Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in understanding and translating business needs into actionable requirements, ensuring the successful delivery of digital transformation initiatives. This role involves working closely with stakeholders, including business users, developers, and project managers, to drive business analysis activities on medium to large size projects.

We’re looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our team! This position is integral to the function of our organization, playing a critical role in our Project Management team. The key responsibilities for this role include:

  • Elicit, analyze, and document detailed business and system requirements for digital transformation projects.
  • Facilitate collaborative sessions with diverse business stakeholder groups to drive requirements discovery, analysis, and review.
  • Develop plans and accurate estimates for completion of requirements, continuously improving the level of detail and accuracy of estimates.
  • Lead requirements prioritization and leverage techniques to drive out business priorities.
  • Verify requirements for quality and validate requirements with impacted stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain a repository of reusable requirements documentation to support future initiatives.
  • Provide guidance and support to junior business analysts and participate in knowledge-sharing activities.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement digital strategies that align with business goals.
  • Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Coach leaders in the organization on effective business analysis processes, champion and evolve IFCU business analysis disciple and methodologies by providing processes, structures and tools.

Some things we would like to see in our successful applicant:

  • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related filed
  • Certification in business analysis (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA), CBAP® (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or CCBA® – IIBA , PMP® or CAPM® – PMI (for project work), Agile certifications (e.g., CSM, SAFe Agilist)
  • 5 – 7 years of experience in business analysis, preferably within the financial sector
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong understanding of business analysis principles and methodologies.
  • Proficiency in Agile practices and tools (e.g.,Azure DevOps).
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Use and comfortability with a variety of Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Teams, Viva, Power Automate, PowerBI)
  • Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma is a strong asset

About Us

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

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

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

 

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

Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading, directing, planning, and implementing selected strategic, complex projects and change management practices by working with Business Owners and project teams to successfully execute. This role masters project management practices that align with the organizational needs and supports the ongoing development, implementation, and maturation of these practices while educating the organization and enhancing their adoption of these practices around Project Management and Change Management. .

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team! This position is integral to the function of our organization, playing a critical role in our Project Management team. The key responsibilities for this role include:

  • Proven ability to lead enterprise- level projects involving system implementations, digital transformation, regulatory change, and process optimization.
  • Skilled in managing all phases of the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing.
  • Strong command of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with the ability to work in hybrid environments.
  • Expert in project scheduling, budget management, resource planning, and risk mitigation.
  • Experience with vendor management, including handling RFPs, SOWs, SLA oversight, and contract negotiations.
  • Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to federal credit unions, such as OSFI, FINTRAC, and privacy laws (PIPEDA, CASL, data residency regulations).
  • Experience delivering projects in retail and commercial banking, digital banking, mobile platforms, lending and deposit systems, CRM, ERP, core banking, or payment modernization.
  • Familiarity with co-operative banking models, governance, and values.
  • Demonstrates strong stakeholder management abilities, engaging effectively with all levels from C-suite to frontline staff.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related filed
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or Project Management Professional (PGMP)
  • Agile certifications in Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAFe Agilist (Scaled Agile Framework), PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner) and/or Change Management Certification are strong assets
  • 7–10 years of project management experience, preferably in financial services or regulated industries
  • 3–5 years leading enterprise-scale, cross-functional, and technology-focused projects
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • A strategic thinker with hands-on delivery capability, excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Exhibits high accountability, initiative, and resilience, skilled in change leadership and influencing organizational adoption.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Use and comfortability with a variety of Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Teams, Viva, Power Automate, PowerBI)
  • Proficiency in project management tools, collaboration tools, reporting tools, and ability to work closely with solution architects, developers, business analysts, and QA teams.

ABOUT US

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

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

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

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

Loan Origination System Business & Quality Analyst

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

Closes June 24

Annual Salary: $54,793 – $75,340

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 VP Member Platform Development, the Loan Origination System Business & Quality Analyst is responsible for business analysis, quality assurance, and support of Innovation’s Loan Origination System (VeriLoan) built on Microsoft Dynamics 365.

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:

  • 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?

  • Gather and analyze business requirements.
  • Work with the vendor to match business processes to vendor workflows.
  • Develop and update functional documentation and training materials.
  • Design test plans and scripts; perform manual and automated software application tests.
  • Confirm feature functionality, detect bugs, and report issues to developers; assist in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
  • Aggregate feedback and feature requests from end-users and contribute to building the platform’s roadmap.

Some things that would impress us:

  • Completion of a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree is an asset) in computer science or a related field.
  • 5+ years’ experience in business analysis and software quality assurance; experience in loan origination system project implementation is highly valued.
  • Banking sector experience beneficial.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Knowledge of project management and QA methodologies.
  • Proficiency with Waterfall and Agile frameworks.

 

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.

Manager, Transformation Office

Open to any location in Canada
Innovation Credit Union – Find Branch(innovationcu.ca) or the ability to work from your home office

Apply by April 8

Annual Salary: $99,210 – $136,414

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!

The Manager, Transformation Office will focus on the implementation and ongoing evolution of our organizational transformation from a Project Management Office to a Transformation Office. A transformation office focuses on driving actions and business outcomes. This role will implement Agile Enterprise project management, which includes portfolio kanban’s and value realization. You will coach your team to ensure we do not miss the details – and have the team create and coach measurable value.

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:

  • 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?

  • Develop project listing to implement organization-wide processes so that we are adaptively planning and allocating resources across the organization to deliver on our strategy.
  • Lead the delivery of major projects that involve overseeing sub-projects and/or multiple delivery components leveraging tools such as Microsoft Projects and AzureDevOps to paint the picture of resources and project execution on the go.
  • Support service delivery by building and fostering strategic and collaborative relationships with stakeholders and a diverse range of senior leaders to support the organization in meeting its mandate.
  • Champion Innovation’s project management, change management, and agile disciplines/methodologies and provide the processes, structures, and tools for these disciplines.
  • Provide supervision, coaching and mentorship to allow PMO team members to achieve their full potential including on-time delivery of our business plan. Model.coach.care as a leader with your team and cross-functionally with the organization.

Some things that would impress us:

  • Formal education/certification in Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement and Project Management methodologies with a preference for a background in SaFe implementation.
  • Experience transforming an organization’s discipline in execution, including understanding the risks associated with a transformation of a business model from a people, process, and technology perspective.
  • Proven communication and collaboration skills.
  • A passion for learning and growth.

 

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.

Implementation Specialist

The Implementation Specialist should demonstrate sound technical knowledge, as well as exceptional analytical, communication, and member service skills.  Responsibilities include gathering and analyzing the organizational needs, developing and configuring systems to meet those needs, providing training, and supporting the organization throughout the implementation process.  The role of the Implementation Specialist is to ensure the smooth and successful implementation of new technology platforms and provide ongoing organizational support for the new systems.

The Position:  The Implementation Specialist is a full-time, permanent position located in the town of Unity, SK.  Experience in technology and/or project management is strongly preferred, and change management and willingness to learn are essential to the success of the role.  Relevant education and financial work experience are required, with a preference for a credit union background.  Unity Credit Union offers a competitive total compensation package, including attractive employee benefits with matched pension contributions.  Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Reporting to the Manager of Digital Experience, the Implementation Specialist:

  • Co-ordinates the implementation and adoption of special projects as directed by the management team.
  • Champions change implementation by demonstrating commitment and enthusiasm, while educating and supporting colleagues.
  • Provides user support for computerized systems by training users on system applications; troubleshooting basic problems related to hardware, software, and ancillary equipment.

The Credit Union: Unity Credit Union is a successful rural-based credit union with assets over $350 million and 34 employees serving 5000 members.  Unity Credit Union is dedicated to finding and developing the right people and achieving our strategic intent of being an employer of choice and as such, will consider training the right applicant.

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

The closing date for applicants is March 31, 2024.

Interested?  Submit a cover letter and resume to:
Shannon DeRoo, Manager of Digital Experience
Email: Shannon.DeRoo@unitycu.ca

Software Quality Assurance Specialist

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

Apply by October 9

Annual Salary: $53,248 – $73,216

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 VP Member Platform Development, the Software Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for testing the functionality and usability of new or existing software and assessing software quality through manual testing. This position will work closely with developers, providing feedback to produce top-quality programs that meet stakeholder expectations.

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:

  • 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?

  • Review, analyze and understand the system specifications.
  • Design and create test plans, scenarios, scripts and procedures.
  • Execute manual and/or automated tests on the software application.
  • Perform testing on web and mobile devices.
  • Analyze test results, identify bugs and glitches, and report them to development teams.
  • Ensure offerings are entirely functional and provide quality assurance for software products.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Advise best practices and optimizations throughout testing and bug-fixing processes.
  • Establish and implement rigorous reporting and automated monitoring systems.
  • Implement feedback and changes whenever possible.

Some things that would impress us:

  • Completion of a post-secondary program in Computer Science or a related field
  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in quality assurance, software testing and troubleshooting; previous experience in financial services would be considered an asset
  • Previous experience in core banking system, online and mobile banking applications is an asset
  • Experience or working knowledge of project management and QA methodology
  • Familiarity with both Waterfall and Agile frameworks
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills working with software development teams

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.

Director, Rural Tech Activation

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to move into a new career path?  Cornerstone Credit Union’s Board of Directors and Executive Management team sees a unique opportunity for a rural technology hub within our Eastern Saskatchewan market.  Specifically, we are looking for someone to focus on the investment in and development of the AgriFoodTech sector.

Join our team, as the Director, Rural Tech Activation, to assist Cornerstone Credit Union in taking a leadership role to lay the foundation to a thriving entrepreneurial eco-system for AgriFoodTech startups and technology skill development. We believe this focus will contribute to the sustainability of our local economies, identify investment opportunities with the potential for a financial return, and to generate additional brand recognition that will grow our Agriculture related market share.

As a key strategic leader, you will collaborate with a multitude of external stakeholders in the region and province to discover opportunities to develop, coordinate and direct business and entrepreneurial activities that support Ag producers, Agribusiness and/or AgriFoodTech initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education in Business or Agri-Business and seven to ten years of experience in a business leader function or an equivalent combination of education and experience with comprehensive understanding of agriculture and agriculture technologies or agriculture marketing and communications.  You will have a leg up if you have an MBA.  We are looking for someone with experience with start-ups and innovation who enjoys meeting new people and can leverage partnerships to play a leadership role in getting all the players in the eco-system working together in a coordinated way.  You are interested in AgTech and can assist clients to connect to the appropriate supports and resources needed to overcome the challenges of implementing technology, helping the farm and business community adopt and adapt to innovative opportunities.

You’ll receive competitive compensation, great group benefits, and matched pension contributions.  We also offer performance incentives and wellness and employment perks.  For the right candidate, the opportunity exists for remote work (within Saskatchewan only).  This is a term, full-time position with an expected duration of 3 years and regular travel is anticipated.

The cherry on top is the great people who work at Cornerstone. Our team is caring and supportive, and community is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for the seventh straight year.

Take part in this unique opportunity that will have a significant and lasting impact at Cornerstone Credit Union and for the broader communities we serve prosper.

Marketing Growth Specialist

This is a great opportunity to join a creative and well-established team of marketing professionals!

We invite you to be part of a team where you can feel good about the work you do and the positive impact you will have in the Shuswap community. We believe in fostering a work environment that is the perfect blend of friendliness, support, and professionalism, not to mention, fun!

As SASCU’s Growth Specialist, you will carry out strategies to pursue growth for all SASCU business lines and the brand overall, including growth of members and clients. Providing strategic content creation, development, and execution in print and digital, you will be fundamental in introducing new campaigns promoting SASCU products and services to reach defined target audiences. You will advance the value of being part of SASCU.

 

What you’ll do:

  • Develop and execute content strategies to effectively reach desired target audiences and achieve marketing goals.
  • Liaise with team members and consultants on creative and design concepts to ideate and define content goals.
  • Engage staff in the delivery of campaigns and how the campaign ‘shows up’ in branch.
  • Research content and financial services trends to ensure content is relevant and appealing.
  • Create content for a variety of platforms, including SASCU’s websites and social media, to promote SASCU’s brand and the value of membership.
  • Create and manage online advertising.
  • Enhance SASCU’s position as a financial partner via social media, personalized outreach, and other digital channels.
  • Lead engagement and development of the Marketing Ambassador team to provide regular communication and face-to-face interaction with branch staff.

What you’ll bring:

  • Degree or diploma in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in marketing, preferably in a financial services environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience using online platforms and tools to execute digital marketing strategies, grow social media channels, and track engagement.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of market/customer analysis principles, methodologies, tools, and techniques.
  • Working knowledge of project management fundamentals and proven ability to manage a variety of projects simultaneously through to completion.
  • Knowledge of product lines and business processes in the financial sector; front line experience providing financial services to customers is an asset.

You’re perfect for this role if you have:

  • Superior written and oral communication skills.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) skills, and working knowledge of Google Ads and Analytics is preferred.
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
  • A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation is required.

We invest in our employees by offering:

  • A competitive base salary plus performance-based incentive pay, and a pension plan with SASCU matching all funds.
  • Comprehensive group benefits coverage including extended health and dental care, travel insurance, and life insurance, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
  • Flexible spending account for additional health and personal wellness activities and expenses.
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid time off including vacation, medical/care time, a flexible “Floater Day”, and paid community volunteering.
  • Opportunities for career growth, financial assistance for training and development, and rewards and recognition.
  • Additional benefits including waived or reduced banking fees and reduced rates on personal loans and mortgages.

This is a full-time, Monday to Friday position. It is an excellent opportunity for a community-minded individual to further their career within a successful and growing organization. If this sounds like you, let us know! To apply, please email a cover letter and résumé to us at hr@sascu.com.

 

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Consideration will be given to a partial remote work arrangement for the successful candidate. A regular in-branch presence is required.

 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

SASCU is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit and select applicants for employment solely based on their qualifications, with emphasis on selecting the best-qualified person for the job. We support an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their experiences, ideas, and perspectives.

 

A bit about SASCU:

SASCU Financial Group offers a broad range of personal and business financial services through SASCU Credit Union and its three lines of business: SASCU Insurance, SASCU Wealth, and Commercial banking. SASCU Credit Union branches are in Sicamous and Sorrento, plus two in Salmon Arm. Established in 1946, SASCU has more than 19,000 members, 150 staff, and $1 billion in assets. In addition, SASCU stewards $235 million in client investments and serves more than 5,000 insurance customers. Learn more at www.sascu.com

 

The successful candidate will be required to meet fidelity bonding requirements, including completion of references, a criminal record check, and credit check.

Project Coordinator

Lloydminster, Saskatoon, or any branch location, SK

Hybrid Work Arrangement

As a Project Coordinator, you work closely with our Project Manager supporting projects driving business productivity, efficiency, and operations through innovation and project management execution.

You will be involved with all aspects of delivery, focusing on tracking and reporting on portfolio status of multiple projects concurrently to our team and partners. You apply project management and analytical skills in Agile and hybrid project management environment. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, particularly Information Technology, is instrumental to successful outcomes. As you gain confidence and familiarity, you will manage smaller-scale projects.

Additionally, you will:

  • Support with discovery meetings, planning, scheduling, implementation, and roll-out of projects.
  • Translate business requirements into clear and concise user stories.
  • Communicate clearly and hold accountability to make the most of meetings.
  • Develop strong working relationships with colleagues and vendors, enabling you to gain a deep understanding of their business and operations, quickly.
  • Capture lessons learned, developing practices, then distribute to the appropriate audience.
  • Schedule project status meetings, take minutes and post to various repositories.
  • Create or utilize templates for schedules, agendas, checklists, etc.
  • Prepare, update, and manage documents defining business requirements, functional design, project plans, schedules, and reports.

What you will need for this role:

  • A related degree in Commerce / Management or Computer Sciences with a focus on Management Information Systems or Development. Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Preference is given to those with 1-3 years of experience in project coordination and reporting and/or process improvement experience.
  • Preference is also given to project management, change management, or Agile certification.
  • Ability to manage, analyze, and synthesize complex system requirements and work with a diverse group of business users and IT team members.
  • Strong evaluative and analytical skills.
  • Superior communication skills (written and verbal), organizational skills, and problem-solving.
  • Ability to hold accountability of internal and external partners.
  • Experience building and maintaining strong working relationships.

We are asking for a lot. Even if you don’t tick the boxes perfectly, please consider applying. We’re willing to support your learning and development.

What do we offer?

We were named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for the 6th consecutive year. This reflects our workplace culture and commitment to building relationships beyond banking with our members, and our team. We offer:

  • Preferred rates on our products and services
  • Benefits and pension, from day one
  • Competitive salary
  • Investment in your professional development
  • Community involvement

If the above describes you, we want to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by end of day, on May 31, 2023, to careers@synergycu.ca. Please quote competition #234701 in the Subject Line.

More details:

  • Position reports to the Project Manager
  • Hours: 37.5 hours weekly. Permanent full-time.
  • This position will be required to travel. Successful candidate must have access to reliable transportation.

A little more about us:

Synergy Credit Union is a people-inspired Credit Union with ambitious goals. We endeavour to deliver amazing financial experiences, earn our customers’ (members’) trust, grow our relationships, and build sustainable communities.

We exist to help our members achieve their financial goals by understanding their needs and delivering exceptional service in modern, convenient, and secure ways. We empower our members by sharing our experience and tools, so they can make robust plans through each stage of life.

At Synergy, our members are owners who profit when we do and who get a say in how we are run. We also live in the communities we serve. This matters to us. We invest locally by offering sponsorships, donations, and scholarships, and through volunteerism. We connect with groups looking to improve overall financial literacy by providing presentations and tailoring them for educational opportunities – for families, schools, youth groups – you name it. We are proud to serve more than 28,000 members and have reached over $2.2 billion in assets.

The Location:

Synergy operates on the lands referred to as Treaty 6 Territory, which encompasses the unceded lands of Indigenous Nations and Peoples, including the Plains Cree, Woodland Cree, Saulteaux, Nakota, Dene, and Metis.

Our Team is mostly located in Lloydminster. This role is eligible for hybrid work. Ideally, the incumbent would be based in Lloydminster or one of the communities we serve (such as Kindersley, Saskatoon, etc.).

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

Synergy aspires to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our country and encourages applications from everyone.

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

 

Manager, Project Execution Office

Open to any location in Canada
Innovation Credit Union – Find Branch(innovationcu.ca) or the ability to work from your home office

Innovation Credit Union has a bold ambition. In addition to being Canada’s next 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!

The Manager, Project Execution will focus on the implementation and ongoing evolution of ICU’s Project Execution office. You will bring your experience to ensure we are executing programs, and projects on time and on budget. You will coach your team to ensure we do not miss the details – or that we are not missing our project deadlines!

What will you do?

Providing support and education on multiple project management methodologies around the organization and promoting Agile cultural values and organizational acceptance of Agile as an operational methodology
Drive execution – and be able to manage stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Model.coach.care as a leader with your team and cross-functionally
Always leverage Microsoft Projects and AzureDevOps to paint the picture of resources and project execution on the go
Must have the ability to travel to and cover regionally as required.

Some things that would impress us:

  • Formal education in Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement and Project Management methodologies
  • Experience transforming an organization’s discipline in execution
  • Proven communication and collaboration skills
  • A passion for learning and growth


Visit the CAREERS page of our website www.innovationcu.ca to learn more and apply!

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