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Manager Associate Business Advisors

Permanent Full-Time

Closes November 8

Open to any Innovation Advice Centre Location

Innovation Credit Union – Find Branch(innovationcu.ca)

Annual Salary: $89,729 – $112,162

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: Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Business Advisors, this strategic position will develop, train and motivate a team to provide a mix of lending and administrative duties to supporting Business Advisors; provide exceptional members service in all areas of banking; succession plan into a Business Advisor position that would maintain a consumer or business solutions loan portfolio, and to develop long term relationships with members.

How does one do this? Glad you asked!

The Manager Associate Business Advisors does the following:

Coach, mentor and manage staff, providing performance and behavioral feedback, discipline, encouragement and championing the overall principles of a constructive culture that is conducive to team achievement, productivity improvement and professionalism
Coach staff to create a network of enthusiastic employees who support service excellence and utilize Memberfirst techniques to create exceptional member experiences
Leads a team responsible for ensuring accurate and timely administration of credit files from creation to disbursement, including 2^nd checks
Provide leadership and direction in business development through service excellence and product knowledge
Ability to coach and mentor staff in alignment with the goals of Innovation Credit Union
Organize, schedule and monitor service provision to ensure maximum service levels are being provided and that work flows smoothly
Identify and recommend opportunities for improving processes

Why Should You Apply?

You want to be an ambassador of a forward-thinking, member focused organization
You have 2 Years post-secondary education in related field and all courses required of the Relationship Manager/Credit Specialist roles
You have a minimum 5-7 years’ experience in relationship banking with knowledge and experience in all areas of lending and credit analysis with experience in commercial and agricultural loans being considered an asset
You have completed Consumer, Residential Mortgage, Agricultural and Commercial Lending education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven high standard of verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
Proven collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with various stakeholders
Proven ability to manage cross functional projects and prioritize deliverables to meet deadlines
Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory environment that impacts the financial services industry
Demonstrated commitment to continual professional development

Interested? Visit www.innovatoncu.ca to apply

Marketing Specialist (Social Media)

Temporary Full Time (until approximately 6 months)

Closes November 1

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

Annual Salary: $57,454 to $71,817

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 VP Int Marketing/Data Analytics, this position will be responsible for the creation and management of organic and paid social media content in order to achieve our marketing goals, including increasing online presence, member acquisition, remarketing and retention.

A Social Media Marketing Specialist does the following:

Develop and implement social media strategy and improvement tactics. You know how to make a plan, and either stay on course or course correct to meet and surpass our goals.
Manage the day-to-day activities on social media accounts. You will manage comments and DMs, flag outstanding information, and engage in social listening and/or monitoring.
Create social media content. You will create engaging captions that vary for each platform. You are comfortable with creating graphics (images, video, templates), and hashtag research doesn’t scare you.
Utilize social media content for each platform and audience. You will create a schedule and have a good understanding of optimal posting times on different platforms as well as their character counts. You know what alt text is, and how to use it.
Increase and measure desired social media metrics. You are comfortable with engagement metrics and baselines. When it comes to social media analytics, you know how to define and measure KPIs, suggest improvements based on that information, and create a monthly report .

Why Should You Apply?

You want to be an ambassador of a forward-thinking, member focused organization
You have minimum one year of formal education or equivalent; plus 1 to 3 years of job related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of search engines, search engine optimization (SEO) and basic factors that can influence rankings
Knowledge of the impact of other online marketing activities (eg. Online Advertising – PPC/Display, Usability – UX)

Interested?

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.

Apply via our website ASAP. Only those applications received through our careers page job board will be considered.

Trust Administrator

The Company

First Nations Bank of Canada (“FNBC”) is a competitive, service-oriented Canadian Chartered bank focused on providing financial services to the Indigenous marketplace in Canada. As a majority Indigenous-owned and controlled entity (over 80%), this federally regulated financial institution focuses primarily on serving the financial services needs of Indigenous customers across the country through a network of full-service branches, community banking centers and electronic banking channels.

FNB Trust is FNBC’s wholly owned trust company providing Indigenous Trust Services to Indigenous governments and organizations across Canada. FNB Trust supports and enhances the capacity of the trusts and the trustees in alignment with FNBC’s mission toward long-term economic well-being of Indigenous Peoples.

The Challenge:

Reporting directly to the Vice-President of FNB Trust Indigenous Trust Services, the Trust Administrator will be accountable for administration of all client trusts. As a Trust Administrator, you are responsible for supporting trust client service goals by ensuring all administrative requirements associated with each client trust agreement are met. You are client-focused and efficient, with a strong sense of proactivity and effective at working in a team. You are a proven, highly skilled professional with experience in trust administration of varying complexity, and within the scope of your role you will need to plan, administer and report in accordance with the terms and conditions of client trust agreements.

Location:

This is a national position. Candidates from all Canadian regions will be considered, with preference to those able to be based from our Saskatoon, Winnipeg or Vancouver offices. Our Saskatoon and Vancouver offices are located on First Nation lands.

Qualifications:

Proven experience in and understanding trust agreement terms and conditions.
Effective at building and maintaining client and team collaboration.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities without losing focus on key accountabilities.
Strong interpersonal, verbal communication and negotiation skills and professionalism.
High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Deep understanding of Indigenous trust administration and a demonstrated ability to work in an environment that demands tact, objectivity, sensitivity and high attention to detail.

Education and Other Requirements:

University undergraduate degree.
Minimum of 3 years of directly related experience.
Proven success in Indigenous trust administration.

Make FNB Trust your First Choice!

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: hr@fnbc.ca

For more information, visit: www.fnbtrust.ca

Ag Lender – Virden Branch

Sunrise Credit Union is recruiting the best and the brightest.

Positions Available: Agriculture Loans Officer in Virden, MB

Sunrise Credit Union is a rapidly growing financial institution that retains the values and traditions of the past while embracing a dynamic, progressive future. We’re proud of our friendly, down-to-earth culture that fosters innovation, creativity and confidence among our staff.

Sunrise proudly boasts over 225 staff members in 20 branches and a rapidly growing asset base of over $ 1.6 Billion. Currently we have $ 1.2 Billion in loans to our surrounding communities and over 30,000 members. Virden currently has 23 employees with a loan portfolio of over $1.8 Million and deposits exceeding $2.5 million.

As Agricultural Lender you will report to the Manager of Lending, and are responsible for the credit granting functions within the personal, agricultural, commercial, and mortgage areas, including interviewing clients, assessing credit worthiness and authorizing loans within limits and/or recommending or declining loans based on established lending granting criteria. Analyzes financial statements, operating cycles, profit levels, cash flow projections and other factors or variables that affect loan viability and risk. Promotes up-sells and cross-sells the full range of credit union products and services and actively participates in all branch campaigns to promote loan growth. Maintain a high profile and image as the financial institution of choice in the branch trading area by establishing member client and non-member client relationships and business contacts. Conducts a systematic collection procedure and initiates and/or recommends appropriate action to ensure safety of funds and delinquency ratio.

We believe in a philosophy of providing our members with the products and services that will best suit their needs and equipping our staff with the ability to recognize those needs. We value relationship banking where the successful applicant will have a vision of mutually beneficial long-term relationships. You will be a community minded individual, encouraged to be involved in community activities and initiatives.

Preference will be given to those with industry related education including CUIC Studies and a proven track record in a credit union or other financial institution management environment.

The Town of Virden is located at the junction of the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 83 and is conveniently located at the halfway point between the major cities of Winnipeg and Regina.

Virden is a regional hub serving a population over 13,000 and has more than 200 local businesses the prominent industries are agriculture, oil extraction and services. There is a thriving sports and recreation community in Virden. The hockey arena, outdoor swimming pool with waterslide, curling rink, racetrack, golf course and ball diamonds are kept busy by various recreation and sports organizations. Virden has a strong service and education community. Virden’s many churches and service groups work hard to make this community a great place to live. Virden has four schools and many organizations who strive to bring education and literacy opportunities to the community.

If you are an enthusiastic team player, honest as the day is long and possessing a desire to serve Sunrise Credit Union members in this vibrant community, please visit our website (www.sunrisecu.mb.ca) for more information and to apply on-line by Oct 17, 2021.

Janice Demers

HR Manager

Sunrise Credit Union

2305 Victoria Avenue, Brandon R7B 4H7

Business Advisor

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

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.

Senior Audit Analyst

Reporting to the Manager, Audit for the CUs inSync partners of Conexus, Cornerstone and Innovation Credit Unions are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team. The Senior Audit Analyst will work with 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:

Leading and conducting risk-based audits with respect to all areas of credit union operations following the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards
Creating and providing/communicating reports on audit results to the appropriate audit management; participating in audit committee meetings if/when required
Leading the audit process (e.g. scoping meeting, closing/discharging audit, reporting overall results and recommendations to leaders, and completing follow-up on “Management Action Plans”)
Completing and signing-off on detailed review of audit support work; Overseeing/reviewing Audit Analyst audit work and conducting coaching as needed
Ensuring adherence to scope and timelines for all assigned audits and projects
Leveraging data and working with a data analyst throughout audit process to create efficiencies, improve coverage, and identify high risks
As a trusted internal partner, supporting the delivery of world class member service
Identifying and managing risks and opportunities within the credit unions’ and the members’ risk appetite
Leveraging technology and partners to provide and enhance the world class member experience
Living credit union values and competencies

The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented, community minded individual with post-secondary education in a related field plus a minimum of 3 years audit and accounting experience along with 5 years financial services experience or equivalent combination of experience and education. Along with proven skills and knowledge of Microsoft Suite and Analytics/Research, the candidate will have a continuing thirst for knowledge and be a life-long learner. Exceptional communication skills as well as a demonstrated commitment to excellence and member service are a necessity. A CIA (Certified Internal Audit) designation would be considered an asset.

Compensation will commensurate with qualifications and experience. Conexus, Cornerstone and Innovation Credit Union offers a comprehensive employee benefits package including a company matched pension plan. An attractive variable incentive program is also available.

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.

Data Modeler

Permanent Full-Time

Open to working REMOTELY anywhere in Canada

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 VP Int Mark/Data Analytic, the Data Modeler will organize working sessions to gather requirements from various subject matter experts and analyze overall business needs. Serve as a reference and authority on the process of data modeling and ensure consistency with existing data models and data architectures and establish standards and guidelines. This role requires strong technical skills like connecting disparate data sources, as well as business knowledge, interviewing and analytical skills and excellent oral and written communications skills.

A Data Modeler does the following:

Develop, review, approve new data models and enhance existing models.
Work with other members of the development team to ensure all requirements are captured and reflected in the data model.
Validate logical data models with business subject matter experts.
Develop and maintain data dictionaries, CRUD matrix, flowcharts, design justifications and integration with enterprise data architecture.
Serve as a reference and authority on the process of data modeling and ensure consistency with existing data models and data architectures, create standards and guidelines.
Responsible for defining the source repositories and rules around the transformations.
Experience with establishing version control.
Strong communication skills including written and oral, with ability to work closely with stakeholders, business owners and analysts on requirements and use case design.
Participates in business requirements gathering, performs data analysis, designs logical data models, and participates in the design of physical data models.
Work with stakeholders to understand and derive meaningful data relationships and translate them into appropriate data models.
Train/mentor others in data modeling.
Actively participate in meta data definition and management.

Why Should You Apply?

You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer/data science technical or related experience.
You have 5+ years of hands-on relational, dimensional, and/or analytic experience (using RDBMS, dimensional, NoSQL data platform technologies, and ETL and data ingestion protocols).
You have knowledge of the mathematical foundations of statistical inference and forecasting such as time series analysis, multivariate analysis, cluster analysis, and optimization.
You have the ability to quickly learn and adapt modeling methods from case studies or other proven approaches.
You have experience with Azure Platform Services including Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, ADLS and Azure DevOps. data warehouse, data lake, and enterprise big data platforms is required.
You have good knowledge of metadata management, data modeling, and related tools.

As well as:

SQL and/or PL/SQL.
Power BI Enterprise Gateway and ability to utilize Business Intelligence tools (Power BI) to represent insights.
Experience working with dimensionally modeled data.
Experience in translating/mapping relational data models into XML and Schemas.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Above average interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and development

Interested?

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.

Chief Equity and People Officer

The Organization: Vancity

Banking pioneer Vancity is the largest community credit union in Canada and was recently named one of the ‘best banks in the world’ by Forbes. Vancity strives to enhance the financial, social, and environmental wellbeing of its members and its communities as a ‘financial force for change’.

To learn more, please visit Vancity’s website.

The Opportunity: Chief Equity & People Officer

As Vancity shifts to realign its Human Resources function, the Chief Equity and People Officer (CEPO) will play a pivotal role in modernizing and decolonizing its operational approaches. In this newly created position, the CEPO will join the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and leading the organization through significant change—this includes supporting respectful, inclusive and dynamic people strategies.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:

Undergraduate degree, preferably in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, or a related field; Master of Business Administration would be considered an asset.
Experience leading, developing and implementing a strategic framework to embed diversity, equity and inclusion, including anti-racism work, throughout an organization with the appropriate goals, performance measures, metrics and review processes.
The successful CEPO candidate will be a proven leader of high-performing teams within the financial services sector or within a similarly values-driven, complex organization that has undergone transformational change.

The complete opportunity profile can be viewed: Here

Contact: Robin Noftall, Laurie Sterritt, or Greg Longster

Leaders International Executive Search

#880 – 609 Granville Street

Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5

Phone: (604) 688-8422

Email: vancouver@leadersinternational.com

Trust Administrator

The Company:
First Nations Bank of Canada (“FNBC”) is a competitive, service‐oriented Canadian Chartered bank
focused on providing financial services to the Indigenous marketplace in Canada. As a majority
Indigenous‐owned and controlled entity (over 80%), this federally regulated financial institution
focuses primarily on serving the financial services needs of Indigenous customers across the country
through a network of full‐service branches, community banking centers and electronic banking
channels.

The Challenge:

Location:

Qualifications:
 Proven experience in and understanding trust agreement terms and conditions.
 Effective at building and maintaining client and team collaboration.
 Proven ability to manage competing priorities without losing focus on key accountabilities.
 Strong interpersonal, verbal communication and negotiation skills and professionalism.

 High Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
 Deep understanding of Indigenous trust administration and a demonstrated ability to work in
an environment that demands tact, objectivity and sensitivity and high attention to detail.

Education and Other Requirements:
 University undergraduate degree in finance/accounting or related field
 Minimum of 3 years of directly related experience
 Proven success in Indigenous trust account administration

Make FNB Trust your First Choice!
Please submit your cover letter and resume to: hr@fnbc.ca
For more information, visit: www.fnbtrust.ca

MANAGER, OPERATIONAL RISK

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: The Manager, Operational Risk reports to the Chief Risk Officer and leads the development and implementation of the operational risk management framework. The manager of operational risk will collaboratively work with internal business units and teams to perform operational risk assessments and ensure appropriate plans are established to align to Risk Appetite. The Manager, Operational Risk will monitor operational risk issues and will provide regular reporting to both Senior Management and the Board of Director’s Risk Committee. The position will play a key role in championing and instilling an effective enterprise wide risk management culture. How does one do this? Glad you asked!

A Manager, Operational Risk does the following:

Develop operational risk policies and practices to ensure Operational Risk Management framework evolves with the changing needs and risk profile of the credit union.
Keeps abreast if latest operational risk management techniques and industry best practices.
Works with internal teams and business units to identify key operational risks, facilitates risk control self assessments and ensure business units build appropriate action plans to address operational risk issues.
Monitor operational risk issues and action plans for the credit union and provide consolidated reporting to board and senior management.
Assist in investigation of root causes of operational risk and will provide support to mitigate risk.
Support the management of development and validation approaches to credit union risk modeling and measurement, risk assessment and mitigation within the ORM and ERM frameworks
Provide management and development in context to the ORM Framework
Identify deficiencies and advise of potential risk situations
Monitor and evaluate policy and procedures for enterprise risk and make recommendations for improvement to ensure policies and procedures are enacted accurately and effectively communicate key control provisions
Create and maintain a constructive culture that is conducive to team achievement, productivity improvement and professionalism

Why Should You Apply?

You want to be an ambassador of a forward-thinking, member focused organization
You have a university degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, or a related discipline; plus 4-6 years of job-related experience (or an equivalent combination of education, experience and learning, preferably within the credit union system)
You will have or will be willing to work towards a Risk Management certification.
You have a track record of success in quality control and assurance as it relates to operational risk
You have strong attention to detail, organizational awareness, and you are strategic in nature
Have a strong understanding of the Microsoft Environment, workflows, and file management
Previous operational risk management experience in a federally regulated financial institution is preferred but not necessary.

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.