Occupation Types: Policy/Regulation

Chief Compliance Officer

WE’RE HIRING!

Chief Compliance Officer

About Us

First Nations Bank of Canada is a federally chartered bank primarily focused on providing financial services to the Indigenous marketplace in Canada. Over 87% Indigenous owned and controlled, FNBC is a leader in advocating for the growth of the Indigenous economy and the economic well-being of Indigenous people. Headquartered in Saskatoon, SK and named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, FNBC takes pride in its workforce of over 67% Indigenous employees working at locations across Canada.

About The Role
Reporting to the President & CEO, the Chief Compliance Officer will join the Executive team at our Head Office in Saskatoon. As Chief Compliance Officer you will be responsible for overseeing compliance management, ensuring regulatory compliance, utilizing analytical skills, effective communication, and financial expertise in managing compliance -related tasks on a day-to-day basis. This role is permanent full-time.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing:
• Supervision of all activities that are directed towards compliance with applicable regulatory bodies and legislation; maintain regulatory approval/registration as CCO.
• Lead the evolution of the Bank’s compliance and supervision framework to ensure that it meets all regulatory and legislative requirements and identify and prevent violations of regulatory requirements by the Bank, employees, and clients through risk assessments and supervision.
• Effectively manage relationships with external regulatory bodies, support to all regulatory audits and timely remediation of compliance issues identified.
• Serve as the designated privacy officer and Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer and act as primary point of contact for the biennial independent reviews of the anti-money laundering program in accordance with FINTRAC requirements.
• Supervision of registered individuals including oversight of registration and jurisdiction categories.
• Focusing on the client’s best interests, lead and oversee daily supervision of account opening and updates (including adherence to Know Your Client, Know Your Product, and suitability), supervision and monitoring of trading and portfolio management, personal account dealing approval procedures and policies linked to market abuse controls, and ongoing assessment and management of conflicts of interests.
• Act as a knowledge resource to client facing team to ensure products and services are delivered in a compliant manner.
• Timely submission of accurate regulatory reporting and coordinating registrations.
• Identify compliance training needs, develop, and deliver compliance training, including ensuring registered and unregistered client-facing employees have the appropriate training.
• Partnering with the business to review the design and structuring of specific transactions, new products, services, operational procedures, operational change, and initiatives.

• Managing relationships with custodians, brokers, data providers, and other operational and compliance service providers.
• Create and deliver an annual Compliance Plan and oversee and support monitoring activities in line with the Compliance Plan ensuring that remedial action is taken, and that material issues, incidents, and breaches are escalated to relevant stakeholders.
• Submit an annual report to the Board of Directors for the purpose of assessing compliance by the Bank and individuals acting on its behalf, with securities legislation.
• Champion compliance, align the department’s activities and responsibilities with the Bank’s strategic direction, support and provide pragmatic risk-based advice, and counsel to all
appropriate stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and advice to business management in developing appropriate ‘tone from the top’ and awareness of required business conduct and ethical standards.
• Support the Boards, and Governance Committees via compliance management information reporting, ad hoc communications, and guidance as necessary.
• Maintain a trusted environment where employees can report risk and compliance issues and concerns to the CCO.

About You
• Deep knowledge and understanding of Compliance/AML/ATF methodologies and programs
• Knowledge and experience with OSFI and FINTRAC reporting requirements
• Knowledge and experience in a regulated financial services environment and different jurisdictions
• Ability to coach business units on compliance matters
• Detail oriented and the ability to work on various projects at the same time under timeconstraints
• Experience with regulatory compliance tools and systems (i.e. Verifin, Ethidex)

Qualifications:
• 10+ years of relevant financial industry and professional experience, including senior compliance and risk management roles and experience dealing with regulators.
• Strong knowledge of financial industry’s regulatory compliance practices, procedures and principles applicable to legislation and regulation.
• Strong digital skills, including advanced Excel, comfort with remote technologies, and experience using a variety of third-party software.
• University degree in a related field of finance or economics, Law degree or professional designation (e.g., CFA, Chartered Accountant, or CIM)
• Ability to establish credibility, and partner and collaborate with, and influence stakeholders to extract time and resource commitments, with and without authority, across the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and take on a variety of tasks and challenges
• Diligent, organized, and with a strong attention to details.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Team player with strong written and verbal communication skill.
• Acceptable criminal record and credit checks

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and value and respect diversity of our staff. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including group benefits, savings plan, professional development, and opportunities for career growth. If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the qualifications, and are eligible to work in Canada, please visit our website at www.fnbc.ca or send your resume and cover letter by email to apply@fnbc.ca. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

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

VP Market, Liquidity & Model Risk Management

Permanent Full-Time
Open to any location in Canada (ability to work remotely/from home office)
Closes June 9
Annual Salary: $133,497 – $183,558

Innovation Federal Credit Union has a bold ambition. In addition to being Canada’s newest Federal Credit Union, we will be the most digital, member-centric organization in our industry. We are on a journey to embrace the core tenants of the digital business model like ideation, the network effect, personalized segmentation, coopetition, and agile ways of working.

We come to work to simplify banking for all Canadians – that’s our purpose.

How does this position help fulfil Innovation’s purpose?  Glad you asked!

The VP Market, Liquidity & Model Risk Management will be responsible for ensuring the organization’s financial stability and driving risk-aware practices. This position contributes to strategic decision-making, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, and has the expertise to navigate complex financial landscapes and drive robust model governance.

WIIFY (what’s in it for you):

  • Competitive Salary
  • Diverse and Inclusive Culture that continues to evolve
  • Flexible work arrangement options
  • Strong benefit package
  • 7% Superannuation matched contribution program
  • Attractive variable incentive program
  • Wellness Days to create appropriate work/life balance
  • Paid Education opportunities to ensure our members have the most equipped staff helping them
  • A purpose driven organization that focuses on the values of Accountability, Integrity and Respect
  • And lots more reasons to love where you work and what you do!

What our team is looking for:

  • A growth mindset that emulates Model, Coach and Care behaviors in every activity and approach
  • A solution mindset that feeds inertia
  • An ambassador who’s willing to promote our team inside and outside organization
  • Somebody who is digitally capable, who wants to dig into new technology with enthusiasm!
  • Somebody who can work with occasional ambiguity with focus on process evolution
  • A mindset of Solve, Serve, Sell – a problem solver, serving our members directly or indirectly, and selling our brand!
  • Somebody to sweat the small stuff, but also see the big picture
  • Personality and Energy – a flair for polish, and you bring your own personal, creative touch to everything you do!

What will you do?

  • Identify, evaluate, and monitor risks associated with our market and liquidity risk, providing effective challenge to business lines.
  • Collaborate with the business line to develop and implement risk management strategies to manage exposures within predetermined risk parameters and metrics.
  • Collaborate with model developers, data scientists, and business units to enhance model performance and accuracy.
  • Evaluate model performance under adverse conditions and propose enhancements to mitigate model vulnerabilities.
  • Evaluate and assess the risk profile new initiatives and optimize risk-return trade-offs while aligning with organizational goals.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis and oversee risk exposure of financial instruments, portfolios, and investment strategies.

Some things that would impress us:

  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
  • 10+ years’ related experience (i.e., model governance, OSFI E23 Model Risk Management Guidelines)
  • Professional certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager) or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) are considered an asset.
  • Proficiency in risk modeling software and financial tools.
  • Strong analytical abilities and quantitative skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Interested?

Click the ‘Apply now’ button!

Innovation Federal Credit Union acknowledges that Indigenous peoples are the traditional guardians of this land that we call Canada.  In Saskatchewan we are on treaty lands and these treaties serve to govern our relationships with Indigenous people. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Reconciliation and treaties are honoured and respected.

Privacy Analyst

Permanent Full Time

Open to any location in Canada (ability to work from remote/home office)

Annual Salary: $73,730 – $101,378

Innovation Federal Credit Union has a bold ambition. In addition to being Canada’s newest Federal Credit Union, we will be the most digital, member-centric organization in our industry. We are on a journey to embrace the core tenants of the digital business model like ideation, the network effect, personalized segmentation, coopetition, and agile ways of working.

We come to work to simplify banking for all Canadians – that’s our purpose.

How does this position help fulfil Innovation’s purpose?  Glad you asked!

The Privacy Analyst is responsible for assisting the Legal Department with oversight of the Credit Union’s Privacy Program, with monitoring and reporting privacy-related risks, and with providing guidance to the first line of defence on potential privacy requirements associated with strategic or business decisions.

WIIFY (what’s in it for you):

  • Competitive Salary
  • Diverse and Inclusive Culture that continues to evolve
  • Flexible work arrangement options
  • Strong benefit package
  • 7% Superannuation matched contribution program
  • Attractive variable incentive program
  • Wellness Days to create appropriate work/life balance
  • Paid Education opportunities to ensure our members have the most equipped staff helping them
  • A purpose driven organization that focuses on the values of Accountability, Integrity and Respect
  • And lots more reasons to love where you work and what you do!

What our team is looking for:

  • A growth mindset that emulates Model, Coach and Care behaviors in every activity and approach
  • A solution mindset that feeds inertia
  • An ambassador who’s willing to promote our team inside and outside organization
  • Somebody who is digitally capable, who wants to dig into new technology with enthusiasm!
  • Somebody who can work with occasional ambiguity with focus on process evolution
  • A mindset of Solve, Serve, Sell – a problem solver, serving our members directly or indirectly, and selling our brand!
  • Somebody to sweat the small stuff, but also see the big picture
  • Personality and Energy – a flair for polish, and you bring your own personal, creative touch to everything you do!

What will you do?

  • Assist the Legal Department with oversight of the Credit Union’s Privacy program.
  • Support the implementation of innovative privacy risk management processes that create efficiencies.
  • Assist with reviewing and making recommendations on privacy impact assessments for corporate initiatives.
  • Assist in drafting privacy policies and procedures and related documentation, and privacy training materials.
  • Support the maintenance of the organization’s privacy program that aligns with the Credit Union’s strategic objectives.
  • Support the Legal Department’s monitoring of enterprise-wide privacy risk exposures, and with completing reports related to such exposures.

Some things that would impress us:

  • Completion of a post-secondary diploma or University Degree in a related field. Professional privacy certifications or designations (e.g. CIPP or equivalent) is an asset.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a similar privacy role.
  • Knowledge of federal and provincial privacy laws and guidelines in Canada, including Bill C-27, and OSFI’s B-13 and Third-Party Risk Management Guidelines.
  • Familiarity with privacy risk management and compliance, the ability to draft privacy related policies and procedures, and the competence to provide privacy related guidance where required.
  • Demonstrated strength in organizational and analytical abilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Interested?

Click the ‘Apply now’ button!

Innovation Federal Credit Union acknowledges that Indigenous peoples are the traditional guardians of this land that we call Canada.  In Saskatchewan we are on treaty lands and these treaties serve to govern our relationships with Indigenous people. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Reconciliation and treaties are honoured and respected.

Risk Officer

About Us

First Nations Bank of Canada is a federally chartered bank primarily focused on providing financial services to the Indigenous marketplace in Canada. Over 87% Indigenous owned and controlled, FNBC is a leader in advocating for the growth of the Indigenous economy and the economic well-being of Indigenous people. Headquartered in Saskatoon, SK and named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, FNBC takes pride in its workforce of over 64% Indigenous employees working at locations across Canada.

About The Role

This is an opportunity to support senior management with all aspects of risk management, risk governance and strategic risk initiatives at FNBC. You will assist the CRO with the development and maintenance of risk management frameworks, policies and strategies ensuring they are aligned with the Bank’s risk appetite. You will analyze, monitor and report on business unit risks; and liaise and maintain relationships.

About You:

• University degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Internal Audit or a related discipline which complements risk management and business
• 3-5 years’ or job-related experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and learning, preferably in a federally regulated financial institution
• Remain current and maintain a strong understanding of risk management best practices and industry standards
• Be accountable for compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of risk management tools (i.e., Resolver)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Power Point, Excel, Word)
• Analytical skills, planning and organizational skills, interpersonal skills

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and value and respect diversity of our staff.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including group benefits, savings plan, professional development, and opportunities for career growth. If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the qualifications, and are eligible to work in Canada, please visit our website at www.fnbc.ca or send your resume and cover letter by email to apply@fnbc.ca. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

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

Chief Risk Officer

Bulkley Valley Credit Union, serving over 14,000 members from Hazelton to Burns Lake, prides itself on employing empowered staff committed to delivering high quality personalized service. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to meet their career goals while balancing their lifestyle with the many amenities our community and the Bulkley Valley has to offer.

If you want to join a dynamic management group dedicated to cooperative values and member service, this is the right career move for you. You will report directly to the CEO and, as a member of the executive team, you will be responsible for strategic oversight of Bulkley Valley Credit Union’s (including subsidiaries) enterprise risk management (ERM) plan at the governance and operational levels. You will be responsible for leading the second line of defense function including enterprise risk management, cyber security, compliance, business continuity, audit functions, retail and commercial credit adjudication, collections and credit recoveries, and loss prevention. You will be accountable to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. You will participate in the development of corporate strategies and policies, identify short and long-term objectives, and contribute to the design and development of policies and programs for the organizations enterprise risk management. You will manage the control, reporting and monitoring and awareness of financial risk management, loss prevention, and security controls for the credit union and identify and recommend areas for improved safeguards.

You will provide leadership and coaching to the risk management/credit team of BVCU. You will support the creation of an Enhanced Service Commitment by encouraging the risk management/credit team to professionally demonstrate BVCU’s Enhanced Service Commitment by efficiently providing support to the organization, establish and maintain strong employee relationships, work as a member of the team, and set a personal example of service and professionalism.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a minimum 10+ years’ off in-depth knowledge in the areas of audit functions, financial risk management, compliance, or related field, with professional experience in progressive senior leadership roles. An individual with experience plus education and/or training equivalent to 10+ years will also be considered.

Bulkley Valley Credit Union has a competitive compensation package including an attractive base salary of $126,694 – $158,367 and an excellent benefit and pension package.

To learn more about Bulkley Valley Credit Union, please visit our website at www.bvcu.com. We welcome applications from all interested applicants looking to further their career in a dynamic, supportive and team oriented environment.

Qualified applicants can apply through our webpage at https://can232.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/bulkleyvalley/Posting  or directly to:

Jana Lukasek, CEO

jlukasek@bvcu.com

Bulkley Valley Credit Union

PO Box 3637 Smithers BC V0J 2N0

Bulkley Valley Credit Union encourages all qualified persons to apply. However, only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Manager Credit

Bulkley Valley Credit Union, serving over 14,000 members from Hazelton to Burns Lake, prides itself on employing empowered staff committed to delivering high quality personalized service. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to meet their career goals while balancing their lifestyle with the many amenities our community and the Bulkley Valley has to offer.

If you want to join a dynamic management group dedicated to cooperative values and member service, this is the right career move for you. You will report directly to the Chief Risk Officer and, as a member of the executive team, you will be responsible for providing overall management, direction and coordination of processes and frameworks that support retail and commercial activities specific to credit risk management and collections. You will contribute to the development of corporate strategies and policies, identify short and long term objectives, and contribute to the design and development of policies and programs for retail and commercial credit operations. You will develop and implement credit granting policies and procedures and develop new lending products and services; prepare various loan reports; review internal and external loan audit reviews. You will be responsible for retail and commercial centralized lending administration and collection activities; ensure policies and procedures comply with sound business practices, legislation and regulations. You will identify risk issues and ensure processes are in place to effectively identify and manage risk; ensure processes are in place to identify and manage delinquent accounts; and approve loans within delegated approval limits.

You will provide leadership and coaching to the credit support team. You will support the creation of an Enhanced Service Commitment by encouraging their team to professionally demonstrate BVCU’s Enhanced Service Commitment by efficiently providing support to the branches, establish and maintain strong staff relationships, work as a member of the team, and set a personal example of service and professionalism.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a secondary school diploma plus 5-7 years of management experience in the financial services industry, preferably with a credit union is required. This background will bring 7-9 years of in-depth knowledge in the areas of retail and commercial lending. An individual with experience plus education and/or training may also be considered.

Bulkley Valley Credit Union has a competitive compensation package including an attractive base salary of $88,824 – $111,030 and an excellent benefit and pension package.

To learn more about Bulkley Valley Credit Union, please visit our website at www.bvcu.com. We welcome applications from all interested applicants looking to further their career in a dynamic, supportive and team oriented environment.

Qualified applicants can apply through our webpage at https://can232.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/bulkleyvalley/Posting  or directly to:

Jana Lukasek, CEO

jlukasek@bvcu.com

Bulkley Valley Credit Union

PO Box 3637 Smithers BC V0J 2N0

Bulkley Valley Credit Union encourages all qualified persons to apply. However, only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Manager, Third Party Risk Management

Permanent Full-Time

Open to any location in Canada (ability to work from your home office)

Closes February 8

Annual Salary: $96,429 – $132,590

Innovation Federal Credit Union has a bold ambition. In addition to being Canada’s newest Federal Credit Union, we will be the most digital, member-centric organization in our industry. We are on a journey to embrace the core tenets of the digital business model, like ideation, the network effect, personalized segmentation, coopetition, and agile ways of working.

We come to work to simplify banking for all Canadians – that’s our purpose.

How does this position help fulfill Innovation’s purpose?  Glad you asked!

Reporting to the Senior Director Third Party Risk Management, the Manager Third Party Risk Management will be responsible for operating the third-party risk management (TPRM) program for Innovation Federal Credit Union. The TPRM program covers the end-to-end lifecycle for third-party arrangements. The role is also responsible to maintain and enhance the software supporting TPRM and related GRC programming to ensure ongoing effectiveness.

WIIFY (what’s in it for you):

  • Competitive Salary
  • Diverse and Inclusive Culture that continues to evolve
  • Flexible work arrangement options
  • Strong benefit package
  • 7% Superannuation matched contribution program
  • Attractive variable incentive program
  • Wellness Days to create appropriate work/life balance
  • Paid Education opportunities to ensure our members have the most equipped staff to help them
  • A purpose-driven organization that focuses on the values of Accountability, Integrity and Respect
  • And lots more reasons to love where you work and what you do!

What our team is looking for:

  • A growth mindset that emulates Model, Coach and Care behaviours in every activity and approach.
  • A solution mindset that feeds inertia.
  • An ambassador willing to promote our team inside and outside the organization.
  • Somebody who is digitally capable and wants to dig into new technology with enthusiasm!
  • Somebody who can work with occasional ambiguity with a focus on process evolution.
  • A mindset of Solve, Serve, Sell – a problem solver, serving our members directly or indirectly, and selling our brand!
  • Somebody to sweat the small stuff, but also see the big picture.
  • Personality and Energy – a flair for polish, and you bring your personal, creative touch to everything you do!

What will you do?

  • Manage the organization’s third party risk management program (TPRM) across the end-to-end lifecycle, with appropriate reporting and escalation of issues; including:
    • Manage the onboarding intake, coordinating and analyzing third party risk assessments and/or questionnaires for new engagements.
    • Conduct oversight reviews for existing third parties.
    • Coordinate and facilitate the review of risk subject matter experts and other business stakeholders as required; be the risk subject matter for TPRM and complete assessments as required.
  • Propose enhancements to the TPRM program, including recommendations on policy, practices, procedures and tooling, and support the implementation.
  • Support the implementation and roll-out of TPRM software and ensure its capabilities are developed, maintained and enhanced for continued support of the TPRM program.
  • Create and provide analytics and reporting on the performance of third-party relationships, the third party portfolio, and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate with the Relationship Owners and risk subject matter experts to develop risk mitigation and remediation actions for identified third-party risks and/or issues.
  • Collaborate with business units and third parties to manage third party risk to ensure alignment with risk appetite and strategic intents.

Some things that would impress us:

  • University degree in Risk Management, Information Security, Business, Finance, Internal Audit or related discipline.
  • 4 – 6 years of job-related experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and learning, preferably within the credit union system.
  • Knowledge of third party risk and operational risk management practices, third-party risk management tools and GRC tools (e.g., Resolver).
  • Advanced analytical skills.
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Office suite.
  • Comfortable with using IT tools.
  • Ability to balance multiple tasks and maintain high level of quality of work.

Interested?

Click the ‘Apply now’ button!

Innovation Federal Credit Union acknowledges that Indigenous peoples are the traditional guardians of this land that we call Canada.  In Saskatchewan we are on treaty lands and these treaties serve to govern our relationships with Indigenous people.  We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Reconciliation and treaties are honoured and respected.

Governance Manager

At Conexus, we are focused on supporting our members with their needs of today, while also helping them work towards their goals for the future.  It’s more than conducting a banking transaction, it’s about providing our members with insightful content, tools, expert advice, and a full suite of products to empower them and inspire confidence in their financial decision-making. We prioritize growth and efficiency while never compromising on the financial well-being of our members. We do this by lending an ear to each member’s unique needs throughout Saskatchewan, ensuring personalized solutions.

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 individual with a strong understanding of legislation and exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills to come on board as our Governance Manager. In this role, you will work closely with the Chief Strategy and Governance Officer, and lead the delivery of key governance functions, including board nominations, board elections and the Annual General Meeting.

As the Governance Manager, you will  support board effectiveness by managing the onboarding and orientation of new directors, learning and development plans for all directors, board assessments, and all required governance disclosures.

How you’ll be spending your time

      Governance Discipline

  • Managing the governance policies and processes for Conexus and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with bylaws, legislation and the Standards of Sound Business Practice issued by the Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation.
  • Overseeing the organizational policy framework, ensuring that the policy taxonomy is upheld, and that policy development is aligned with the policy update review cycles, approval processes and tracking.
  • Leading the continuous review and updates required to keep the governance policies current and relevant.
  • Preparing governance disclosures for the Conexus annual report.
  • Leading and managing strategies to ensure that governance and its importance is understood throughout the organization.
  • Leading the research of legislative/regulatory matters to provide sound advice to senior leaders and senior decision-making bodies (e.g., Board of Directors, ELT) regarding their potential effects on Conexus’ governance and strategic decisions, with a focus on upholding regulatory standards and achieving  Conexus’ long term sustainability objectives.
  • Leading the processes required to ensure that Conexus, and its subsidiaries meet annual registration requirements.
  • Maintaining the provincial lobby register for Conexus.
  • Remaining current on governance and policy trends and when necessary, leading discussions supported by research on governance and legislative/regulatory matters. Assessing and recommending improvements to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Conexus’ governance while aligning with industry best practices to mitigate risk.
  • Leading the processes to ensure corporate governance records are managed according to legislative requirements.
  • Acting as the Conexus’ complaints officer, responsible for investigating member concerns that have been escalated beyond the business level and coordinating with the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments as required.

      Board of Directors Effectiveness

  • Managing the process for director learning and development, including orientation of new board members.
  • Researching, developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the Conexus Board of Directors has the appropriate sills, knowledge and expertise to effectively oversee the organization’s operations while aligning with Conexus’ purpose.
  • Serving as a resource to the Nominations Committee in the recruitment and process to recommend candidates and execute the process for director elections.
  • Managing the board’s annual review process, including supporting the process for director competency self-assessments.
  • Overseeing the internal processes to support board and committee meetings, including the development of agendas that align to the Board’s approved work plans, and all meeting resources.
  • Supporting the Board of Directors in their duty to maintain effective governance. (e.g., governance policies and practices, learning programs, succession and renewal planning, etc.).
  • Serving as a management resource to the Governance and Human Resources Committee, and the Nominations Committee.
  • Leading the development and recommendation of the Board’s future planning meeting schedule while collaborating with administrative departments for relevant input as necessary.
  • Leading the processes to run the director elections in accordance with bylaws, policies, and legislation.
  • Overseeing the Annual General Meeting by collaborating with internal delivery partners, throughout the stages of planning, organization, execution, and day-of facilitation.

The way people describe you

You are a versatile professional with a strong skill set. You have a knack for working well with committees and boards, and possess a deep understanding of legislation. People appreciate your collaborative nature, both internally and externally, as well as your excellent communication skills. Your attention to detail, coupled with analytical and problem-solving abilities, helps you excel in complex situations. Your advanced interpersonal skills enable you to build strong relationships and lead effectively in various professional settings. Lastly, you demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills,

The experience you bring

  • 3 to 5 years progressive relevant experience in corporate governance functions and policy work
  • Post-secondary degree in a relevant or related field or a relevant combination of experience and post-secondary education.
  • Experience in developing and implementing governance policy, procedures, and standards.
  • Experience of having served on a board would be an asset.
  • Knowledge of co-operative and corporate governance, including the credit union’s legislative, compliance and regulatory environment and how these can be implemented.
  • Experience in a management or leadership role would be an asset.
  • Experience in the financial services industry would be an asset.
  • A governance designation (such as C. Dir. or ICD.D) would be an asset.

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

We are excited to welcome candidates who bring a blend of academic, professional and volunteer experience that sets them apart. Research shows that many applicants tend to apply only when they meet every qualification of the role. However, we encourage you to explore opportunities that closely match your skillset and experience. We truly value diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, as we are dedicated to creating inclusive and diverse workplaces. You might just be the ideal addition to our team that we’ve been searching for! This opportunity closes on Friday, October 27, so apply now! If you have questions about this position, please contact Carmen Boxall at jobs@conexus.ca.

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