Occupation Types: Lending – Retail

Lending Services Officer

THE POSITION:

 

Due to a recent opening in our lending department, North Valley Credit Union is seeking the services of a qualified Loans Officer. The successful candidate will report directly to the Loans Manager.  Responsibilities will include duties typically associated with the lending function such as interviewing members, monitoring portfolio performance and focusing on growth opportunities. While we seek an individual with prior experience in the lending area, we are prepared to train the skills necessary to fulfill the position responsibilities. This position will provide the opportunity for the successful applicant to gain exposure to various types of lending.   This position is available immediately and the job posting will remain open until filled.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Minimum grade 12 diploma supplemented by direct lending training and experience
  • Consideration given to those individuals with loan security clerk abilities and seeking to advance their career
  • A record of completing both formal and informal training and self-development courses
  • Strong business development and relationship management skills
  • Proven ability in portfolio management
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must
  • Willingness to engage in all types of lending
  • A working knowledge of syndicated loans and lease adjudication will be an asset but this can be learned over time.

 

 

COMPENSATION:

 

The level of compensation provided will depend upon qualifications and experience. We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package, which includes an 8% matched defined contribution pension plan as administered by the Co-operative Superannuation Society.  This position will also qualify for participation in a very generous, un-capped variable pay-profit sharing program that is industry leading within the credit union system of Saskatchewan.  A full range of employee benefits are provided including medical, dental, life insurance and more. Access to an annual training budget to enable you to grow in your position.

 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

 

We are seeking an individual with an upbeat and optimistic personality. One who finds it easy to get along with fellow workers and the membership at large and has an outgoing personality. Someone who communicates well and supports others and is fully capable of operating and succeeding within a diverse group of employees. Ideally, you will be someone who is fully engaged in the business of the company.

 

THE CREDIT UNION:

 

North Valley Credit Union is a single branch operation located in the Town of Esterhazy. Total assets under administration are approaching $ 128 million. NVCU has the highest risk-weighted capital ratio of any credit union in the province combined with some of the lowest delinquency ratios. The staff complement is 11 FTE.

 

THE COMMUNITY:

 

Esterhazy is located north of the Qu’Appelle valley, 73 km from the Manitoba border and 90 km southeast of Yorkton. It has a population of approximately 2,800 and is a full service community. Located within our community is a hospital, medical clinic, dentist, part-time Optometrist, an RCMP detachment and K-12 schools plus a daycare centre. Other amenities include a 9-hole grass green golf course, curling and skating rinks, three gymnasiums including an Anytime Fitness facility, outdoor aquatic centre, children’s park, walking trails, museum, library, Potash Interpretive Centre and bowling alley.  It also has a strong retail sector consisting of three pharmacies, two grocery stores, three convenience stores, a hardware store, bargain shop and several restaurants. The potash mines in the immediate area are expanding and this increased economic activity bodes well for the future of this geographic region.

 

 

Please submit your resume by May 20th, 2022 to:

 

Chandra Preece, Loans Manager

PO Box 1389

Esterhazy, Saskatchewan

S0A 0X0

Ph   # 306-745-6615

Fax # 306-745-2858

E-mail: Chandra.preece@northvalleycu.com

Estate & Trust Representative

Closes March 24

Any Advice Centre Location

Annual Salary: $46,470 – $58,087

 

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!

THE POSITION: This position is part of a centralized unit and the primary contact for all estate needs: working with deceased members executors and/or family, providing accurate and timely advice, consultation, options and completing the documentation of the member’s accounts with care, empathy and precision. How does one do this? Glad you asked! 

An Estate & Trust Representative does the following:

  • Provide accurate information to all parties involved in the estate, answer inquiries from staff on estates, power of attorneys, and trust situations; perform all meetings with executors and provide guidance and options
  • Oversee opening estate accounts (and any changes that may occur) as well as statement and account reporting
  • Maintain estate accounts, bill payments and distribution of funds once probate has been completed
  • Document registered plans and estates and process centralized transactions and forms
  • Ensure all appropriate documentation has been obtained for transfer of bonds, safety deposit boxes, payments of bills, and submitting insurance claims
  • Spot opportunities to cross-refer to other areas of the organization
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations and legislation pertaining to registered products and loans

Why Should You Apply?

  • You want to be an ambassador of a forward-thinking, member focused organization
  • You have 3-5 years’ experience in dealing with estates and/or retail relationship building; achievement of a Certified Executor Advisor (CEA) designation would be an asset
  • You have a solid understanding of the duties and functions of the estate process including registered tax details/estate tax slips, and administration
  • You are empathetic and compassionate in handling difficult and delicate situations
  • You have strong communication skills with a high comfort level in using electronic means to communicate with executors and staff
  • You have experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of Account Opening Software

VP, Operations

Primary Purpose:

The Vice President, Operations (VP, Operation) is a member of the Senior Leadership Team who provides leadership, oversight and coordination of retail banking operations, insurance, financial planning, and facilities for Northern Savings Credit Union.  This leader translates business strategies into goals, objectives, and processes to affect sound and prudent operations of the Credit Union all in an effort to ensure exemplary member service.

This business unit leader is responsible for sales and services including, member support, needs assessment, escalation of issues, overseeing the provision of exemplary member service, providing for engagement of employees, managing the operations to be efficient and effective.  This position is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the buildings, efficiency, and good working conditions of the facilities.

The VP, Operations is to conduct their duties while demonstrating positive leadership within the Credit Union and externally in the community. They are to inspire the employees to achieve their maximum potential and produce results in the best interest of the credit union while respecting the members.

Core Occupational Skills:

  • Sales skills
  • Recognizes basic financial terminology
  • General understanding of industry conditions
  • General knowledge of competitors products and services
  • General knowledge of the features and benefits of credit union products
  • Human Resource management (Employee Engagement)
  • Understands Compensation and benefits
  • Recruitment
  • Performance management, conflict resolution
  • Compliance and labour standards, human rights legislation
  • Human resource policy and procedure development, implementation, interpretation
  • Planning/forecasting/budgeting
  • Credit Union product knowledge
  • Knowledge of Credit Union philosophies and principles
  • Working knowledge of Credit Union technology and operations
  • Understanding of Credit Union Act and regulations; policies and procedures

 Education & Experience:

  • University degree is required
  • Four to six years of related management experience
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Extensive financial services experience is required.
  • Expert knowledge of products and services and their regulatory requirements is required.
  • Experience evaluating and drafting policy and procedures is preferred.
  • Extensive experience in evaluating all aspects of credit decisions, at a corporate level is required.
  • Extensive sales and service experience is required.
  • Extensive lending experience is preferred.

Travel is a requirement of this position.

Please send your cover letter and resume to info@northsave.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that we will only contact individuals for an interview.

Manager, Financial Services

At Conexus, it’s not what we do, it’s how we do it.

It’s not just something we say at Conexus. It’s a promise delivered by our 900 employees each day. We are passionate about our members’ financial health, and our employees reflect that passion. At Conexus it’s about more than conducting a banking transaction, it’s about creating a personalized experience for each member. We do this by keeping it simple and lending an ear to each member’s individual needs throughout Saskatchewan.

The bigger picture

We’re looking for a dynamic leader who loves to coach and help others succeed to come on board as a Manager, Financial Services (MFS2) for the Bethune, Holdfast, Lumsden and Southey branches.

How you’ll be spending your time

  • Leading your team to ensure our members receive financial solutions to meet their needs and improve their financial well-being
  • Coaching and supporting your team to achieve individual and company goals
  • Empowering your team to build meaningful, supportive relationships with their members
  • Collaborating with leadership peers to achieve objectives and targets

The way people describe you

  • A motivator who supports individuals, teams, projects, and initiatives within their department and the organization
  • A collaborator who continuously seeks, identifies, and shares ideas for improvement to increase efficiency
  • A strategic thinker with strong technical knowledge in Conexus products and services.
  • A strong facilitator who demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with others.

The experience you bring

  • Experience in consumer lending and investments
  • Formal or informal leadership exposure is an asset

So, what do you think – does this sound like you? Do you think you’re the right fit? If you do, and you have the qualifications outlined above, then we encourage you to apply now. If you have questions about this position, please contact Shaulen Lang at shaulen.lang@conexus.ca. But act fast, the opportunity closes on March 21, 2022.

Loans Officer

At ABCU Credit Union Ltd. (ABCU) our culture is based on our passion to be financial professionals that are dedicated to doing what is right for our credit union and our members.  We embrace employee strengths and strive to empower employees to make the right decisions quickly and accurately every day.  Our team members are provided with the tools to deliver a meaningful member experience in an environment that values and supports their contributions.

The Loans Officer role is a key member of ABCU’s credit team.  The primary responsibility is to proactively manage the consumer credit needs of our members.

EXPERIENCE

  • Three to five years of job-related/industry experience.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Ability to work efficiently without sacrificing accuracy is essential.
  • Comfort and ability to work with a high level of detail/accuracy.
  • Completion of CUIC General Studies Program preferred or working towards (may be waived depending upon experience).
  • A combination of post-secondary education and work experience will be considered.

 EDUCATION

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma preferred.

RESPONSIBILTIES

  • Retain and consolidate of existing member to the Credit Union.
  • Attract new credit opportunities.
  • Work closely with Credit Advisor, Loans Administrator, Contact Centre, and Branch staff.
  • Successfully complete the “Personal Lending and Mortgages Course” (PLM) offered through Canadian Securities Institute within 6 months of hire.
  • Successfully complete the “Personal Financial Services Advice (PFSA)” offered through Canadian Securities Institute within 1 year of hire.
  • Requires expert knowledge of consumer lending products and sales techniques.

Interested candidates please provide a cover letter, salary expectations and resume to Cindy Bennett at general@abcu.ca

ABCU Credit Union thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing date: This position will remain vacant until a suitable candidate is identified.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Vice President Retail Relationships

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

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Prairie Centre Credit Union, Saskatchewan’s largest rural-based credit union, currently has a permanent full-time opportunity for the position of Vice President Retail Relationships. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Vice President Retail Relationships is a key member of the senior leadership team whose passion will be to exceed expected results while fostering an environment of employee engagement. The successful candidate will oversee the team responsible for promoting and maintaining exceptional member relationships, to foster corporate growth in both loans and deposits.  He or she will be a self-motivated, dynamic leader and will play an integral role in supporting effective retail operations that result in an outstanding member experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Build value-based relationships with internal stakeholders to include direct reports, management, and staff
  • Create an environment which inspires the relationship team and collaborate to develop creative and innovative approaches to achieving results
  • Empower and encourage direct reports to think outside the box to maximize the overall member service experience
  • Ensure exceptional member relationships and product and service delivery
  • Develop and oversee business development, growth, and community engagement strategies
  • Achieve growth targets as set out by the corporate strategy
  • Develop, coach, motivate, and mentor the Senior Relationship Managers within PCCU
  • Assist managers in the development of annual business plan and budgets
  • Promote the credit union and participate in member and community events
  • Flexible and/or extended work hours may be required at times, with regular travel to branch locations

Qualifications:

  • Relevant undergraduate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Associate or Fellow of the Credit Union designation would be an asset
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership position with the demonstrated ability to achieve sales/growth targets
  • Proven supervision at a senior level with emphasis on sales management, coaching, accountability, and performance management
  • Exceptionally strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

 

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 Adam Johb, Chief Operating Officer, at 306-882-5642. To apply, please submit an electronic copy of your cover letter and resume on or before March 11, 2022 to: careers@pccu.ca.

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

Business Advisor

Permanent Full-Time 

Open Until Filled

Swift Current & South Region Advice Centres

Annual Salary: $70,529 – $97,958

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: This position would appeal to anyone who strives to go above and beyond in providing world class financial services by building trust to help simplify our members lives. How does one do this? Glad you asked!

A Business Advisor does the following:

  • Provides knowledgeable and timely advice; and provides assistance in utilizing our Agricultural and Commercial products, services and omni channels to best meet our member’s needs.
  • Provides flexibility and outside the box thinking to help areas Farm and Commercial business ventures. In touch with day to day realities for the members they now serve and will serve.
  • Is extremely organized and has a very strong attention to detail and driven to create results for the members they serve.

Why Should You Apply?

  • You want to be an ambassador of a forward-thinking, member focused organization
  • you are passionate about providing world class financial services, growing member relationships, and are comfortable with building a portfolio
  • You want to help simplify our members lives by offering proactive advice to their day-to-day agriculture and commercial banking needs in person and digitally

Manager of Lending Services

Manager of Lending Services
Permanent Full Time
Accent Credit Union

The Lending Services Team at Accent Credit Union serves our members both in branch and from a distance.  The ever-growing lending portfolio includes consumer, agriculture, and commercial files.  We pride ourselves in providing a member experience that is second to none, leading to satisfied, loyal members.  We are competitive in the market, and trust-worthy.  In a world of change, we embrace it, and strive to offer convenience, and simplicity for our members in the form of the latest technology, enhancing our ability to offer a fully electronic lending experience.

Your current experience in a leadership, or senior lender role has prepared you for this employment opportunity.  You are committed to life-long learning, and you have a desire to learn and grow with your team.  Not only do you encourage staff development, but you are a champion of this important leadership competency, preparing your team members for their own career growth.  You are able to adapt to each of your subordinate’s needs, and you will modify your approach and their learning plans to ensure their success.  Afterall, as your team grows, the credit union will too!

You have an in-depth understanding of lending practices and procedures.  The ideal candidate will have many years of service in the credit union system or financial services industry, and a minimum of seven to ten years of job related experience.  You have an appetite for risk, and know when to take the risk, and when to shy away from it.  You will be responsible to mitigate risk of default.  When required you will initiate action to collect on delinquent loans, as necessary.  Working closely with the Manager of Lending Administration, you will ensure all loans are in compliance with sound business practice, legislation, regulations, and policies and procedures.

Building relationships is important. In fact, it is essential to our business!  Another key part of the Manager role is to foster new relationships and grow new business.  You are not afraid to pick up the phone and call a potential member.  You enjoy the rush of that first contact, and have no problem popping into a business for the first time to meet the owner and take those first steps in fostering a relationship.  When the time is right, you’ll ask for the business!

This exciting opportunity is available in our Quill Lake Branch.  You will be required to travel to our other branches, on a regular basis.  You will be part of an amazing team, working together to meet the member’s and organization’s goals!

Education & Qualifications

·       University Degree or Professional Designation ·       Working knowledge of computer systems
·       Seven – Ten Years of job-related experience ·       Credit Union experience considered an asset
·       Bondable ·       Commitment to continuous self-development

 Accent Credit Union has branches in Quill Lake, Kelvington and Jansen.  We are a financially strong organization with assets of over $270 million, and we continue to grow!  We are dedicated to our members, and our communities.  We respect our people and their contribution to our success.  We encourage employee involvement and participation.  We reward our people for their teamwork and for achieving objectives.  Compensation is competitive and will be based upon qualifications and experience.  Accent Credit Union offers a full range of benefits, an employee incentive program, including a wellness program.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter in confidence by February 28, 2022, to:
Guy Martin, Chief Executive Officer | Quill Lake Branch – Box 520, 78 Main St., Quill Lake, SK, S0A 3E0
hr@accentcu.ca
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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