Director

Job Information
Author pmnationtalk
Date September 10, 2024
Deadline October 05, 2024
Type Full Time
Company Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation
Location Saskatchewan
Category Director
Client Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation
Contact Information
selectioncommittee@cudgc.sk.ca

Director

Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (the Corporation) is the deposit guarantor and primary regulator for Saskatchewan provincially regulated credit unions and SaskCentral (together, Provincially Regulated Financial Institutions or PRFIs). The Corporation instills confidence in the province’s credit union system with a mandate of:

  • guaranteeing the repayment of deposits in Saskatchewan credit unions
  • establishing regulatory standards and ensuring PRFIs are performing to those standards
  • promoting responsible governance by PRFIs, and contributing to the strength and stability of the credit union system
  • directing PRFIs to take action on material deficiencies, and any issue that may put depositors’ funds at risk
  • maintaining and managing a guarantee fund in a sound and prudent manner

The selection committee is now seeking candidates for the Corporation’s board of directors. The board is responsible for the governance of the Corporation and is responsible for providing oversight, strategic direction, planning and vision, and developing and implementing corporate policy.

The committee will assess the candidates against the competency-based needs of the board. Board members are selected based on the particular skill set/expertise currently needed to support the board. By implementing a competency-based approach, the Corporation is able to make effective use of intellectual capital in the decision-making processes.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will meet the competencies identified by the board and have a combination of diverse skills, knowledge, experience, education and personal attributes.

A candidate may only apply one year after they are no longer employed by the Saskatchewan provincial government, a credit union, or SaskCentral.

The committee is seeking candidates who possess a combination of the following attributes:

Industry/Technical Function/Dynamics
Knowledge of credit unions and
co-operatives
Active participation
Financial industry knowledge Open minded
Financial literacy/financial acumen Flexibility -adaptability to change
Governance and ethics Teamwork and partnering
Risk management Knowledge of governance and board/role
Strategic planning/thinking Commitment to “speak with one voice”
Regulatory roles and legislation Commitment to CUDGC values and ethics
Human resources Trust and relationship building
Information technology Consensus building/reasoned debate
Audit function Ability to effectively work/connect with management
Investment oversight Public relations/speaking
Legal background in a relevant field Change management
Personal Attributes
Integrity /ethics
Ability to commit time required
Commitment to learning and development
Ability to engage in healthy dialogue
Leadership
Initiative
Values fit

Two positions on the board (three-year terms) are required to be filled at this time. Knowledge of credit unions or co-operatives, financial industry or regulatory roles and responsibilities would be an asset. Preference is given to current or former residents of Saskatchewan.

The Corporation believes in the benefits of a board that consists of diversity and inclusiveness. The unique skills and experience each individual brings are considered valuable. Diversity of board composition is a consideration.

To learn more about the Corporation or to apply as a candidate, please refer to our website  https://www.cudgc.sk.ca.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be screened for our initial criteria by Wednesday, September 25th, 2024. If qualified, you will receive a candidate package. Only those passing the initial criteria will be contacted. Please submit the completed candidate package by end of day on October 4th, 2024.

A complete package consists of the following:

  • Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement
  • Director Candidate Guide

For any questions regarding the Corporation’s board or the application process, please email:

Deanna Bergbusch,
Vice-President, Corporate Operations at
deanna.bergbusch@cudgc.sk.ca or

Brent Schellenberg,
CEO at
brent.schellenberg@cudgc.sk.ca.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. We thank all applicants for their interest.

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