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Manager, Procurement and Vendor Management

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

Are you ready to make a move and work for a company who puts the financial well-being of its members first? 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 providing members with insightful content, tools, advice and products that help them look at their financial choices in new ways. We do this by keeping it simple and lending an ear to each member’s individual needs throughout Saskatchewan.

Our employees are authentic, bold, creative, and responsible. They are the reason we consistently deliver outstanding member experiences. They’re more than just individuals who come to work each day, each employee is a vital part of Conexus.

We acknowledge that our Conexus offices and facilities are located on Treaty 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 lands. These are the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota and Saulteaux peoples, as well as the homeland of the Métis.

The bigger picture 

We’re looking for an innovative professional who has a real connection with people and excels at building relationships to come on board as our Manager, Procurement and Vendor Management. In this role, you will report directly to the Chief Transformation Officer, and will be responsible for leading the procurement office, supporting our ability to deliver sustainable value to our members through strategic partnerships with third party suppliers. You will ensure that we are receiving value for our members’ money through our external partnerships.

How you’ll be spending your time 

     Procurement Management

  • Working closely with internal business leads to develop creative and cost-effective procurement strategies to meet identified business needs. This includes determining the optimal sourcing methodology in keeping with policy, risk appetite, identified requirements, and market dynamics.
  • Facilitating an end-to-end strategic sourcing process that includes working with business leads on selection criteria, pre-qualification, decision matrices, related documents, managing selection processes/competitions, and facilitating complex evaluations. Ensuring the overall integrity of the process throughout.
  • In partnership with internal business leads and subject matter experts, establishing standards and metrics by which to assess risk and ensure risk aligned due diligence requirements are established.
  • Developing negotiation plans and advise/assist business leads with the process of negotiating and contracting, ensuring critical business needs are defined, understood and met, while maintaining focus on cost efficiency and risk management for Conexus. Critically review draft contracts, securing legal services as required in a coordinated, cost-effective manner.
  • Performing ongoing market research and analysis to understand the supplier marketplace, delivery trends, and negotiation opportunities for material outsourcing services or products.
  • Promoting a culture of fairness, transparency, and responsible spending with respect to procurement, ensuring compliance with sourcing and financial policies and procedures to manage risks.

     Continuous Vendor Management

  • Developing and implementing a consistent onboarding process to ensure that new third party suppliers are familiar with the Conexus values, purpose, strategy and how we work together.
  • In partnership with internal business leads, establishing standards/metrics by which to assess the performance of third-party suppliers.
  • Determining an appropriate review cycle for each relationship based on the materiality of the relationships, and the inherent risks associated with the partnership and the services being delivered.
  • Working with business leads to identify actions and strategies that can be used to manage risks in each vendor relationship, as well as key indicators that may point to the need for intervention.
  • Developing and implementing consistent, repeatable processes for business leaders to carry out regular engagement reviews in partnership with the Procurement/VM office. This includes assessing the performance of vendors versus requirements, assessing ongoing risk levels, and triggering remediation plans where results are below expectations.
  • Facilitate business stakeholders in building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure a foundation of trust, good will and reciprocity.

     Processes, Policies and Reporting

  • Recommending and developing policies, procedures and guidelines for delivering a centralized, cost-effective procurement process for Conexus aligned with organizational decision-making guidelines, enterprise architecture, risk appetite and strategy.
  • Using a centralized portfolio management approach to provide continual oversight and management of the overall vendor ecosystem at Conexus. Act as the “office of record” for all third-party contracts and records. Provide periodic reports on the portfolio, overall supplier performance and contract status.
  • Providing information and analysis to support the preparation of both regular and ad hoc reports such as ESG disclosures, internal audits, annual reports, etc.
  • Maintaining procurement/vendor management policies, forms, applications and frameworks.
  • Working closely with the ERM office to ensure that a risk-based approach is applied across the portfolio and that material outsourcing risks are managed accordingly.

     Senior Leadership 

  • Leading a team, if required, to fulfill the requirements of a procurement and vendor management office.
  • Modeling leadership that drives exceptional business performance and is reflective of Conexus values and desired culture.
  • Developing strong working relationships with leaders across Conexus, to ensure a collaborative approach to sourcing and vendor management.
  • Leading the development and deployment of communication and learning plans for Conexus leaders to ensure broad understanding of the organizational approach to procurement and vendor management and their responsibilities within.
  • Aligning, coordinating and executing all budget related and business planning activities required by the organization.
  • As a representative of Conexus, liaise with external vendors, key stakeholders, system partners, external organizations, community partners and government officials accordingly.

The way people describe you 

  • You are self-aware and have a high level of emotional intelligence.
  • You are an authentic and transparent person and use this skill to help you build relationships.
  • You are committed to innovation driven by curiosity.
  • You have a growth mindset and consider matters at an enterprise level.
  • You have a solid understanding of Business, Data & Financial Acumen with a demonstrated understanding of how to use the most relevant information in making business decisions.
  • You have demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize work supported through expert levels of time management and organizational skills.
  • You have demonstrated ability to effectively empower teams through development of technical competence and organizational clarity.

The experience you bring 

  • 5-7+ years of experience in procurement planning, sourcing execution, contract negotiation and management, vendor performance and third-party risk management, operational procurement and invoicing and payments.
  • Demonstrated expertise in strategic thinking, business case development, project management, advanced negotiation, conflict resolution, and presentation and facilitation.
  • Related designations such as Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) preferred.
  • Knowledge of the market and industry intelligence.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact in a cross-functional environment with all levels of management.
  • Knowledge and sound understanding of the credit union system.
  • Knowledge and sound understanding of Conexus’ policy framework.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated competence in people leadership and understanding of cultural impacts.
  • Awareness of key areas within the Credit Union Act & Regulations that impact procurement.
  • Awareness of procurement related key areas within the CUDGC Standards of Sound Business Practices, including the Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation Guideline (2018-02) Outsourcing of Business Activities, Functions and Processes.
  • Post-secondary degree in a relevant or related field or a relevant combination of experience and education.
  • Contract and/or legal experience would be an asset.

Salary Range

$98,000 – $140,000 with 16% Short Term Incentive Target

What you get in return

Our team works tirelessly to ensure the financial success of each of our members. We think such dedication deserves recognition. That’s why we’re proud to offer some of the most competitive job perks of any employer around. Come, join our crew, and find out just how sweet the rewards can be:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Industry leading work-life balance and rewards
  • Formal and informal employee development
  • Meaningful work that makes a real difference in our members’ lives

So, what do you think – does this sound like you? Do you think you’re the right fit for Conexus and can rock this role? 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 Carmen at carmen.gray@conexus.ca.

Information Governance Lead

The Information Governance Lead is accountable the operation of the Information Governance function, overseeing information governance and management functions.
An Information Governance Lead does the following:
  • Data Definitions and Rules Management
    • Maintains a deep understanding of the business and its data needs to assist with change impact analysis and to ensure data definitions and rules accurately reflects the business needs.
  • Data Controls and Metrics Management
    • Ensures the appropriate system and process data controls are in place or gaps identified to ensure the level of data quality expected by the business.
    • Ensures appropriate metrics are identified to assess data health and identify the risks when these controls are not being effective or are missing.
  • DTGC Support and Reporting
  • Responsible for escalating data risks and issues to the DTGC and ensure decisions are documented and communicated.
  • Acts as a liaison between DTGC and Information Governance Agile team as required.
Visit the CAREERS page or our website to learn more about this position and to apply.  www.innovationcu.ca  Only those applications received through our job board will be considered.

Executive Assistant

Open to Any Location in Saskatchewan
(ability to work remotely from your home office)

Annual Salary: $67,013 – $83,766

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:   Innovation Credit Union has a bold ambition – to be the most digital, member-centric organization in our industry. We are on a journey to fully leverage the efficiencies available in the Microsoft O365 Suite of products. To ensure our success, we are looking for an Executive Assistant to join our team.  This individual will partner with the Executive leadership team and will be relied upon to support, research, analysis, presentation development and project work.

Reporting to the Chief People and Governance Officer this position provides an advanced level of complex and confidential administrative, communication, digital and analytical support to the Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Team and other areas of the organization where required.

At Innovation Credit Union an Executive Assistant does the following:

  • Provide accurate, timely and efficient admirative support to the Executive and Senior Leadership Team.
  • Prioritize and perform moderately complex and confidential support and analysis functions to produce a variety of documents such as correspondence, research, presentations, meeting preparation and minutes and maintenance electronic files.
  • With high attention to detail and accuracy, you will be responsible for proofreading and/or editing management reports to ensure quality and professionalism.
  • Advanced knowledge in the use of Microsoft 365 suite of products with special attention on Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Planner, Forms & Stream.
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership through identifying and creating efficiencies in processes through digitalization, elimination and or improved process.
  • Familiar with principles and practices of Agile.
  • Responsible to work with assigned Leads for co-ordination, agenda building, distribution and minutes for all Management Committee Meetings.
  • Partner with the Governance Specialist to provide quality and timely administrative support to the Board of Directors.
  • Efficient in event and travel management.
  • Responsible for administration of the Government Lobby Registries.
  • In partnership with Marketing and Retail teams, identify and facilitate opportunities for Executive to build relationships with members and community.

What do you need to have to apply?

  • Grade 12 Diploma plus formal diploma or degree in administration, business or related.
  • Certification in Microsoft 365 or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of the organization, the credit union system and co-operative and principles required.
  • You have professional written and interpersonal skills when communicating with team members.

And most importantly, you are a curious and dedicated team player, with a high level of accountability and attention to detail, who is looking for a high-paced career in one of Canada’s most exciting Credit Unions!

UI/UX Designer

Innovation Credit Union has a bold ambition – to be the most digital, member-centric organization in our industry. We are on a journey to modernize our marketing with investments in new platforms like Adobe Experience Manager. To ensure our success, we are looking for UI/UX designer to join our team. This individual will deliver innovative concepts and design standards to ensure cross-site consistency and will drive digital transformation to simplify the experience for our credit union members.

Reporting to the VP, Int Marketing/Data Analytics, the UI/UX Designer is a user experience evangelist and creative problem solver. This individual has a functional understanding of coding and transferring the brand’s strengths and personality seamlessly throughout the interface of a product. The UI/UX Designer brings a wealth of knowledge to our collaborative multi-disciplinary marketing team and provides expertise in mobile and responsive design, visual design programs (such as Adobe Photoshop), and animation and video content for a variety of mediums.

A UI/UX Designer does the following:

  • Define and deliver design components and deliverables including wireframes, mock-ups, user workflows, and interaction rules by working collaboratively with key team members within an agile and iterative design and development environment where timely delivery of design deliverables is critical
  • Develop and manage the member experience design process to deliver creative digital concepts and solutions for our web and mobile properties and incorporate animation as a functional element that enhances the user experience
  • Participate and solution in design workshops, persona development and client journey mapping sessions as well as develop user-centered storyboards, sketches/wireframes, and prototypes
  • Support the creation and maintenance of UI design and graphic standards documentation to help enforce Innovation’s brand coherence, accessibility standards and cross-site consistency
  • Source and treat brand-compliant images and ensure that we meet all brand standards
  • Plan and execute usability testing and stakeholder interviews to solicit feedback from external users and internal teams with the intention of incorporating the feedback into concept and/or application development
  • Drive digital transformations to simplify the experience for our members.
  • Develop and manage business plans and budgets ensuring principles of cost control and appropriate resource allocation is maintained

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

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Administrator

THE POSITION:  Innovation Credit Union has a bold ambition – to be the most digital, member-centric organization in our industry. We are on a journey to modernize our marketing with investments in new platforms like Adobe Experience Manager. To ensure our success, we are looking for a website administrator to join our marketing team. The focus of this role is to manage and maintain the website, taking into account functionality, appearance, content, and performance. How does one do this? Glad you asked!

The AEM Administrator does the following:

  • Creates and Updates Web Pages
    • Defines and delivers design components and deliverables including wireframes, mockups, user workflows, and interaction rules by working collaboratively with team members within an agile and iterative design and development environment.
    • Works directly with code and often update webpages to add content or tweak the layout.
  • Evaluates Structure and Content
    • Reviews and understands existing content.
    • Reviews and understands new content requirements.
    • Builds content-based pages and member journeys in the AEM environment as per business and project requirements.
  • Monitors Performance
    • Evaluates website performance by checking metrics such as loading time and memory consumption.
    • Assesses user feedback, effectiveness, and traffic
    • Explores marketing techniques such as newsletters and SEO to draw more users into the website.

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

Support Services Specialist – Forms

HE POSITION: The primary objective of Forms Specialist is to implement forms, workflows and efficiencies in a Microsoft environment across the Innovation Credit Union enterprise. How does one do this? Glad you asked!

A Support Services Specialist – Forms does the following:

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for form design for the intended uses by developing, maintaining and properly using forms for delivery of service to members while being the control point to ensure the ongoing integrity of the ongoing forms
  • Identify opportunities to improve, eliminate and consolidate form inventory across the enterprise, toward process efficiency, while remaining compliant with applicable legislation and regulations. This position also monitors legislative/regulatory requirements and ensure forms are developed and maintained to be compliant.
  • Deliver expertise and education on the form standards and requirements, ensuring the continuity of established form standards and change processes while working collectively with and serve as a control point for business owners; procedures owners the Compliance team and subject matter experts, to ensure established processes are followed for changes, updates and sunsetting of forms. This would include working closely with our SharePoint Administrators in the development and creation of workflow processes.

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

Consumer Advisor

Open to Working Remotely Anywhere in Saskatchewan 

Reporting to the VP Consumer Advisors, the Consumer Advisor will develop and maintain a loan and deposit portfolio, and will develop long term relationships with members. This position will provide a challenging and rewarding career with opportunity to enhance your personal development and to be part of a progressive credit union. A Consumer Advisor does the following:

  • Develop and maintain a deposit and loan portfolio and develop long term relationships with members.
  • Provide individualized financial consulting services that help simplify the members life (including insurance services) and information to members on services and investment products offered through the Credit Union
  • Ensure all deposit and loan activities are in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Recognize and act upon business development opportunities that would be beneficial to the organization and its members as a whole
  • Support regional advice centers as needed

This is a tremendous opportunity to build a successful career within the credit union system, providing an opportunity to advance to higher levels with the organization

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

Audit Analyst

AUDIT ANALYST

Permanent Full-time

This position could be located in any of the three organization’s locations in considering the needs of the organizations and the successful candidate’s wishes. Travel will be a requirement throughout the geographical area of all three organizations.

Closes February 14

Conexus, Cornerstone and Innovation Credit Unions have built an integrated Internal Audit team.   Our credit unions are committed to helping our members reach their financial goals by reinvesting profits into our members, our communities and our people.  We are looking for someone who can act as a trusted advisor through the direct provision of all Internal Audit services, the provision of leadership, guidance, specialized expertise, and knowledge consistent with the strategies and priorities of the Internal Audit department and our credit unions as a whole.

THE POSITION: 

CUs inSync (partners of Conexus, Innovation and Cornerstone Credit Unions) are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team. The Audit Analyst will work with senior audit staff conducting risk-based audits which encompass all areas of credit union operations and follow the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards. This position is also responsible for:

  • Providing audit results and assisting in the development of reports to the appropriate audit lead
  • Identifying and assessing risks and opportunities within the credit unions’ and the members’ risk appetite
  • Identifying and assessing compliance with Credit Union Regulations
  • Leveraging technology and partners to provide and enhance the world class member experience
  • Living credit union values and competencies

The successful candidate will be a team-oriented, community minded individual with post-secondary education in a related field and/or a minimum of 5 years financial service experience. Along with proven skills and knowledge of Microsoft Suite and Analytics/Research, the candidate aspires to pursue auditing as his/her career path. Exceptional communication skills as well as a demonstrated commitment to excellence and member service are a necessity.  Prior IT Audit experience would be considered an asset.

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

VP Fintech Partnership Development

Permanent Full Time
Closes February 10
Open to Any Location in Canada
(ability to work remotely from your home office)

Annual Salary: $127,360 to $159,201

Are you looking to join a growing organization in a newly-created role where you can actually make an impact on the business? As the VP Fintech Partnership Development, you’ll lead the generation of fintech collaboration opportunities that align with Innovation Credit Union’s products, markets, and technology. In addition to joining our amazing senior leadership team, you’ll also have strong work-life integration, a flexible schedule, and the security of a career path supported by your organization!

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

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

Innovation Credit Union – About Us (innovationcu.ca)


THE POSITION: Reporting to the Chief Retail & Operating Officer, the VP Fintech Partnership Development will capture opportunities with fintech partners and create value by innovating products and services that customers from a broad group of segments can benefit from. This will be achieved through oversight, leadership and execution, supporting partner identification, screening, and onboarding. This role will monitor market intelligence for fintech’s to stay on top of the changing landscape in opening banking, emerging technologies and innovation.

The VP Fintech Partnership Development does the following:

  • Support the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) in ongoing partner identification, onboarding, and relationship management with the objective of increasing efficiency in onboarding partners that support our strategic objectives
  • Act as a liaison with partners to address and resolve partner concerns and performance issues
  • Manage relationships with partners to increase profitable revenue (ROI), improve member service and enable employees to deliver results
  • Manage and report on the funnel of potential partners and existing relationships
  • Contribute to completion of partner and 360 degree self-assessments as part of periodic (annual) partner reviews
  • Maintain awareness and understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements for financial services, including open banking, blockchain, cyber security, fraud, OSFI B10 Outsourcing guidelines, privacy and data standards
  • Represent Innovation Credit Union at national, regional, and virtual events

Why Should You Apply?

  • You are a business-savvy leader who loves to network and create mutually-beneficial, collaborative relationships
  • You have at least 7 years’ experience with related product or business development experience in payments, financial services, commercial mid-market or fintech industries
  • You have completed a business, technology or software engineering degree, or an equivalent program
  • You have advanced understanding and experience of digital banking business models and platform strategy execution
  • You have a strong track record of planning, managing, and closing a complex, competitive sales effort and managing deals from negotiation, to closing and through delivery

Business Analyst

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:   Innovation Credit Union has an opportunity for an experienced member of the Innovation team to provide consultation and assist or lead organizational projects working with Subject Matter Experts to help execute strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be proactive and have an entrepreneurial spirit. This position reports to the Vice President of Strategy and Innovation. This position will provide a challenging and rewarding career, with opportunity to enhance your personal development.

An Business Analyst does the following:

  • Creating and/or executing project work plans to meet changing needs and requirements
  • Working alongside Project Managers to execute upon project deliverables
  • Champion Innovation’s project management disciplines/methodology and provide the processes, structures, and tools for project management
  • Current vs End State gap analysis
  • Preparation of reports and correspondence and other documentation
  • Creating process maps, templates and tools as required
  • Determining requirements with SME and support transition and maintenance plans

Why Should You Apply?

  • You want to be an ambassador of a forward-thinking, member focused organization
  • You have minimum 3-5 years’ experience in relationship banking with knowledge and experience in various departments and functions considered an asset
  • You have proven collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with carious stakeholders
  • You have proven ability to support cross functional projects and prioritize deliverables to meet deadlines
  • You have strong communication skills with the ability to relate well to members and co-workers
  • You are committed to life-long learning and development

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

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