Occupation Types: Legal Services/Counsel

General Counsel

Build a rewarding career with Steinbach Credit Union

Steinbach Credit Union (SCU) is one of Manitoba’s largest credit unions and among the top 10 in Canada, with over $10 billion in assets. For the past 80 years, we have worked with our members to create relationships based on trust and support. Our goal is to provide advice and recommend products and services that are tailored to meet every member’s individual needs.

Our member-centric approach is a key driver in everything we do, and our level of service is second to none. We provide an environment of trust in which members feel comfortable doing business and they will recommend us to their family and friends. For more information, please visit our website.

 

An exciting opportunity awaits

We currently have an opportunity to join our executive team in the role of General Counsel. The ideal candidate serves as the chief legal advisor to the credit union, providing leadership, strategic guidance, and managing legal risks across all areas of the business. This role is pivotal in safeguarding the credit union’s interests, fostering a culture of integrity, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The General Counsel is responsible for overseeing legal operations, advising on business transactions, managing corporate governance, and ensuring regulatory compliance.  This role will primary work out of our head office in Steinbach, Manitoba.

 

Specific Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contracts, litigation, commercial real estate and risk management.
  • Engage and manage external counsel as needed for specific legal guidance.
  • Develop and implement legal strategies, policies, procedures, and best practices to mitigate risks.
  • Serve as the credit union’s Privacy Officer, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and data protection policies.
  • Interpret, draft, review, and negotiate contracts to align with strategic business objectives, while governing the corporate contract repository.
  • Advise on mergers, acquisitions, business transactions, and strategic initiatives, including conducting due diligence.
  • Identify and manage potential conflicts, ensuring legal compliance in all transactions.
  • Represent the credit union in negotiations, mediations, and other legal proceedings.
  • Provide legal assistance for the negotiation and interpretation of services contracts.
  • Collaborate with various departments to provide legal advice and address legal issues and support business operations.
  • Stay informed about changes in laws, regulations, and industry trends that may impact the credit union.
  • Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on legal compliance and regulatory updates.
  • Support the development of policies, procedures, standard form lending documents and programs to ensure business efficacy and regulatory compliance.
  • Participate in industry committees related to governance or regulatory advocacy.

 

 Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, licensed to practice law in Manitoba and 6+ years of legal experience, preferably with an emphasis in corporate/commercial or financial services.
  • Work out of our head office in Steinbach, MB for a minimum of three days/week.
  • Demonstrated experience reporting to or working closely with C-suite executives or board of directors.
  • Proven expertise in corporate governance, risk management, contracts, and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
  • Solution-driven legal advisory experience.
  • Ability to assess legal risks and provide pragmatic solutions.
  • Leadership and communication skills to effectively collaborate across all levels of the credit union.
  • High level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
  • Knowledge of and experience in the credit union/financial services industry and operations would be considered an asset.

 

How we’ll reward you

You can look forward to joining an organization that values teamwork and its membership. You will receive a competitive annual salary based on skills and experience. In addition, you may be eligible for variable compensation and matched pension plan per SCU policies. You will also receive a great host of benefits, including:

  • Extended medical, dental, vision benefits, plus a health spending account
  • Critical Illness insurance, Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and Employee Assistance programs
  • Employee Banking benefits
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Free parking at all locations

 

Accessibility and inclusivity

We believe our employees should represent the diversity of our members and the communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment or interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we’ll work with you to meet your needs.

 

Closing Date: October 13, 2025

 

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Privacy Analyst

Permanent Full Time

Open to any location in Canada (ability to work from remote/home office)

Annual Salary: $73,730 – $101,378

Innovation Federal Credit Union has a bold ambition. In addition to being Canada’s newest Federal Credit Union, we will be the most digital, member-centric organization in our industry. We are on a journey to embrace the core tenants of the digital business model like ideation, the network effect, personalized segmentation, coopetition, and agile ways of working.

We come to work to simplify banking for all Canadians – that’s our purpose.

How does this position help fulfil Innovation’s purpose?  Glad you asked!

The Privacy Analyst is responsible for assisting the Legal Department with oversight of the Credit Union’s Privacy Program, with monitoring and reporting privacy-related risks, and with providing guidance to the first line of defence on potential privacy requirements associated with strategic or business decisions.

WIIFY (what’s in it for you):

  • Competitive Salary
  • Diverse and Inclusive Culture that continues to evolve
  • Flexible work arrangement options
  • Strong benefit package
  • 7% Superannuation matched contribution program
  • Attractive variable incentive program
  • Wellness Days to create appropriate work/life balance
  • Paid Education opportunities to ensure our members have the most equipped staff helping them
  • A purpose driven organization that focuses on the values of Accountability, Integrity and Respect
  • And lots more reasons to love where you work and what you do!

What our team is looking for:

  • A growth mindset that emulates Model, Coach and Care behaviors in every activity and approach
  • A solution mindset that feeds inertia
  • An ambassador who’s willing to promote our team inside and outside organization
  • Somebody who is digitally capable, who wants to dig into new technology with enthusiasm!
  • Somebody who can work with occasional ambiguity with focus on process evolution
  • A mindset of Solve, Serve, Sell – a problem solver, serving our members directly or indirectly, and selling our brand!
  • Somebody to sweat the small stuff, but also see the big picture
  • Personality and Energy – a flair for polish, and you bring your own personal, creative touch to everything you do!

What will you do?

  • Assist the Legal Department with oversight of the Credit Union’s Privacy program.
  • Support the implementation of innovative privacy risk management processes that create efficiencies.
  • Assist with reviewing and making recommendations on privacy impact assessments for corporate initiatives.
  • Assist in drafting privacy policies and procedures and related documentation, and privacy training materials.
  • Support the maintenance of the organization’s privacy program that aligns with the Credit Union’s strategic objectives.
  • Support the Legal Department’s monitoring of enterprise-wide privacy risk exposures, and with completing reports related to such exposures.

Some things that would impress us:

  • Completion of a post-secondary diploma or University Degree in a related field. Professional privacy certifications or designations (e.g. CIPP or equivalent) is an asset.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a similar privacy role.
  • Knowledge of federal and provincial privacy laws and guidelines in Canada, including Bill C-27, and OSFI’s B-13 and Third-Party Risk Management Guidelines.
  • Familiarity with privacy risk management and compliance, the ability to draft privacy related policies and procedures, and the competence to provide privacy related guidance where required.
  • Demonstrated strength in organizational and analytical abilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Interested?

Click the ‘Apply now’ button!

Innovation Federal Credit Union acknowledges that Indigenous peoples are the traditional guardians of this land that we call Canada.  In Saskatchewan we are on treaty lands and these treaties serve to govern our relationships with Indigenous people. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Reconciliation and treaties are honoured and respected.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance Officer

Are you interested in a meaningful career where you can contribute to the financial well-being and economic growth of Indigenous people and communities in Canada? The Bank is at an exciting time in its’ history, we’re growing, and as a result, we’re increasing our workforce with bright, energetic, purposeful individuals of all walks of life.

As a Legal and Regulatory Compliance Officer, you will assist with legal and regulatory compliance matters for the Bank and subsidiaries. This is a permanent full-time position. We are open to hybrid or in-office at our head office in Saskatoon. This location is on First Nations land.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

  • ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements of the Bank and subsidiaries. This includes, among others, requirements in the Bank Act, Trust and Loan Companies Act, Indian Act, PIPEDA, FATCA, CRS, CASL and OSFI and FCAC Guidelines.
  • providing legal opinion in areas such as, but not limited to, banking and regulatory law, tax law, contracts and leases, Indigenous law, wills and estates, employment law, privacy, debtor creditor and judgment enforcement.

What we’re looking for:

  • Lawyer with membership or eligibility for membership with the Law Society of Saskatchewan
  • Knowledge or experience with regulatory compliance and ability to read financial statements is a desirable asset
  • Experience in developing frameworks, policies and procedures
  • Competence in communicating with a diverse multitude of clients, staff and stakeholders
  • Aptitude to recognize and maintain confidentiality and discretion with sensitive and confidential information
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to achieve the goals and objective of the Bank
  • Experience working with Indigenous People and Communities and federal regulators is a desirable asset
  • 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 be open to September 7, 2023.

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

Head of Governance & Legal

SaskCentral is owned by Saskatchewan credit unions to serve and represent their collective interests. We add value through the sound investment of credit union funds on deposit, as well as providing a wide range of products and services to maintain credit union leadership in the marketplace.

Term Position to December 31, 2023

We are seeking a seasoned, knowledgeable and conscientious senior leader to join us on our multi-year enterprise-wide transformational journey. We are evolving into an effective & focused Central, ensuring the success and financial viability of credit unions. As a member of SaskCentral’s transformational team, you will manage the governance framework and serve as Corporate Secretary. You will also oversee the organization’s legal affairs and ensure its best interests are represented in the development and execution of corporate agreements. If you are innovative and passionate about governance, corporate law, and building strong relationships with boards, committees and regulators this is the position for you.

The Job
Reporting to the CEO, your responsibilities will include governance, legal and compliance roles. You will lead SaskCentral’s governance reform, ensuring the governance model and structure align to the future state business model. You will serve as Corporate Secretary to SaskCentral’s Board and board committees, ensuring adherence to board meeting protocols and governance practices. Legal oversight will include analysis and direction on legal issues related to service agreements, organizational regulation, and trademark protection. You will be accountable for the following roles, either directly or through delegation; Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer (CAMLO), where you will oversee regulatory and legislative compliance, including anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing monitoring, and management of reporting and compliance filings with the appropriate authorities. Similarly, accountable for the role of Chief Privacy Officer (CPO), you will protect the privacy of individual information in SaskCentral’s corporate and intellectual privacy, and oversee the corporate records management program.

The Candidate
You have a recognized governance designation, corporate secretary experience, a law degree and experience in the financial services sector. You have a strong understanding of corporate governance, and can read and interpret legislation and regulatory guidelines, communicating these concepts to stakeholders clearly and in terms easily understood. You have strong project management skills and can be relied on to manage multiple projects within tight timelines with a high degree of accountability. You’re a problem solver and can suggest innovative and creative solutions that are not readily apparent. You value building and maintaining positive relationships, and can negotiate specific outcomes and influence decision making. As a senior leader, you will contribute to the strategic vision and business plan, and provide leadership and mentorship to others in the organization.

Please include in your cover letter examples of how you meet the qualifications for this position. Interested applicants should submit a resume in confidence by September 24 to https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=c969f061-bc4e-4b85-b834-94548224b1d7&ccId=9200032728726_2&jobId=368154&source=CC2&lang=en_CA

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

Please be advised that SaskCentral will be using virtual and in-person methods to connect with candidates and conduct interviews during the recruitment process. 

Our employees tell us SaskCentral is a great place to work. It’s more than the competitive salaries and excellent benefits we offer. We believe you can have a challenging, rewarding career and work life balance, too. We value and support workplace diversity.

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