About Us

Creston & District Credit Union has been serving its members since 1951.  We are an independent Credit Union, and we serve the Creston community from one branch.  With over 4,500 members, Creston & District Credit Union is committed to the well-being of the community it serves and has a member-first philosophy.

 

The Opportunity

 Drive the economic heartbeat of the Creston Valley by empowering local businesses to expand, innovate, and thrive.

We are seeking a community-minded, analytically sharp Commercial Account Manager to manage and grow a diverse commercial credit portfolio within our vibrant service region of over 10,000 residents. Managing small-to-medium enterprise (SME) loan sizes up to $2.5 million, you will act as a vital financial partner to businesses driving our local economy—from retail storefronts on Canyon Street to major regional manufacturing and timber operations.

Job Overview

• Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Work Arrangement: Fully In-Office (Creston, BC branch)
• Salary Range: $80,000 – $95,000 per year (negotiable, depending on experience)
• Portfolio Scope: Commercial loan sizes up to $2.5M
• Core Banking Platform: CGI
• Key Sectors: Commercial Real Estate, Retail, Accommodation/Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Timber/Forestry

Key Responsibilities

Sector-Specific Credit Review & Underwriting

• Conduct rigorous credit reviews for new and existing SME loan packages up to $2.5 million, utilizing commercial mortgages, equipment financing, operating lines, and term loans.
• Evaluate corporate financial health across diverse sectors, including analyzing seasonal cash flows for the accommodation industry and asset depreciation for manufacturing and timber operations.
• Author thorough credit applications and present risk-mitigated loan recommendations to the CEO and/or Credit Committee within pre-determined credit limits.
• Ensure strict compliance with internal credit policies, anti-money laundering (AML) screening, and Canadian financial regulations.

Proactive Risk & Delinquency Management

• Execute comprehensive annual credit reviews and ongoing risk assessments to detect early warning signs of credit deterioration or economic stress.
• Monitor account performance via CGI tools, analyzing financial trends, verifying covenant compliance, and assessing changes in borrower risk profiles.
• Manage account delinquencies aggressively, identifying late payments early, issuing notifications, and conducting targeted collection activities.
• Develop sustainable workout strategies for at-risk accounts, restructuring debt facilities or negotiating repayment schedules to minimize loan loss provisions.

Local Relationship Management & On-Site Business Development

• Manage an existing business portfolio, serving as a trusted financial advisor to local business owners, entrepreneurs, and operators.
• Conduct regular job-related travel across the Creston Valley for hands-on site visits, collateral inspections, and face-to-face annual commercial reviews.
• Proactively identify new lending opportunities by building strong networks with local developers, equipment dealers, and business associations.

Portfolio Administration & System Maintenance

• Utilize the CGI banking platform daily to process loan disbursements, monitor repayment schedules, and maintain meticulous digital credit files.
• Coordinate collateralization routines, ensuring property valuations, heavy equipment/machinery appraisals, security registrations, and PPSA filings are legally perfected before funding.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

Experience & Education

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of commercial lending, credit analysis, risk management, or business banking experience.
• Regional Mobility: Valid BC driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for local travel related to client site visits and annual updates.
• Regional Insight: Strong familiarity with the Kootenay region’s economic drivers (specifically timber, tourism/accommodation, and retail) is highly preferred.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Advanced Risk & Delinquency Management: Proven ability to identify credit weaknesses, manage arrears, handle delinquent accounts, and navigate complex debt workouts or restructures.
• Robust Credit Review Capabilities: High proficiency in analyzing financial statements, calculating debt service coverage ratios (DSCR), and assessing asset-backed loan collateral.
• Asset-Backed Lending Expertise: Mastery of equipment financing structures, lease-versus-buy analysis, depreciation metrics, and residual values for machinery.
• Banking System Proficiency: Hands-on experience with CGI core banking software is a significant asset.
• Local Market Agility: Deep understanding of the localized challenges and opportunities facing rural and semi-rural businesses.
• Elite Communication: Polished interpersonal skills for conducting tough loan restructuring conversations, interviewing borrowers, and pitching to diverse business owners.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: $80,000 – $95,000 base salary.
• Financial Incentives: Performance-driven profit-sharing plan, activated upon meeting the credit union’s minimum profit targets and scaled based on overall team results.
• Retirement Planning: Generous retirement savings program featuring up to a 7% company matching contribution.
• Full Benefits Package: Comprehensive extended health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Community Impact: The unique opportunity to directly influence the growth and sustainability of the Creston Valley community.

• Professional Evolution: Ongoing support for continuous education, leadership development, and professional financial certifications.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your experience working with small-to-medium businesses to employmentopportunities@cdcu.com by August 15, 2026.