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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

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!

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.

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 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.

System Analyst

Permanent Full-Time

Closes May 17

Open to any Advice Centre Location

THE POSITION: Provide troubleshooting, analysis, development, implementation and maintenance of server and network technology options, including infrastructure management, while supporting credit union team members, all subsidiaries, affiliates, and any organizations under service support contract to best meet customer needs.

To be an expert for internal customers you must provide exceptional service to external customers. The person in this position has a solid understanding of the strategies of the information technology department to aid in identifying areas to lead & provide solid service to the organization. A natural desire to want to fix what isn’t working and a strong resolve to achieve answers are required. An investigative mindset is at play to be able to resource solutions to issues that are arising with a proactive approach to resolving for the future. Using all of the technology and relationship resources they build are key to helping excel in this role. This position reports to the Manager, ICT Operations.

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 by May 17. Only those applications received through our careers page job board will be considered.

Manager, Examinations (IT security focus)

The Deposit Guarantee Corporation of Manitoba (DGCM) guarantees 100% of deposits held at Manitoba credit unions and the caisse (cu/caisse). As the regulator for Manitoba cu/caisse, DGCM ensures every cu/caisse operates under sound business practices.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team of professionals.

Reporting to the Director, Examinations, the Manager, Examinations assesses that each cu/caisse operates under sound business practices; identifies areas of risk; and promotes recommendations for improvement.

This position is responsible for leading/participating as a team member in examinations; preparing examination reports; and presenting the results to cu/caisse Boards and management. Experience and keen interest in Information Technology (IT) security and its application in a cu/caisse environment is required to complement a multi-disciplinary Examinations team.

Selection Criteria:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
Experience with IT governance, IT security, and outsourcing
Strong knowledge of sound corporate governance, risk management practices, and financial principles
Familiarity with enterprise risk management, internal audit, and compliance
Self-motivated with excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
Post-secondary degree in a related area(s)
5 years minimum related experience
Fluency in French would be considered an asset, but is not required

To attract, motivate, and retain qualified people; DGCM offers a competitive benefit and compensation package, and are committed to work/life balance.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate with the right blend of experience, aptitude, and interest. Some travel within Manitoba is required.

Please send your resume with cover letter by Tuesday, May 25, 2021 to careers@dgcm.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Manager of Wealth Services

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and activities of our Wealth Services team members, in the delivery of Wealth Management Services. Synergy Credit Union partners with Aviso Wealth who is a national financial services firm providing MFDA and IIROC dealer services, online brokerage, and insurance solutions.

You are an integral part of leading and inspiring a dedicated and compassionate team in helping our members achieve their personal life goals. You will also participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of the annual budget, and implementation of our long-term business strategy for Wealth Services. This position will ensure all Wealth Services activities are in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures, regarding the promotion and sale of investment products and services.

This position is based out of the Lloydminster Synergy Centre in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. We also have branches in Kindersley, Paradise Hill, St. Walburg, Lashburn, Denzil, Macklin, Maidstone, Marsden, Marshall, and Neilburg. Dedication to our communities is a cornerstone belief of our Credit Union, and it shows. Every year, our amazing staff is more than willing to offer their time as volunteers, on top of our financial and sponsorship activities.

We are the fifth largest Credit Union in Saskatchewan with total assets under management of over $2 billion, serving more than 25 000 members and 206 employees. Our Wealth Services team manages a portfolio size of $400M. We provide core banking services through our traditional branch network, the Canada-wide ‘ding-free’ AccuLink ATM network, Digital Online Banking site and Digital Synergy CU App, as well as through calling our Member Contact Centre.

The Community: Lloydminster is located on the provincial border between Alberta & Saskatchewan – 2 provinces, one city. Approximately two and a half hours between Edmonton and Saskatoon, Lloydminster has good access to major cities and a variety of recreational options – with many nearby lakes, ski hills, parks, golf courses, theatre, sports facilities, and list goes on. In addition, there is a local college and lots of amenities (shopping and events). For more information on Lloydminster, visit lloydminstertourism.ca and lloydminster.ca.

To Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume before the end of day on April 21^st, to: careers@synergycu.ca. Please quote competition # 212301 in the subject line.

We thank you for your interest, we will only contact those under consideration. If you are successful for this role, you will undergo a bonding process that includes a criminal record check and credit check.

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer.

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

www.synergycu.ca