovative yet practical strategies to achieve goals, and anticipating needs and future opportunities
Excellent organizational and planning skills with a strong attention to detail, project management skills, meet tight timeframes and commitments, and is accountable for results
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills
Demonstrate a willingness to learn and train with new technologies
Ability to work evenings or weekends as necessary

Location: This position is based at our head office in Saskatoon for a Monday through Friday work week.

Qualifications:

Degree or diploma in a related discipline such as information technology, supplemented by industry recognized professional courses
Minimum 7 years of experience in a technology environment
Certification in Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator, Microsoft 365 Security Administrator Associate and Microsoft Teams Administrator would be an asset

Make First Nations Bank of Canada your First Choice

Please submit your cover page and resume to: hr@fnbc.ca

Business Systems and Reporting Analyst

The Company:

The Challenge: Reporting to the VP Operations and Information Technology, the Business Systems and Reporting Analyst plays a key role in the success of the Business Solutions team by driving successful software implementation and adoption as well as providing actionable information from data. This role uses a variety of tools to create and maintain reports and dashboards for the organization and participates in and or leads the implementation of new products and services.

Location: This position is based at our head office in Saskatoon for a Monday through Friday work week.

Qualifications:

Degree or certificate from an approved technical college in a computer related field such as Information Technology or Computer Science
5 years’ experience in supporting and implementing applications
Experience in the banking industry or financial services industry would be an asset
Strong experience with report writing software (such as Crystal Reports, SSRS)
Experience with API integration including SOAP, Rest and OData
Advanced knowledge of SQL query
Knowledge of programming languages would be an asset
Strong analytical, organizational and time-management skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Friendly enthusiastic self-starter and strong team player
Flexible and willing to take on tasks as assigned

Make First Nations Bank of Canada your First Choice

Please submit your cover page and resume to: hr@fnbc.ca

Business Solutions Manager

The Company:

Location: This position will be based at our Head Office in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on a Monday through Friday work week.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years management experience
7 years experience in supporting and implementing enterprise applications
Excellent negotiation skills are required for interacting with both internal business partners and external partners and vendors
Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated skills in building diverse teams to work towards common objectives
Proven ability to lead multiple medium to large projects simultaneously, on time and within budget – PMP designation would be a strong asset
Experience with report writing software, such as Crystal Reports
Experience in the banking industry or with banking enterprise applications or vendors would be an asset

Make First Nations Bank of Canada your First Choice

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: hr@fnbc.ca

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