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Manager of Lending

Located in the coveted Kootenay region, Heritage Credit Union (HCU) is proud to be one of the longest running community-based Credit Unions in BC’s Kootenay region. HCU is dedicated to providing full financial services to the local community with branches in Castlegar, Slocan Valley, and the West Boundary.  We are committed to being a progressive, financially strong, goal-orientated organization always placing our members and cooperative philosophy first and foremost.

The Opportunity

HCU is currently recruiting for the position of Manager of Lending.  This is a permanent, full-time employment opportunity working from the administration offices located in Castlegar, BC.

Reporting to the CEO, and as a member of the senior management team, this position is responsible to  provide strategic leadership and advice on all credit (commercial and retail) related matters throughout the organization. Overseeing the organization’s credit activities, this position is responsible for leading, coaching, and directing the team of professionals within the lending department to ensure we are providing our members with quality service and advice to achieve organizational goals and targets.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Participating in the development of corporate strategies by identifying short and long-term objectives and contributing to the design and development of policies and programs;
  • Initiating action to improve growth and development of the credit union’s loan portfolio by pursuing new business and establishing and maintaining liaison with business and community contacts;
  • Effectively mentor, coach and develop staff to ensure sales and business development objectives are achieved and members receive consistent level of quality, personalized service;
  • Managing the lending staff of the credit union to ensure compliance with established business practices, legislation, regulations, by-laws, policies, and procedures;
  • Developing and recommending changes to policies and procedures for effective and efficient lending services;
  • Identifying risk issues and ensuring processes are in place to effectively identify and manage risk and delinquent accounts;
  • Resolving complex lending issues and member complaints referred by staff to ensure needs of members and the credit union are met;
  • Aiding in the development and administration of processes for product and service referrals to varying credit union departments and subsidiaries;
  • Completion of regulatory reporting requirements on an on-going basis;
  • Active contributor to the applicable committees as required;
  • Act as a liaison with auditors on lending files and loans administration activities.

 

Qualification and Skill Requirements

The preferred candidate will possess a minimum of five to seven years related financial institution experience and post-secondary education in Commerce, Business or Finance.  An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Our preferred candidate will also demonstrate:

  • An understanding of credit adjudication principles, policies and procedures and a proven track record of responsible adjudication;
  • Demonstrated experience including at least five years of personal and commercial lending experience, some at the supervisory level;
  • An understanding of credit union regulatory requirements;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage, coach, motivate and develop employees to ensure high productivity;
  • Good organizational skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines providing service-oriented solutions to both internal and external customers;
  • An awareness of the external economic environment.

 

At Heritage Credit Union we are pleased to offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, company paid benefits, health care spending account, pension, paid time off, bonus incentives, as well as the benefits of living in the highly desired Kootenay region.  https://destinationcastlegar.com

If you are looking to further your career within a successful, community-minded organization, HCU could be the place for you.  Check us out at: https://www.heritagecu.ca

 

To Apply

Interested candidates can apply by quoting posting #21-02 and submitting a cover letter and resume via email by December 15, 2021: hr@heritagecu.ca

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

 

 

 

Manager, Corporate Services

Manager, Corporate Services

Who are we?
Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (the Corporation) is the deposit guarantor for Saskatchewan credit unions, and the primary regulator for credit unions and SaskCentral. Our objective is to instill confidence in Saskatchewan credit unions. We promote responsible credit union governance, and the strength and stability of the credit union system.
We are seeking a confident, forward-thinking leader with strong human resources, governance, planning, vendor management and communications skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and aspires to make an impact on shaping our future, to join the Corporate Operations team.

How you will spend your time:
Reporting to the Vice-President Corporate Operations, you will manage human resources, including benefits and payroll, ensuring alignment with the culture and talent needs of the Corporation. You will manage corporate communications and image strategies to build awareness of the Corporation’s brand and purpose. In addition, the position is responsible to manage the Corporation’s governance framework, corporate planning, policy/procedures, records, and relationships with third party suppliers. Working closely with senior management, you will recommend board policies and practices, execute strategic initiatives, plan, and allocate resources for corporate activities to achieve business plans.

What you’ll need:
• Degree in Business Administration/Commerce
• Professional designation and/or membership in CPHR/IABC
• Several years’ progressive leadership experience in corporate operations
• Exposure to corporate governance, planning, human resources management, communications, and project management and records are required.
• Experience leading a team of direct reports would be considered an asset.

The core competencies include teamwork, change leadership, effective communication, impact and influence, facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution, problem solving and decision making. Lending to your success is your ability to demonstrate your people leadership skills as a coach and mentor committed to developing the talents of others.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits. The salary range for this position is $93,117-$116,394. For more information on the Corporation, please visit our website www.cudgc.sk.ca.

To Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume stating competition number MGR-CS by November 30, 2021 to HR@cudgc.sk.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation values and supports workplace diversity. We believe diverse ideas, opinions and perspectives make our organization stronger.

Project Manager

At Conexus, it’s not what we do, it’s how we do it.

Are you ready to make a move and work for a company who puts the financial well-being of its members first? It’s not just something we say at Conexus. It’s a promise delivered by our 900 employees each day. We are passionate about our members’ financial health, and our employees reflect that passion. At Conexus it’s about more than conducting a banking transaction, it’s about creating a personalized experience for each member. We do this by keeping it simple and lending an ear to each member’s individual needs throughout Saskatchewan.

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.

The bigger picture

We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative individual to come on board as a Project Manager. As our newest Project Manager, your role will include the critical task of implementing complex information technology solutions on various projects. In this position, you will ensure the success of assigned projects by providing project management expertise and leadership in all components. This includes support and guidance of sponsors and stakeholders to initiate, plan, execute and close projects within pre-determined parameters of time, budget, and quality expectations while providing intended deliverables.

How you’ll be spending your time

  • Contributing to organizational strategic direction by ensuring the success of projects managed.
  • Supporting project sponsors and stakeholders through all stages of assigned projects.
  • Counselling and guiding project sponsors and stakeholders to learn, adapt and integrate project methodologies in their self-managed projects.
  • Supporting the delivery of world-class member service through ensuring the success of projects that ultimately affect how the organization provides that service.

The way people describe you

You are a strong collaborator that can motivate diverse teams and drive them to maximum performance to achieve their goals. You are a trusted partner who can look at the overall business problem when working through the resolution. A person who enjoys developing and maintaining relationships with others across the organization. Your excellent communication skills allow you to connect with people at all levels. You are a creative problem solver, results-oriented and hold yourself accountable. As our ideal candidate, you have experience with IT projects and love to bring these projects to life.

The experience you bring

  • Minimum of three years of project management experience leading projects with a technology focus or in a technology-specific environment. We require a minimum of three years of experience, but the more the better!
  • Post-secondary education.
  • Information technology acumen.
  • PMP certification is an asset.
  • Change management skills and knowledge.
  • Experience delivering projects following various project management methodologies such as waterfall and agile.
  • Strong facilitation skills.

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

So, what do you think – does this sound like you? Do you think you’re the right fit for Conexus and can rock this role? If you do, and you have the qualifications outlined above, then we encourage you to apply now. If you have questions about this position, please contact Tahnee at tahnee.smerchynski@conexus.ca. But act fast, the opportunity closes on November 28th.

Chief Executive Officer

The Organization: North Peace Savings & Credit Union

North Peace Savings & Credit Union (NPSCU) is a full-service financial organization offering retail and business banking, investment, and insurance products. NPSCU is uniquely situated to provide the financial products, services, and advice that help members achieve their goals, ambitions and overall financial peace of mind. All banking decisions are made locally, with a deep understanding of North Eastern B.C. As a local financial institution, NPSCU is perfectly positioned to meet the optimism, energy, and big ideas of its members with enthusiasm, engagement, and financial leadership.

To learn more, please visit NPSCU’s website.

 

The Opportunity: Chief Executive Officer

The primary purpose of this position is to assist NPSCU in living out our corporate Mission, “Helping our members succeed in life.” and our Service Mission, “To build rewarding relationships through a superior service experience”. One of the primary means to achieve this end is to develop a highly effective team of employees and develop each employee to their highest potential through coaching and leadership.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:

  • A Degree in Business Administration or a related field of study (Master’s degree preferred), or an equivalent combination of education and experience,
  • Several years of progressive leadership experience in the financial services industry, preferably within the credit union environment, including 10 or more years of senior management and leadership experience in a multi-faceted environment,
  • Experience leading a broad range of business lines to manage competing interests and priorities to optimize the needs of the business, with specific experience in credit and marketing preferred,
  • Ability to manage in a multiple stakeholder environment, including effective working relationships with an elected Board of Directors, and
  • Ability to scan and interpret FI and related industries, reading the industries and selecting the strategies/directions to ensure NPSCU maintains the position of being a market leader.

 

The complete opportunity profile can be viewed: Here

 

Contact: Nick Lay or Greg Longster

Leaders International Executive Search

#880 – 609 Granville Street

Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5

Phone: (604) 688-8422

Email: vancouver@leadersinternational.com

 

Operations Coordinator, Corporate Operations

Operations Coordinator, Corporate Operations – 20 Month Term

Who are we?

Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation is the deposit guarantor for Saskatchewan credit unions and the primary regulator for Saskatchewan credit unions and SaskCentral, together, Provincially Regulated Financial Institutions (PRFIs). We work closely with these institutions to ensure they employ sound business practices to enhance the strength and stability of the Saskatchewan credit union system.

We are seeking a confident, highly motivated professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced co-operative environment.

How you will spend your time:

As Operations Coordinator – Corporate Operations you will provide administrative support and contribute to the coordination of workflows required by individual teams and vendors to ensure ongoing operations and initiatives are met in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.

This position is responsible to:

  • provide administrative support including the coordination, development, formatting, editing/proofreading and distribution of reports, board items and materials.
  • provide coordination across multiple departments and with vendors, for the development, preparation and distribution of corporate documents and materials
  • support for human resource functions including recruitment, benefits, payroll and compensation
  • support the records management process; archiving electronic and physical documents and coordinating the storage and destruction of offsite records
  • provide back-up to the Executive Assistant and other Operations Coordinators
  • provide support to Corporate Operations team and VP Corporate Operations as required

What you’ll need:

  • Office Education or Business Administration and/or administrative experience
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • exceptional proofreading and editing skills with a high degree of attention to detail
  • ability to set priorities and manage multiple assignments within deadlines
  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • ability to understand and execute oral and written instruction
  • ability to create, compose, proof and edit written materials

The core competencies for these positions focus on initiative, analytical thinking, concern for quality, teamwork, communication, and relationship building.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits. The salary range for this position is $42,992 – $53,741. For more information on the Corporation, please visit our website www.cudgc.sk.ca.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter stating Competition Number OC-CUDGC by November 23, 2021 to HR@cudgc.sk.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Corporation values and supports workplace diversity. We believe diverse ideas, opinions and perspectives make our organization stronger.

Small Business Relationship Manager

Lakeland Credit Union is a provider of financial products and services in the Lakeland area. We have been serving our members in Bonnyville, Cold Lake and surrounding rural communities for over 80 years. We believe in community, integrity, excellence, the co-operative system and our people.

What opportunity awaits?

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting our business members and providing advice that supports their financial well-being.

As our Small Business Relationship Manager, you will show aptitude as a trusted advisor by building and retaining member relationships through the sale of commercial credit and cash management solutions. This role will manage a designated portfolio of commercial small business member relationships. In addition, this role will promote and negotiate business-banking services to current and potential members. The Small Business Relationship Manager will proactively develop long-term, mutually profitable relationships with members, service partners and local markets to optimize business opportunities and referrals.

Responsibilities:

  • Proactively assess and anticipate member’s needs to identify solutions to meet those needs and the member’s broader business objectives
  • Manage a portfolio of commercial relationships including daily decisions, new credit requests, annual reviews, risk mitigation with a strong emphasis on business development and member retention
  • Work collaboratively with internal members to ensure all activities are in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and policies and procedures to minimize errors and omissions

 Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years of business lending support experience
  • Post-secondary degree in Business or other relevant combined education and experience

Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefit package, matching retirement savings plan and employee financial services benefits.

Thank you for your interest in Lakeland Credit Union however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application deadline:  This posting will remain open until suitable candidate is identified.

Job Location

Cold Lake, AB

*This successful candidate must be bondable and will be subject to a pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record and credit checks.

 

Manager, Central Credit

Bring your professional experience to our team of lenders. Your strong judgement and leadership skills will be key in helping shape solutions for our retail and commercial members.

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 communities we serve in the Shuswap. We believe in fostering a work environment that is the perfect blend of friendliness, support, and professionalism (not to mention fun)! Add in a competitive salary, and perks such as our employee incentive plan, reduced banking fees, and spectacular natural scenery, and you’ll see why SASCU is an award-winning employer.

As the Manager, Central Credit and under the direction of the Director, Credit you will manage SASCU’s personal credit approval, administration, and review activities. This position ensures that proposed loans adhere to existing policy guidelines, that documentation is adequate to ensure security of collateral and that ongoing administration and review is adequate to maintain the loan portfolio’s quality and profitability while enabling portfolio growth.  Additionally, this position manages and directs departmental employees and ensures that they receive adequate training, coaching, and support; acts as resources to ensure lending policies and procedures are followed and administrative lending risk is minimized.

 

What you’ll do:

  • Perform reviews, analysis and approvals of credit applications, managing risk within credit granting approval limits; identify areas of potential loss or liability and initiate action to minimize exposure to risk;
  • Support Director, Credit in developing realistic operational plans and budgets to ensure that the needs of the credit union are met in the personal lending area;
  • Manage the credit union’s personal lending portfolios to ensure they are managed according to established practices and procedures;
  • Manage pricing (discounting) within the guidelines established by Finance to ensure profitability within credit union operations;
  • Act as a liaison with auditors on lending files and loans administration activities;
  • Provide input into SASCU’s credit processes to meet service standards for turnaround times to members;
  • Support Director, Credit to establish, administer and review systems and procedures to protect the quality and profitability of SASCU’s loan portfolio;
  • Provide day-to-day direction, problem solving and oversight to the Personal Lending staff;
  • Role model SASCU’s organizational values and leadership competencies and implement programs and initiatives that build member relationships to enhance service and contribute to the growth of the credit union’s personal loan portfolio.

 

What you’ll bring:

  • A business administration degree or diploma is preferred;
  • Ten years of previous banking or credit union experience, including at least five years personal and commercial lending experience, some at the supervisory level;
  • An in-depth understanding of credit adjudication principles, policies and procedures and a proven track record of responsible adjudication;
  • Ability to manage, coach, motivate and develop employees to ensure high staff productivity;
  • Ability to communicate well, both verbal and written, and to provide service-oriented solutions to internal customers;
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to identify trends, omissions and errors within the portfolio and adjudication processes;
  • An awareness of the external economic environment.

 

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 over $900 million in assets. Learn more at www.sascu.com

 

To apply:

This is a full-time Monday to Friday position. It 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.

 

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to meet fidelity bonding requirements, including completion of references, a criminal record check, and credit check. Employment offers will be conditional on the candidate providing satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccination (vaccination records or receipts issues by the Province), subject only to valid legal or medical exceptions, and complying with all pandemic/epidemic control measures affecting the workplace.

VERILOAN BUSINESS ANALYST

Would you like to earn above average pay helping members meet their financial goals, maintain a strong work life balance, a flexible schedule and have the security of a career – path supported by your organization? We offer that and so much more.

THE COMPANY – Our Purpose is to redefine banking by helping Canadians simplify their lives and reach their financial goals by reinvesting profits into our members, communities and our people. Now that Responsible Banking!

Click the link below to see what Innovation Credit Union is about! Trust us, you are going to want to learn more about who we are!

Innovation Credit Union – About Us (innovationcu.ca)

THE POSITION: This position is responsible for providing dedicated resource, support and strategic insight to specific projects while working with Subject Matter Experts on project teams or independently completing tasks within a project scope.  The person in this role is deep in knowledge regarding a specific areas of expertise and has built a diverse background and skillset. Driven to add value to processes to make them make sense for the Credit Union and our members, this person has a history of success and impact. Interested in both the retail lending and development areas of the Credit Union helps this person maintain a balanced, measured approach to projects and can relate extremely well to the individuals/teams they work with.

 

A VeriLoan Business Analyst does the following:

    • Support Innovation’s project management, change management, and agile disciplines/methodology and provides the processes, structures, and tools for project management.
    • Effectively communicate with team members and other stakeholders.
    • Support the development and execution of projects by working closely with project manager, business owner(s), and team members.
    • Provide organizational insight to the project and effectively contribute to the team to execute strategic initiatives/activities
    • Act as key resource and support for Project Managers in working alongside sponsors and business owners in executing strategic work
    • Understand the linkage in the execution of strategic projects and activities to the achievement of corporate strategy.

     

Why Should You Apply?

  • You want to be an ambassador of a forward-thinking, member focused organization
  • You have a minimum of one year of related post-secondary education or equivalent (business certificate plus additional courses, e.g. lending training)
  • You posses a minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience or equivalent education and experience
  • You are experienced with lending applications and processes
  • You have proven collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with various stakeholders
  • You are competent in Microsoft Office 365, specifically MS Project, DevOps, SharePoint, Teams
  • You have excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
  • You have a demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and development

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.

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