Occupation Types: Lending – Retail

Lending Manager

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF LENDING IN A THRIVING CREDIT UNION

Dodsland and District Credit Union is an autonomous, single-office Credit Union serving a strong rural membership base with assets of over $164 million. Located in a welcoming rural community, we offer a close-knit, family-oriented environment where relationships matter, and community values guide everyday life. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional financial services with a personal touch, rooted in cooperative values and community commitment.

We are seeking a Lending Manager to lead our lending operations, strengthen portfolio performance, and ensure compliance and risk management. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lending Manager or a high-potential, experienced lending professional ready to take the next step in their career.

WHAT MAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY UNIQUE

  • Strategic Exposure: You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with our General Manager and gain insight into board relations, strategic planning, and leadership at an organizational level.
  • Autonomy & Impact: Enjoy the flexibility and influence that comes with working in a single-office Credit Union where your decisions make a real difference.
  • Community Connection: Be part of a team that cares deeply about our rural community, values relationships, and supports the financial well-being of our members.
  • Professional Growth: Access mentorship, leadership development, and training opportunities to progress your career.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Lead and manage consumer, commercial, and agricultural lending operations, ensuring sound credit practices and regulatory compliance while positioning the portfolio for sustainable growth.
  • Analyze market trends and member needs to identify growth opportunities and recommend enhancements to lending products.
  • Coach and mentor lending staff to build expertise and deliver an exceptional member experience.
  • Collaborate with senior management on budgeting, planning, and reporting to support organizational performance.
  • Oversee collections and delinquency management, policies and procedures, and external partnerships.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Post-secondary education in Agriculture, Finance, Business, or a related field, and 5+ years of lending experience (leadership experience is also an asset). Candidates without formal education but with an equivalent combination of education and experience are encouraged to apply.
  • Strong knowledge of retail, commercial, and agricultural lending practices.
  • Proven ability to analyze financial statements, assess risk, and make sound credit decisions.
  • Skilled in relationship building, team leadership, and fostering member trust.
  • Proficiency with lending systems and openness to digital solutions.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, EAP life, and disability insurance
  • Matched pension plan (9% employer match)
  • Variable, performance-based bonus structure
  • A supportive, small-branch environment that values work-life balance
  • Professional development opportunities, including training and leadership development
  • Credit Union-owned housing is available for the successful candidate as well as relocation support, if applicable

HOW TO APPLY

Dodsland and District Credit Union has partnered with Culturefirst HR on this recruitment.

Please submit your application, including cover letter and resume to: Culturefirst HR, creditunioncareers@culturefirsthr.com

Application Deadline: February 4, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Vice President, Credit Risk

Vice President, Credit Risk

 

Salary Range:$98,175.00 To $122,719.00 Annually

 

Reports To:       Chief Risk Officer

Every employee must honour the vision, mission and values of Northern Savings Credit Union.  

 

Primary Purpose:

The VP, Credit Risk provides leadership, oversight and coordination of business and retail lending for Northern Savings Credit Union. This leader translates business strategies into goals, objectives, and processes to effect sound and prudent credit decisions for the Credit Union.

This business unit leader is responsible the credit function including retail and business credit adjudication, overseeing the provision of exemplary member service, providing for engagement of employees, managing the operations to be efficient and effective, taking action to mitigate current and emerging risk, and contributing to the operational and financial health of the Credit Union as a whole but with a particular focus on credit risk.

The VP, Credit Risk is to conduct their duties while demonstrating positive leadership and exemplary ethics within the Credit Union and externally in the community. The VP, Credit Risk is to inspire and produce results in the best interest of the Credit Union.

 

Key Accountabilities:

Credit Risk Oversight

  • Oversee and report on credit decisions
  • Monitor credit risk parameters for the portfolio as a whole to ensure that the credit portfolio remains within the Credit Union’s risk appetite and risk tolerances outlined in governing and managing policies.
  • Provide independent, objective review and adjudication of credit applications within credit limits and make recommendations and escalate as required.
  • Implement processes to manage and mitigate risk as required.
  • Monitor and report on performance of the business and retail loan portfolios.
  • Ensure regulatory requirements relating to credit are being met including credit stress testing practices.
  • Implement credit best practices where appropriate to do so.
  • Maintain knowledge of economic factors and implications for the behaviour of credit risk.
  • Identifies and escalates any emerging risks and opportunities within the credit portfolio.

 

Credit Products and Portfolios

  • Contribute to processes for retail and business credit products and services to achieve exemplary member service.
  • Oversee pricing of products to appropriately reflect risk and achieve satisfactory portfolio financial returns.
  • Collaborate with Finance on competitive pricing situations.
  • Maintain knowledge of credit markets with regards to services, products, rates, and fees.
  • Maintain knowledge of current market activity locally and nationally in order to identify opportunities for the Credit Union.
  • Develop and foster key relationships within the credit union system and with key Credit Union partners.
  • Maintain awareness of competitor’s products and features in products.
  • Maintain knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and guidance.
  • Advise internally on challenges in delivery of products and services.
  • Maintain knowledge of changing member needs and expectations.
  • Recommend changes to credit products, services and service delivery channels as needed.
  • Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer on Branch service delivery systems related to credit.
  • Facilitate risk mitigation in dealings with members and borrowers under financial stress.
  • Monitor the level of delinquencies and oversee actions to resolve delinquent accounts through oversight of the Special Accounts department.

 

Credit Administration  

  • Lead the business lending adjudication, retail lending adjudication, and special accounts functions.
  • Ensure the business units function effectively and attain stated objectives.
  • Establish and implement department budgets that support the corporate goals.
  • Contribute to the setting of the Credit Union’s strategic direction.
  • Set unit objectives that are aligned with the Credit Union’s strategic direction.
  • Ensure alignment of policies and guidelines across the Credit Union and seek feedback to ensure effectiveness of policies and guidelines.
  • Monitor productivity and ensure staffing levels are appropriate.
  • Participates on board committees, management committees, member meetings, and community meetings as needed.

 

Employee Engagement  

  • Build positive, capable teams to meet the mandate of the business units.
  • Create a positive work environment that motivates employees to excel and celebrates successes.
  • Foster a culture consistent with the Credit Union’s values and service philosophy.
  • Mentor and train employees as required within the departments or collaboratively with other departments.
  • Conduct annual performance duties including completion of performance goal setting, performance appraisals, and development plans for direct reports and ensure direct reports do the same for indirect reports.

 

Core Effectiveness Skills:

Interpersonal/Communication

  • Builds and sustains effective working relationships with staff, members, and communities
  • Communicates clearly and concisely
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Effective listening and telephone skills
  • Ability to persuade, influence, negotiate, and motivate people
  • Public speaking skills
  • Facilitation skills
  • Sustains openness and trust

 

Leadership

  • Recognition of and respect for people’s diversity and individual differences
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Demonstrable effective decision making
  • A positive attitude toward change
  • Continuous learning and development
  • Effective organizational and time management skills
  • Flexible and adaptable in implementing the Credit Union’s goals

 

Working in Teams

  • Work collaboratively to accomplish common goals
  • Lead team development and identification of team roles, responsibilities and goals
  • Lead project teams and ensure collaborative relationships
  • Understand team dynamics
  • Provide focus and direction
  • Recognize and celebrate team successes
  • Lead in development of strategies to improve team and individual performance
  • Enable team members to make decision within the scope of their position

 

Innovation/Creativity

  • Finding and communicating new ideas for old problems
  • Presenting new ideas that have productive outcomes (results in the generation of practical applications or development of new procedures)
  • Pushing the limits of knowledge and ability to identify and create new ideas/solutions
  • Development of new programs and policies

 

Strategic Thinking and Planning

  • Ability to relate actions to the strategic plans of the organization
  • Knowledge of the organization and the credit union system
  • Recognition of global implications
  • Sensitivity to organizational cultures
  • Implement strategic plan and through actions, motivate others to achieve corporate direction
  • Ensuring priorities are strategically based
  • In cooperation with the board, establish and confirm vision and strategic direction
  • Identify an organization structure and management style to meet credit union objectives
  • Using strategic plan, develop, prioritize and implement organizational/department plans and strategies

 

Core Occupational Skills:

  • Sales skills
  • 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 Incorporation Act and Financial Institutions Act and the regulatory environment

 

Education & Experience

  • University degree is required
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in a financial services environment
  • Minimum of four years of management experience in credit
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Expert knowledge of business and retail credit is required.
  • Expert knowledge of BC regulatory requirements related to credit is required.
  • Expert knowledge of credit adjudication and operational best practices
  • Experience evaluating and drafting policy and procedures is preferred.

 

Travel is a requirement of this position.

 

Credit Specialist

The Synergy Experience – what is it exactly? Just ask our employees. Their dedication to our customers (members) and each other has created an incredible place to work. We offer personalized, competitive products and services, and are proud to be a part of your local community.

We are seeking a Credit Specialist to help us continue our rich tradition of serving our community – since 1943!

What You’ll Do

As a Credit Specialist, you evaluate credit applications and adjudicate credit outside the limits of the teams responsible for lending activity across our Credit Union. You review applications for compliance to sound practice, policies, procedures, and regulations. You achieve this by reviewing lending information and analyzing financial statements and supporting information to assess credit worthiness and risk coverage of loans.

Why You Matter

Your attention to detail is key in this role. You demonstrate advanced knowledge of sound lending practices, policies, procedures, and laws governing all lending. Along with your expertise and exceptional customer service skills, you use prudent judgement and decisiveness in the analysis, approval, recommendation and decline of loans. You are also a willing coach and provide feedback on the submission and adjudication decision to team members.

Every credit decision impacts our member’s future and Synergy’s reputation. By ensuring sound lending practices, you help us maintain financial integrity while supporting growth and opportunity for those we serve.

What Success Looks Like

To Thrive in this role, you:

  • are responsive, exceedingly competent, organized, and driven to dig into a file and understand the story.
  • understand what’s critical to keep the application on track and continually adapt to changing circumstances.
  • bring a professional presence, work daily to build relationships, credibility, and the competence of those around you.

What You Bring

  • A related degree or diploma,
  • Experience in the areas of agricultural, commercial, and consumer lending and an understanding of lending requirements and compliance,
  • Excellent comprehension, communication, and interpersonal skills,
  • Solid working knowledge of MS Office,
  • Experience with customer relationship management software and loan origination systems,
  • Experience with syndications is preferred.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

What do we offer?

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

More details:

  • Hours: Permanent full-time, 37.5 hours weekly.
  • Salary: $70,400 – $88,000 annually
  • Location: Flexible; may work out of any of our current branch locations, with manager approval. This role is eligible for a remote hybrid option, working from a branch location and from home.
  • Travel: You may be required to travel for events, training, or other Synergy related business.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re detail-oriented, decisive, and passionate about building strong financial relationships, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape a stronger financial future-one decision at a time. Submit your cover letter and resume to careers@synergycu.ca by end of day January 11, 2026, referencing competition #261101 in the subject line.

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 our 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 under management.

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. Inclusive of Saskatoon, Lloydminster, Kindersley, Macklin, Denzil, Lashburn, Marshall, Maidstone, Neilburg, Marsden, St. Walburg and Paradise Hill.

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

Synergy Credit Union 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

Effective January 1, 2026, Conexus Credit Union 2006, Cornerstone Credit Union Financial Group Limited, and Synergy Credit Union Ltd. amalgamated as Conexus Credit Union. Any reference on these sites or in any linked documents to “Synergy Credit Union Ltd.” is hereby deemed to refer to Conexus Credit Union.
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Financial Services Relationship Manager

We are expanding our team to help us evolve through the next stage of our growth journey, and we want you to help shape our future.  We now have a career opportunity for a Full Time Permanent Financial Services Relationship Manager, located in Saskatoon.

 

As the Financial Services Relationship Manager, you will be….

Responsible for delivering a full suite of core banking products and financial services to members through a consultative, relationship-based approach. This includes:

  • Providing a range of lending solutions, including personal loans and mortgage lending, tailored to meet individual member needs.
  • Providing a variety of deposit products such as GIC’s and registered products, aligned with members’ financial goals.
  • Managing and growing a member portfolio by providing proactive and personalized service.
  • Providing a holistic, advise-based approach to support members’ financial well-being.
  • Drive business development through participation in community events and networking opportunities.
  • Advocate for and support member adoption of digital banking tools and services.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships to enhance member loyalty, boosting long-term connections and business growth.

 

As the Financial Services Relationship Manager, you are ….

  • Passionate about developing your knowledge and continuous learning.
  • A team player with accomplished listening skills and a genuine interest in helping members meet their unique life goals.
  • A motivated, results-driven professional who is aligned in our values and believes that community involvement and relationship building are essential to creating new opportunities.
  • An individual who can provide basic core products and services to our members by listening to member needs and providing basic financial advice.

 

 

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

And can demonstrate success through 3-5 years of experience providing holistic financial advice including proficiency in lending and adjudicating along with post-secondary classes or courses, then this position may be for you!

 

 

Get to know us

TCU Financial Group is a credit union grown by Saskatchewan people.  For 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! 

 

To apply for this position, please visit the TCU Financial Group Job Board – TCU Financial Group Job Board – View Our Current Openings

 

The deadline for this career opportunity is Monday, December 22, 2025.

 

Associate Manager, Lending Compliance – Maternity Leave Coverage (12-18 Month Term)

About the Role

National Consulting Limited is seeking a lending expert to join our team on a temporary basis to cover a maternity leave. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic and supportive remote environment. The term of the contract is expected to be between 12 and 18 months, with the final duration to be confirmed closer to the incumbent’s return.

In this role you will advise credit unions on lending compliance and business requirements with lending forms and related material. This role works closely with credit unions, legal counsel, government and CCUA to research issues, analyze information and provide support to credit unions. This position reports to VP Business Solutions.

The successful candidate must be able to work independently as this is a remote (work-from-home) position. In addition to lending compliance advisory services, this role participates in the delivery of lending training and may occasionally require in-person attendance and travel. This is a term full-time position (37.5 hours per week). All computer equipment is provided.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Technology, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years’ lending experience in a credit union
  • Solid understanding of all areas of lending (consumer, commercial, agriculture, mortgage)
  • Advance working knowledge of legislation affecting lending functions in credit unions
  • Project Management skills
  • Knowledge of financial systems and technology used by credit unions
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills

What We Offer

A competitive compensation package, with salary aligned with qualifications and experience. Our benefits include a matched superannuation pension plan, comprehensive group coverage (health, dental, life and disability insurance) a healthcare spending account, wellness flex spending account and paid personal days off.

How to Apply

If being part of our team interests you, please submit a resume and cover letter, in confidence, to hr@nationalconsultinglimited.com by Friday, November 14, 2025.

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

 

National Consulting Limited is owned by a consortium of 25 Saskatchewan credit unions and partners with credit unions across Canada to provide expertise in Risk Services such as Compliance, AML, Fraud Protection, Privacy, Procurement, Digital Banking and Card Services.

VP, Credit

 

VP, Credit

 

Title                VP, Credit

Department    Corporate

Reports to      Chief Executive Officer Office

Salary             $135,553-$159,474 annually

 

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the VP, Credit will provide strategic leadership on all retail and commercial credit-related matters, including adjudication, concentration risk management, portfolio composition and monitoring, and policy compliance. Overseeing credit adjudication and collections, the VP, Credit ensures loan decisions support portfolio quality, profitability, and sustainable growth. Additionally, the role evaluates and approves LVCU’s most complex credit applications, balancing risk management with business objectives.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the VP, Credit will contribute to organization-wide planning, ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, and foster a culture of high performance and member-centered service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide strategic oversight of LVCU’s credit activities, advising the executive on corporate strategies and contributing to organizational planning and policy and program development.
  • Ensure credit and collections activities align with risk appetite, regulations, and policies, addressing deficiencies and implementing preventative measures.
  • Monitor the performance of lending and collections portfolio, analyzing emerging credit risks and stress testing scenarios, and prepares periodic reporting
  • Ensure sound and timely credit decisions conforming to LVCU policies and procedures by exercising sound credit judgement in approving and declining credit applications within established limits, presenting sound effective recommendations on credit requests above established limits, and ensuring credit applications are properly, accurately investigated, analyzed and documented.
  • Ensure adherence to underwriting policies, regulatory requirements, and risk tolerance thresholds while monitoring loan portfolio performance and deterioration of credit quality.
  • In conjunction with the Risk and Administration function; maintain credit procedures and recommend updates to the Investment and Lending Policy, ensure adequacy and completion of credit administration activities, ensure completion of credit file post review and develop and implement solutions to address identified deficiencies/gaps, maintain parameters for auto-adjudication models, and ensure adequate allowance for impaired loans.
  • Analyze market trends and member needs to grow the lending portfolio and support innovation in lending practices.
  • Lead or support the introduction of new lending products, programs, features or systems.
  • Provide subject matter expertise as a voting member of the Asset-Liability Committee (ALCO) and the Executive Credit Committee.
  • Oversee the credit adjudication and collections team, including structure, staffing, and resource allocation.

LEADERSHIP & STAFF DEVELOPMENT:

  • Manage, lead and provide direction to the Commercial Credit Supervisor, Commercial Account Officer, Commercial Services Officer, Commercial Accounts & Delinquency Clerk.
  • Champion a strong, values-aligned team culture grounded in service excellence and accountability.
  • Drive performance management, talent development, and succession planning.
  • Ensure staff across LVCU receive required training on personal and commercial credit.
  • Coach and support direct reports to achieve member service, sales, and performance goals.
  • Adhere to service standards as they pertain to the position
  • Enthusiastically participate in various internal committees, community involvement and image building of the Credit Union.
  • Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 8-9 years of progressive experience in retail and commercial banking with a minimum of 8 years of experience in complex lending, adjudication, and collections.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a supervisory/management function in a financial institution.
  • Ability to manage, coach, motivate, and develop employees to ensure high productivity.
  • In-depth understanding of credit adjudication principles, policies, and practices; a proven record of responsible adjudication.
  • Advanced knowledge of retail and commercial lending products, services, and regulatory requirements, including detailed understanding of revenue streams.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lending Account Manager/Trainee

Unity Credit Union is seeking a dedicated and skilled Lending Account Manager/Trainee to join our team. This is a permanent, on-site, full-time position (37.5 hours per week) that requires specialized expertise to grow their consumer, commercial and agricultural lending services and skills, and enthusiastically connects with credit union members to understand and support their financial goals and success.

Position Description: The Lending Account Manager/Trainee plays a crucial role in ensuring an exceptional lending service. Reporting to the Manager of Lending, you will:

  • Proactively grow, develop, and manage portfolios of member relationships; assess and anticipate individual members’ needs to maximize member relationships; conduct interviews and regular portfolio reviews with members to identify lending needs.
  • Learn to grant all types of loans and provide all types of lending services with assigned lending limits. The position may be assigned agricultural and commercial lending under the guidance of a more experienced lender.
  • Review delinquent accounts, analyze current statuses; identify actions required to address delinquencies and initiate actions to collect on delinquent loans under 90 days ensuring communication with Manager of Lending.
  • Promote Unity Credit Union and maintain active involvement in the organization and community.

Compensation: Unity Credit Union offers a competitive total rewards package. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Benefits include a matched pension plan; group benefits (health, dental, life, disability, and critical illness insurance), and paid community involvement.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have completed Grade 12 and a two-year post-secondary Business Administration Diploma; and one to three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A willingness to learn through formal and informal channels will keep a Lending Account Manager/Trainee on the path to success. We welcome applicants with prior lending experience. Timelines may be adjusted accordingly depending on prior experience, responsibilities, and training.

The Credit Union: Unity Credit Union is a successful rural-based credit union with assets over $300 million and 34 employees serving 4500 members.  Our vision is, “Partnering to Achieve Success and Build a Better Community” and that is how we work and serve every day.

The Community: Unity is a progressive community of approximately 2500 people located in West-Central Saskatchewan. Services include K-12 schools, full health center facility, skating and curling rinks with artificial ice, swimming pool, and a regional park with a 9-hole grass green golf course, and camping. Economic drivers include salt mining, manufacturing, agriculture, oil and gas industry, and a grain alcohol and spirits plant. For more information on the town of Unity, visit www.townofunity.com.

If you have a passion for partnering to achieve success and would like to work with an amazing team of professionals where you can build and further your career, we would like to hear from you!

Applications will be accepted until September 12, 2025, or until a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are encouraged.  

Submit a cover letter and resume to:

Rachel Davey, Human Resources Coordinator
Email: rachel.davey@unitycu.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to meet fidelity bonding requirements, including declaration of work history, completion of reference checks, a criminal record check, and a credit check.

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.

Consumer Advisor – Filipino Community Focus

Consumer Advisor

Job Description: We’re looking for a Consumer Advisor – Filipino Community to join our team! This position is integral to the function of our organization, playing a critical role in our consumer lending team. The key responsibilities for this role include:

  • Respond to member and non-member inquiries by providing advice and guidance on the full range of financial products and services.
    • Preference will be given to those who speak Tagalog.
  • Provide an avenue of opportunity for Filipino newcomers to Canada and help our members establish and set roots in our beautiful communities.
  • Develop and maintain a deposit and loan portfolio and develop long-term relationships with members.
  • Provide individualized financial consulting services that help simplify the member’s life (including insurance services) and information to members on services and investment products offered through IFCU.
  • Recognize and act upon business development opportunities that would be beneficial to the organization and its members.
  • Utilize digital solutions to create efficiencies, simplify members’ banking needs, and enhance the member experience.
  • Ensure all deposit and loan activities are in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Must have the ability to travel and provide coverage within the region as required.
    • Innovation’s travel practice guidelines will be followed.

Qualifications:

  • Have completed some post-secondary education plus 3-5 years’ job-related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
    • Completion of the following CUIC courses would be considered as asset: Credit Union Products and Services, Credit Union System, Introduction to Financial Planning, Consumer and Residential Mortgage Lending.
  • Proven business development, sales, communication and services skills.
  • Commitment to grow IFCU business attained through demonstrated use of sales and service principles.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous education and personal development.
  • Detail-oriented and risk aware, contributing to the safeguarding of our company’s assets and reputation.
  • Proficient in digital literacy, including (but not limited to) critical thinking, problem solving and navigation using digital solutions.
  • Use and comfortability with a variety of Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Teams, Viva, Power Automate, PowerBI).

About Us

Hi! We’re Innovation Federal Credit Union. Our purpose is to simplify banking for all Canadians. We like to keep it simple. We have three values – Accountability, Integrity, and Respect – and we are constantly striving to improve our organization to make it better for you (our member and prospective employee)!

How are we different from other financial institutions? We’ve put in the work to become a federal credit union – just one of three in Canada – to secure the future of our organization and continue to grow across Canada. Made in Sask, Built for Canada!

We care about our communities and our impact – $1.1 million was given to local organizations last year who are making a difference!  Nearly 22% of InnovationNation proudly identifies as part of a designated group, reflecting our strong commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion. We offer our full-time staff participation in our 7% employer-matched pension plan and extended health benefit plan from Day 1 (no waiting period!).

 

In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge that we are on the traditional territories of the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit who have graced these lands for millennial. We are privileged to live on, work on and enjoy the benefits of these lands, now known as Canada.

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