Occupation Types: Lending – Commercial

Lending Manager

Now Hiring: Lending Manager – Luseland Credit Union
Lead with purpose. Build community prosperity.

Are you an experienced lending professional with a passion for coaching teams, managing credit risk, and supporting rural economic growth? Luseland Credit Union is seeking a dynamic Lending Manager to lead our lending operations and guide our team in delivering exceptional financial services to our members across retail, agriculture, and commercial portfolios.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you’ll contribute to organization-wide planning, ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, and foster a culture of high performance and member-centered service.

About the Role

The Lending Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of lending, credit adjudication, collections, and risk management across the organization’s loan portfolio. You’ll work closely with the General Manager, the Board of Directors, internal Credit Committee, and external partners to ensure our lending activities reflect sound business practices, remain compliant, and contribute to our overall growth strategy.

This position will lead a team of lending professionals, providing guidance, technical direction, and coaching to help team members succeed in their roles. You will also play a key role in strategic planning, financial performance analysis, and audit readiness—ensuring our operations remain strong, secure, and forward-thinking.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

  • Oversee lending, collections, and loan administration to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and internal policies.
  • Provide expert leadership in credit adjudication, risk management, and credit analysis for diverse portfolios.
  • Coach and support the Lending team to achieve member service, sales, and performance goals.
  • Monitor credit quality, lead delinquency management, and engage in collection strategies, including legal action where appropriate.
  • Analyze market trends and member needs to grow the lending portfolio and support innovation in lending practices.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership on credit union strategies, audits, and Board reporting.
  • Ensure audit readiness, internal control effectiveness, and support regulatory compliance.
  • Champion a strong, values-aligned team culture grounded in service excellence and accountability.

What You Bring:

  • 7+ years of lending or financial services experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
  • A degree in agriculture, finance, business, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong knowledge of agriculture and commercial lending.
  • Proven ability in credit adjudication, financial analysis, and risk management.
  • Experience coaching high-performing teams and driving service and sales outcomes.
  • Excellent relationship-building, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Familiarity with syndicated loans, credit committee processes, and internal/external audit interactions is an asset.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including group benefits, pension contributions and professional development opportunities for career growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a community-minded individual to be a part of a successful and growing organization.

We thank all applicants; however, only those who are short-listed will be contacted.

Location: Luseland, SK
Reports to: General Manager
Application Deadline: July 25, 2025
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to Adam Franko, General Manager at Adam.Franko@luselandcu.com.

About Us:
Luseland Credit Union is deeply rooted in community values and financial stewardship. We are committed to empowering our members with trusted advice and accessible financial services. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for collaborative, values-driven leaders to join our journey.

Syndications Business Manager

af·fin·i·ty (noun):

  1. the name on our doors
  2. a quality that makes things suited to each other

We want our employees to feel great coming to work. That’s why we give our talent the tools to excel. After all, an exceptional employee experience leads to extraordinary experiences for our members. If you have an affinity for working in a vibrant environment where your achievements are celebrated, then a career with us sounds like the perfect fit.

We’re looking for an innovative, digitally capable, curious team member to serve as Syndications Business Manager accountable for the development and administration of a large, complex full service commercial loan portfolio. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, analytical, and have a background in the Commercial Markets space.

What you’ll do:

  • Manages and oversees the continued success and growth of the syndicated loan portfolio. Oversight includes profit and loss accountability and business direction, ensuring KPI metrics are met and opportunities for performance optimization are identified and implemented
  • Directly responsible for all initiatives that impact the business line/portfolio, as well as relationship management responsibility for partner relationships; serves as liaison and primary contact between organization and business partners, vendors, and Centres of Influence (COIs)
  • Acts as the ‘voice in the room’ representing the portfolio, and its requirements and needs
  • Develops or assesses campaign growth strategies, overseeing development and implementation of programs intended to identify new business opportunities, increase profit, sales, brand consistency and/or growth
  • Provides direction, coaching, mentoring and feedback to other units across organization on business line/portfolio acumen, including providing sales and operational coaching
  • Provides direction to organization in the preparation and monitoring of business plans, priorities, and budget for the business line

 

What you’ll get:

  • The support to grow in your career with ample opportunities to advance
  • A competitive salary plus bonuses for your hard work
  • A total rewards package including health and dental benefits, pension and health spending account
  • Vacation time, personal days off and a paid volunteer day so you can maintain a healthy life/work balance
  • A referral bonus when you scout great talent and they’re hired to join our team

What you’ve got:

  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field, plus 7 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Intermediate understanding of Affinity Credit Union’s business objectives and divisional business operations
  • Advanced knowledge of business management and finance, including strong business acumen and experience in underwriting large and complex commercial loans
  • Advanced knowledge of large commercial businesses; industry and market trends, lending products, applicable compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Industry leading sales ability in growing a book, achieving targets, making referrals, and building a pipeline using a member centric approach
  • Ability to lead, engage, and coach employees, set clear expectations, review progress, provide feedback and guidance, and hold people accountable to achieve member centric outcomes

 

So, what do you think? Does it sound like you’re a fit for this role? Throw your hat in the ring! Review all of our current job opportunities at www.affinitycu.ca/careers/opportunities

 

This position requires the submission of your Resume and Cover Letter stating how you meet the required qualifications in your application prior to the closing date of the position.

 

Application Deadline: July 6, 2025

 

Community Branch Manager

Bulkley Valley Credit Union, serving over 14,500 members from Hazelton to Burns Lake, prides itself on employing empowered staff committed to delivering high quality personalized service. 

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to meet their career goals while balancing their lifestyle with the many amenities our community has to offer as can be seen at http://www.houston.ca.

If you want to join a dynamic management group dedicated to cooperative values and member service, this is the right career move for you. You will report to the Chief Operating Officer and under executive direction, you will manage the overall operation of a single branch and direct the utilization of staff, equipment and facilities. Using highly developed leadership skills and behaviours, plus a sound understanding of the financial services business, you will initiate action to improve growth/development of the branch loan and deposit portfolios; increase usage of other credit union services and service channels; pursue new businesses; set short/long term branch goals /objectives and manage all branch staff directly or through subordinate supervisor(s). Through effective deployment and development of staffing resources you will foster an environment that encourages staff engagement and delivery upon an Enhanced Service Commitment to our members. You will perform the duties and requirements of Branch Compliance Officer for Anti-Money Laundering / Counter Terrorist Financing Prevention & Detection. You will be a results-oriented professional with a commitment to furthering the reputation of the credit union within the community. Through active participation in select community events, projects and initiatives, you will become established as a leader within the local community. 

The successful candidate will have a business degree or diploma and a minimum of five years of management experience in the financial industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This is an ideal opportunity for someone currently holding a supervisory or lending/account management position interested in gaining branch management experience.

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

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

Lending Services Supervisor

Reporting to the Manager of Lending Services, the Lending Services Supervisor is a member of the management team.  They will ensure department needs are met through leadership, supervision and auditing, while maintaining a complex lending portfolio, including agriculture and commercial files.  The incumbent has direct oversight of the Lending Administration team.  The incumbent will ensure all activities are in compliance with sound business practices, legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.

The incumbent will primarily work out of the Quill Lake Branch and will be required to travel to our Kelvington and Jansen branches.  They will also travel within and outside of our geographic trading area to meet our current and future members’ financial needs.  At Accent Credit Union, we value our members, and take pride in building strong, lasting relationships.  We love to see our members succeed both personally and professionally.  Your expertise in this area will be considered an asset.

At Accent Credit Union, we take care of our employees.  We offer a competitive compensation structure including; a generously matched Pension Contribution policy of 7-9%, paid vacation where the accrual calculation is tiered based on your years of service and paid sick leave, a variable compensation program, in addition to our company group benefit program.  In addition, our employees are entitled to participate in our Wellness Program, Volunteer Program, and to have their birthday off work, each year!

Additional perks as an employee of Accent Credit Union include, staff account benefits including preferred lending and deposit rates.  We observe Easter Monday and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation as statutory holidays.

We would love to discuss this employment opportunity with you and invite your inquiries by phone or in person to learn more about this chance to join our Accent family!

Qualified applicants are invited to send their Cover Letter and Resume in confidence to hr@accentcu.ca by June 4, 2025 to:

Attn: Lacey Nicholls, Human Resources Administrator
Accent Credit Union
Box 520
Quill Lake, SK
S0A 3E0
306.383.1139

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

MANAGER, RISK AND CREDIT SERVICES

THE POSITION: Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union is seeking a Manager, Risk and Credit Service to join our organization. The candidates must possess an aptitude for business development, risk assessment, and relationship building. The core function would be to lead and manage the lending services with respect to credit granting, including interviews, adjudication, collection, control and staffing. As Manager of Risk and Credit Services, the successful candidate would also be involved in recommending policy and developing procedures for the lending services department as well as assisting with other areas of the Credit Union. As Manager of Risk responsibilities extend to oversight of compliance support staff and enterprise risk. The Manager of Risk and Credit Services reports directly to the General Manager, attends board meetings and is expected to assume the responsibilities of the General Manager in their absence.

QUALIFICATIONS: A diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary educational institute plus a minimum of 7 years’ experience in a senior lending position (credit union experience is a definite asset). Demonstrated comprehensive consumer lending knowledge and experience is essential as well as a working knowledge of commercial lending. The candidate must possess core management competencies of; general management, industry knowledge, strategic thinking, crisis management, effective and above average communication skills, prudence, reliability, problem solving, strong analytical, reasoning, and decision-making skills along with interpersonal and organizational abilities.
A proven ability to lead, guide and motivate employees; and build and maintain positive relationships with staff, management, board of directors and members. The ability to strategically utilize technology – experience with DNA and ProLender is a definite asset. An above average knowledge of credit union deposit and lending products to meet member needs is a necessity.

THE CREDIT UNION:

Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union currently serves 2046 members as Saskatchewan’s only closed bond Credit Union consisting of city employees, superannuates and their families. Assets as of March 31, 2025, are $86.5 Million with a loan portfolio of approximately $52.6 Million comprised of primarily consumer and residential mortgages.

COMPENSATION:

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A very comprehensive benefit package is offered including up to a 7% matched superannuation.

Please submit your resume along with your expected salary by May 20, 2025 to:

Dennis Lozinsky
Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union
222 3rd Avenue North
Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J5
Phone: (306) 975-2925
Email: dlozinsky@scecu.com

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

Advisor, Business & Ag

Do you have a mind for commercial / agribusiness and a passion for finding solutions that empower business owners to realize their vision? Are you a natural at building strong relationships and consistently exceeding expectations?

As an Advisor, Business & Ag, you are part of a cohesive team of passionate and skilled professionals responsible for the management and growth of an assigned portfolio of commercial and agriculture customers (members). This position focuses primarily on agricultural and commercial lending relationships. You uncover the needs of our members, analyzing information, and delivering personalized financial solutions that prove instrumental to their success. You proactively pursue and attract new business, consistently delivering exceptional high-quality service and advice in your areas of expertise.

What does a typical day look like?

  • You will engage with commercial and agribusiness members to understand their goals and advise on lending & other financial needs,
  • Building, maintaining and enriching relationships. This includes in person and via periodic calls, sharing information on industry changes, retention through reviews, visits, following up on products sold, additional sales, and referrals to other specialists,
  • Understanding financial statements and analyzing financial information, credit underwriting, and reviewing accounts within your portfolio to ensure terms and conditions continue to be met,
  • Promoting our credit union within the community through various activities such as business development, volunteerism, phone calls, emails, and participation in campaigns.

What does it take to be successful in this role?

  • You’re a relationship-builder! You connect with members through conversations, comprehending their business objectives and aligning them within the framework in which we work (i.e. legislative requirements, policy, and procedure),
  • You have demonstrated abilities to work collaboratively within a team and independently,
  • Effective and adaptable interpersonal and communication skills, connecting with members in person, by phone, and electronically,
  • You believe in Synergy’s products and services and promote them effortlessly,
  • Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to flex and grow with change,
  • A hunger for learning, staying ahead of trends in financial products and services, and technology.
  • Adaptability! Seeking to bring our members the best the industry has to offer.
  • You are passionate about your career, your members, our credit union, and our community, all of which drive your dedication to excellence.

Qualifications:

  • Related post-secondary education (e.g. Finance, Business, or Economics), and 3 years of job-related experience in Canada. Equivalencies considered,
  • Grasp of lending requirements, guidelines, and regulations,
  • Working knowledge of third-party report requirements,
  • Previous experience working with Microsoft Office products and virtual meeting tools. The ideal candidate will be proficient with DNA, Valeyo, and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software.

Submit your cover letter and resume via email to careers@synergycu.ca by end of day Sunday, April 21, referencing competition #253302 in the subject line.

More details:

  • Term: Permanent, full-time
  • Hours: 37.5 hours weekly
  • Location: New Community Branch, Saskatoon. This position may be required to travel periodically and is expected to work with some degree of flexibility in hours of work and travel.

What do we offer?

We were named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for the 8th consecutive year. This achievement reflects our dedication to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where employees thrive. We offer:

  • Work/life balance
  • Generous vacation
  • Competitive salary
  • Benefits and pension (from day 1), and fabulous perks like preferred rates
  • Investment in your professional development
  • Leadership development and mentorship programs
  • Community involvement opportunities

A little more about us:

Synergy Credit Union is a people-inspired credit union with ambitious goals. We endeavour to deliver amazing financial experiences, earn customers’ (members’) trust, grow our relationships, and build sustainable communities.

We exist to help our members achieve their financial goals by understanding their needs and delivering exceptional service in modern, convenient, and secure ways. We empower our members by sharing our experience and tools, so they can make robust plans through each stage of life.

We also live in the communities we serve. This matters to us. We invest locally by offering sponsorships, donations, and scholarships, and through volunteerism. We connect with groups looking to improve overall financial literacy by providing presentations and tailoring them for educational opportunities – for families, schools, youth groups – you name it. We are proud to serve more than 30,000 members and have reached over $2.8 billion in assets.

Synergy operates on the lands referred to as Treaty 6 Territory, which encompasses the unceded lands of Indigenous Nations and Peoples, including the Plains Cree, Woodland Cree, Saulteaux, Nakota, Dene, and Metis.

 We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Only those under consideration will be contacted. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a bonding process that includes a criminal record check and credit check.

 

Synergy aspires to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our country and encourages applications from everyone.

 Find out more about us!  https://www.youtube.com/user/SynergyCreditUnion

www.synergycu.ca

Agricultural Lender

Job Posting:        Ag Lender – Business Account Manager

Location:             Biggar, Landis, Perdue

Company:           Biggar & District Credit Union

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

At Biggar & District Credit Union, we are deeply rooted in our local community and committed to supporting the agricultural sector that drives our economy. As a member-focused financial institution, we pride ourselves on providing personalized service, building long-term relationships, and fostering growth in our rural areas. We understand that agriculture is the backbone of our community, and we are looking for a dedicated and passionate Agriculture Lender to join our team!

Position Overview:
As an Agriculture Lender, you will play a vital role in supporting the local agricultural community by offering tailored financial solutions to farmers, ranchers, and agri-businesses. You will build strong, lasting relationships with members, help them navigate their financial needs, and provide expert advice and lending services to fuel their growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Relationship Building: Cultivate strong, long-term relationships with agricultural members, understanding their financial needs, challenges, and goals.
  • Loan Origination: Provide financing options for agricultural businesses, from short-term operational loans to long-term capital financing.
  • Consultative Sales: Work closely with members to assess their financial needs and offer tailored loan products and services.
  • Community Engagement: Actively engage with the local agriculture community, attending industry events, networking, and fostering relationships with local farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses.
  • Credit Analysis: Assess creditworthiness, manage loan risk, and guide members through the loan application and approval process.
  • Member Service: Offer ongoing support and financial advice to ensure members’ success and satisfaction.

What We Offer:

  • Local Impact: Directly contribute to the growth and success of the agriculture sector in our rural community.
  • Professional Growth: Access to training, development opportunities, and career advancement within our credit union.
  • Team-Oriented Culture: A friendly, collaborative work environment where everyone’s contribution is valued.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, retirement plans, and paid time off.
  • Flexibility: Work in a supportive environment that values work-life balance.

 

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in agriculture lending, banking, or financial services is preferred.
  • Knowledge of agricultural operations and financing needs.
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong desire to contribute to the community and agricultural economy.
  • A passion for working with farmers and rural businesses.

Why Join Us?

At Biggar & District Credit Union, you won’t just be another employee — you’ll be an integral part of a community-centered institution that is committed to making a positive impact. The Agriculture Lender position offers the opportunity to work in an exciting, dynamic environment where you can make a real difference. If you’re passionate about agriculture, lending, and building meaningful relationships, we want to hear from you!

This position will remain open till filled.

 

 

Branch Business/Ag Advisor (Business & Agricultural Lender)

Do you have a passion for helping agriculture and business clients in our communities succeed? This is your opportunity to partner with some of our most diverse and dynamic members, delivering forward-thinking, personalized advice and tailored financial solutions to meet their goals. 

As a Branch Business/Ag Advisor, your focus is on Synergy’s business and agriculture clients (“members”). Your portfolio consists of members with more complex needs who require innovative and creative lending and deposit solutions to support their operations. In this position, you will get to know the agriculture and commercial markets, cultivate strong relationships, and generate growth by acquiring new members to Synergy.

The ideal candidate will be ambitious, influential, and organized. You have broad lending experience with a desire to focus in the business and ag space. You will partner with ag and business members at the branch level, providing commercial, agricultural, and consumer lending advice as well as account, investment, and estate planning solutions. The role collaborates with the Business & Ag Financial Centre and the Wealth Team when required to meet the broader and more involved financial needs of these valued members.

You are responsible for:

  • Meeting with members to understand their business goals and advise on lending and other financial solutions,
  • Identifying opportunities to successfully meet members’ needs, planting seeds for future products and services, and following up in a timely manner,
  • Promoting retail products such as loans, mortgages, investments, mutual funds, credit cards, and account packages,
  • Granting credit and managing a portfolio of members,
  • Engaging in marketing and outreach activities to deepen existing relationships and proactively seek out new business opportunities and new members to grow the business,
  • Collaborating with internal teams to deliver strong results for clients, and
  • Completing activities aligned with legislation and Synergy’s policies and procedures.

Your Experience:

  • You have a related post-secondary education (i.e., a Diploma or Degree) with seven years of related experience,
  • You are competent in all areas of Consumer, Business and Agricultural lending,
  • Previous experience in sales while working with goals, strong closing and referral techniques, and pipeline development,
  • Strong relationship and business development skills conducive to creating and maintaining a sales pipeline,
  • Mutual Fund Accreditation or successful completion of accreditation within 3 months of hire.

*Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. There may be an opportunity to develop into the full expectations of the role. We’re committed to supporting your ongoing learning and development.

Submit your cover letter and resume to careers@synergycu.ca by end of day on Wednesday, March 19th, referencing competition #252501 in the subject line.

More details:

  • Term: Permanent, full-time
  • Hours: Currently Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Must have the flexibility to work outside regular hours for travel, events, and member meetings.
  • Location: The role is based out of Neilburg and will be required to travel to Marsden as required. Travel is a requirement; successful candidate must have access to reliable transportation.

What do we offer?

  • Preferred rates on our products and services
  • Benefits and Pension
  • Competitive salary
  • Investment in your professional development
  • Community involvement and volunteer opportunities

A little more about us:

Synergy Credit Union is a people-inspired credit union with ambitious goals. We endeavour to deliver amazing financial experiences, earn customers’ (members’) trust, grow our relationships, and build sustainable communities.

We exist to help our members achieve their financial goals by understanding their needs and delivering exceptional service in modern, convenient, and secure ways. We empower our members by sharing our experience and tools, so they can make robust plans through each stage of life.

We also live in the communities we serve. This matters to us. We invest locally by offering sponsorships, donations, and scholarships, and through volunteerism. We connect with groups looking to improve overall financial literacy by providing presentations and tailoring them for educational opportunities – for families, schools, youth groups – you name it. We are proud to serve more than 27,000 members and have reached over $2.5 billion in assets.

We were named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for the 8th consecutive year. This reflects our workplace culture and commitment to building relationships beyond banking with our members, and our team.

Synergy operates on the lands referred to as Treaty 6 Territory, which encompasses the unceded lands of Indigenous Nations and Peoples, including the Plains Cree, Woodland Cree, Saulteaux, Nakota, Dene, and Metis.

 

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Only those under consideration will be contacted. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a bonding process that includes a criminal record check and credit check.

 

Synergy aspires to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our country and encourages applications from everyone.

 

Find out more about us!  https://www.youtube.com/user/SynergyCreditUnion

 

www.synergycu.ca

 

Commercial Relationship Manager

We are expanding our team to help us evolve through the next stage of our growth journey, and we hope that you can help shape our future. We now have a career opportunity for a Full Time Commercial Relationship Manager. This position may work at one of our Regina locations or remotely, with the requirement to be onsite in Regina regularly.

As the Commercial Relationship Manager you will be….

Responsible to develop, grow and manage professional networks and business relationships in support of the organization’s strategic objectives. You will deliver premier, holistic financial advice and solutions for the betterment of our members and TCU. You will provide focused financial analysis linked to client acquisition and growth, supporting a foundational objective of innovative and proactive client solutions.

As the Commercial Relationship Manager you are ….

  • A self-motivated individual with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for developing and fostering a business network founded in strong relationships.
  • Creative in developing and implementing solutions to deliver on and enhance the member experience, resulting in mutually beneficial outcomes for the member and the organization.
  • Anticipatory in determining the needs of businesses and their owners; providing expert advice to guide their business decisions and future financial position.
  • An agile and innovative thinker who takes accountability and initiates actions to drive results, while working collaboratively with Wealth and Retail partners to provide holistic solutions for members’ unique and complex financial situations.
  • Flexible and mobile. Willing to schedule hours around the business need and the results desired.

If you are motivated by the thought of this challenge ….

And can demonstrate success through 3-5 years of commercial lending experience with the proven ability of Commercial Portfolio Management along with a post-secondary degree or diploma in Commerce or Business Administration and supplementary commercial training/accreditations, then this position may be for you!

Get to know us

TCU Financial Group is a credit union grown by Saskatchewan people. For over 70 years we’ve been rooted in the province of Saskatchewan, creating our story, growing and evolving alongside the needs of our members. We provide a full suite of financial solutions to people and businesses across the province and one thing that has never changed – our heart remains committed to the people and the communities we serve.

Rewarding times ahead

To support the evolution of our organization, we need talented people who are passionate about creating and delivering meaningful financial solutions for our members. In addition to providing competitive compensation, benefits and pension programs, we support our TCU Financial Group Team and their families by providing an enhanced vacation program to enjoy time doing what they love outside of work.

Thank you for your interest in exploring your future with us!

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