Careers
Unlock Your Potential with a Fulfilling Career at Synergy Credit Union
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Look no further than Synergy Credit Union. Our team is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of our members and the communities we serve. Joining our team means joining something bigger than just a job – it’s a purpose.
Synergy CU named one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers for the 7th consecutive year!
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Knowing Our Members
Commitment to Our Communities
Credit Union Principles
We've been serving our communities since 1943. We're in this for the long-haul, and we are dedicated to making our members and communities prosperous. At Synergy, we build relationships beyond banking.
Member Service Focus
Professional Development
Culture of Empowerment
Diversity and Inclusion
Equality
Accessibility
Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
Member Service Focus
Professional Development
Culture of Empowerment
Diversity and Inclusion
Equality
Accessibility
Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
Some of the perks we provide
As an employer, our culture, environment, and strategy put people first. We’re proud to have created a great place to work, learn, and grow a career. You can expect us to provide a safe, healthy, and flexible workplace. This includes profit sharing, competitive compensation, above-average benefits, participation in the Global Corporate Challenge, virtual health care, development & mentoring, and training, including Truth and Reconciliation, bias, and anti-money laundering.
Discover New Horizons: Exciting Career Opportunities
Launch your career in the financial industry with an organization invested in you and your community!
As a Financial Services Associate (FSA) in our New Grad Program, you will be part of a fantastic team, building knowledge and growing your skills as a financial industry professional.
The Synergy Experience – what is it exactly?
Just ask our employees! Their dedication to our clients (members) and each other has created an incredible place to work. We’re a member-owned, cooperative financial institution driven to provide an unmatched member experience. We offer a competitive full suite of personalized products & services, and we’re proud to give back: helping build strong communities along the way.
What does a Financial Services Associate do?
FSAs work in a retail banking environment where they have a meaningful impact on the financial wellness of our customers (members). They connect with current and prospective members, understand their financial goals, provide informative and personalized advice, and recommend solutions and products to achieve those goals and enable financial success.
Our ideal candidate is a relationship builder. You’re motivated, with strong problem-solving and organizational skills. You'll be a part of a team of knowledgeable professionals with a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional service to our membership, including on accounts and deposit products, investments, and lending products and services (such as personal, small business, and ag loans and mortgages).
If you’re passionate about building relationships, sharing expertise, and helping people meet their financial goals, this is the dynamic career you’re looking for!
How will you get there?
Synergy’s 12-week FSA Learning Program is based on experiential learning and strikes the right balance of structure and personalization. You will complete assigned learnings giving you a solid knowledge base and spend time with teams such as our Financial Services Team, Contact Centre, and rural branches. You’ll gain valuable insight into our systems, the workings of each area, and the collaborative effort that takes place across the organization to ensure a successful member experience. All the while, you’ll be gaining on-the-job experience, growing your confidence, and building the skills to make a meaningful impact in our members’ lives.
You’re great at (or excited to learn)
- Managing a portfolio and partnering with current and potential members to discover their goals and priorities
- Advising and delivering on a variety of products and services to meet clients’ unique needs
- Engaging in outreach, marketing, and follow-up opportunities to proactively seek out new business and deepen existing relationships, and
- Promoting Synergy Credit Union within our communities. This includes engaging in business development activities, volunteerism, outreach activities, and participation in campaigns
What you bring…
- Recent or upcoming post-secondary graduation (i.e. prior to May 31, 2025) in a related field such as Business, Finance, or Accounting
- Great relationship building skills
- Previous sales experience working with goals, strong closing/referral techniques, and pipeline development is preferred
*We encourage you to apply! Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
More details…
- Positions available: 2
- Hours: Full-time; 75 hours biweekly. Flexibility to work outside typical business hours as required
- Salary: $53 900 - $67 400 annually
- Preference for candidates to complete the FSA Learning Program at Lloydminster Synergy Centre; once training is completed, opportunities may be available at any branch location
What do we offer?
We were named one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers for the 7th consecutive year. This reflects our workplace culture and commitment to building relationships beyond banking with members, and our team.
We provide:
- Competitive salary
- Work/life balance
- Investment in your professional development
- Leadership development and mentorship programs
- Benefits from day 1, pension, and fabulous perks like preferred rates
- Community involvement opportunities
To apply…
Submit your cover letter and resume by end of day Friday, November 22 to careers@synergycu.ca, referencing competition #245401 in the subject line.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Those under consideration will be contacted. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a bonding process including a criminal record check and credit check.
A little more about us…
Synergy Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution serving more than 27,000 voting and non-voting members from 12 communities within west-central Saskatchewan. Synergy Credit Union is the fifth-largest credit union in the province of Saskatchewan and is one of the leading credit unions in Canada, with more than $2.5 billion in assets under administration. Synergy Credit Union provides core banking services through the traditional branch network, the Canada-wide AccuLink® ATM network, online banking, mobile web banking, as well as through the Member Contact Centre. More complex and advanced services, such as financial advice and analysis, are delivered by specialists who may be located at select branches or available to meet in a location of the member’s choice by request.
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 Métis.
Synergy aspires to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our country and encourages applications from everyone.
The Synergy Experience – what is it exactly? Just ask our employees. Their dedication to our customers (members) and each other has created an incredible place to work. We offer personalized and competitive services and are proud to be a part of your local community.
We are seeking a Member Advisor to help us continue our rich tradition of serving our community – since 1943!
What do our Member Advisors do?
You are one of the first people our members encounter at the branch. You will help them with whatever they are looking for or guide them to identify services and solutions they may not yet be aware of. Our Member Advisors serve our members through various channels: in person, digitally or by phone.
Don’t have banking experience? Not to worry; we have a great training program! This is an excellent opportunity for the customer service focused professional who has experience in retail, hospitality, or financial services.
As a Member Advisor, you will:
- Greet our members and provide them with the services they seek,
- Process transactions,
- Provide troubleshooting and guidance around the use of our technology products or any other challenges a member may have,
- Highlight and promote our credit union products and solutions,
- Engage in proactive member communication by participating in outbound calling, credit union promotions, campaigns, and other creative strategies,
- Identify suspicious transactions or interactions and respond appropriately.
What you need for this role:
- Customer service experience
- Sales skills
- Experience handling cash and completing financial transactions
- Tech savviness and a love for technology
- A desire to learn in a culture that embraces ongoing learning and development
- Enjoyment in working with the public – by engaging and providing assistance to meet our members’ needs.
What do we offer?
- Competitive salary
- Benefits and pension (from day 1), and fabulous perks like preferred rates
- Work/life balance
- Investment in your professional development
- Leadership development and mentorship programs
- Community involvement opportunities
If the above describes you, we want to hear from you! Submit your cover letter and resume to careers@synergycu.ca, by end of day on November 10, 2024, referencing competition #245214 in the subject line.
More details:
- Permanent full-time. 37.5 hours weekly.
- Salary: $44,700 to $55,800 per annum.
A little more about us:
We’ve been named one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers for the 7th consecutive year. This reflects our workplace culture and commitment to building relationships beyond banking with our members, and our team.
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 29,000 members from 12 communities in west-central Saskatchewan and have reached over $2.5 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. Inclusive of Saskatoon, Lloydminster, Kindersley, Macklin, Denzil, Lashburn, Marshall, Maidstone, Neilburg, Marsden, St. Walburg, and Paradise Hill.
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 Credit Union aspires to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our country and encourages applications from everyone.
The Synergy Experience – what is it exactly? Just ask our employees. Their dedication to our customers (members) and each other has created an incredible place to work. We offer personalized and competitive services and are proud to be a part of your local community.
We are seeking a Member Advisor to help us continue our rich tradition of serving our community – since 1943!
What do our Member Advisors do?
You are one of the first people our members encounter at the branch. You will help them with whatever they are looking for or guide them to identify services and solutions they may not yet be aware of. Our Member Advisors serve our members through various channels: in person, digitally or by phone.
Don’t have banking experience? Not to worry; we have a great training program! This is an excellent opportunity for the customer service focused professional who has experience in retail, hospitality, or financial services.
As a Member Advisor, you will:
- Greet our members and provide them with the services they seek,
- Process transactions,
- Provide troubleshooting and guidance around the use of our technology products or any other challenges a member may have,
- Highlight and promote our credit union products and solutions,
- Engage in proactive member communication by participating in outbound calling, credit union promotions, campaigns, and other creative strategies,
- Identify suspicious transactions or interactions and respond appropriately.
What you need for this role:
- Customer service experience
- Sales skills
- Experience handling cash and completing financial transactions
- Tech savviness and a love for technology
- A desire to learn in a culture that embraces ongoing learning and development
- Enjoyment in working with the public – by engaging and providing assistance to meet our members’ needs
What do we offer?
- Competitive salary
- Benefits and pension (from day 1), and fabulous perks like preferred rates
- Work/life balance
- Investment in your professional development
- Leadership development and mentorship programs
- Community involvement opportunities
If the above describes you, we want to hear from you! Submit your cover letter and resume to careers@synergycu.ca, by end of day on November 19, 2024, referencing competition #245315 in the subject line.
More details:
- Temporary part-time, for about 12 months. 30 hours bi-weekly.
- Salary: $44,700 to $55,800 per annum.
A little more about us:
We’ve been named one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers for the 7th consecutive year. This reflects our workplace culture and commitment to building relationships beyond banking with our members, and our team.
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 29,000 members from 12 communities in west-central Saskatchewan and have reached over $2.5 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. Inclusive of Saskatoon, Lloydminster, Kindersley, Macklin, Denzil, Lashburn, Marshall, Maidstone, Neilburg, Marsden, St. Walburg, and Paradise Hill.
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 Credit Union 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
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the overall strategic and operational performance of Synergy Credit Union to ensure the membership and employees’ needs are met today and into the future. This is an exciting opportunity for a financial services executive who genuinely cares about the well-being of people and balances this with the business need to lead progressive revenue strategies driving growth, innovation, and new capabilities.
Leading a workforce of approximately 250 employees with a $42.7M operating budget, the CEO fosters a high-performing culture with a humble leadership approach and demonstrates operational excellence by executing on the strategic vision. Relationships are at the core of nurturing members’ ongoing needs and championing opportunities to continue to thrive in the competitive financial space. The CEO has exceptional experience communicating and managing change effectively, building commitment during times of transformation and modernization.
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To Apply:
Please email a cover letter & resume (PDF or Word Document only) to Edmonton@leadersinternational.com and indicate the role title in the subject line.
Elevate Your Career: Internal Advancement Opportunities
If one of our career opportunities peaks your interest, email your resume including the competition number of the specific career posting to careers@synergycu.ca.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer.