Board of Directors

Affinity Credit Union; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution is calling for nominations for four Board Director positions for three-year terms. Candidates must demonstrate strategic skills and governance expertise, engaging in discussions that reflect the values and vision of the institution. Ideal applicants will help guide community-focused initiatives and champion member interests. Submit applications by January 13, 2025.

Qualifications

• Directors must represent Affinity and champion its vision.
• Engage in discussions valuing diverse opinions.
• Make prudent business decisions based on risk assessments.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Board's strategic decisions align with member values.
• Participate in discussions regarding financial health.
• Guide Affinity towards its vision of community service.

Skills

Strategic skills

Leadership skills

Governance expertise

Risk assessment

Business decision-making

Job description

Board of Directors

About Affinity Credit Union

At Affinity Credit Union, we are focused on serving the community. We are dedicated to looking out for our members’ financial health by offering great products, competitive rates and genuine, professional advice.

We are a co‑operative financial institution that is 100% owned by more than 144,000 members and Saskatchewan’s largest credit union! Affinity has more than $9.5 billion in managed assets with 49 locations in 41 communities. The future is bright for Affinity, its members and Saskatchewan communities.

Our purpose as an organization and promise to our members, employees and communities is built on co‑operative values and principles. These values and principles guide us in all we do and set us apart from any other financial institution. We had our members in mind when we built our purpose, vision and values. Where we’re headed and how we get there are closely aligned with what our members have told us they want to see in their financial institution.

Our Purpose

Connecting people and communities to financial possibilities.

Our Vision

To be Saskatchewan’s preferred financial partner and committed community builder.

Our Values

Open. Honest. Inclusive. Committed.

Co‑opeative principles

Affinity is a co‑operative financial institution meaning we’re owned by our members and guided by seven principles shared by every co‑operative.

Board of Directors Call for Nominations

The Affinity Board of Directors is comprised of 12 directors. Our Board of Directors works to ensure that Affinity remains a forward‑looking, responsible, and successful credit union, driven by what matters most: our members and communities. The Board determines the skills and competencies that constitute the ideal Board and recruits for specific skill sets, while ensuring that attributes such as maintaining a co‑operative nature remains a foundational part of our Board composition.

In 2025, four director positions are open for election, each for a three‑year term.

Nominations will be accepted from 12:00 am on December 16 until 12:00 pm on January 13, 2025.

2025 Director candidate criteria

Being a director demands a significant investment in time, energy, and expertise. It’s also a tremendous opportunity to contribute to the success of Affinity Credit Union.

General character attributes and abilities

Affinity is seeking directors with a broad range of strategic skills and depth of practice in leadership and governance. Potential candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• effectively represent Affinity and champion its vision, vision and values;
• engage in constructive and open discussions, valuing a diversity of opinions and perspectives to make well informed decisions in the best interest of Affinity;
• make prudent and complex business decisions based on risk assessments and market conditions that reflect the risk appetite and values of Affinity; and
• foster a culture that promotes continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation.

Specific skills and experience

In 2025, the board welcomes and encourages all qualified members, and is particularly interested in hearing from prospective candidates who have demonstrated experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Human Resources and compensation

Experience with human resources issues in a corporate environment with relevant knowledge of regulatory requirements, compensation plan design and administration, leadership development/talent management, succession planning, and compensation decision-making, including ensuring alignment between compensation plans and corporate strategy.

Information Technology

Knowledge of current and emerging technologies, current risk and regulatory requirements as they would specifically apply to Affinity’s strategic, regulatory and operating environment, including information security risk and cyber security risk.

Business Growth and Transformation

Knowledge and experience with designing and implementing a member‑focused service delivery strategy in a high‑growth, evolving industry, including experience in mergers and acquisitions; leading significant strategic change; using technology and digital capabilities to advance business objectives in a business similar in size and complexity to Affinity Credit Union; innovative and/or disruption in a sector; brand strategy and roll out.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Affinity’s board has identified diversity, equity and inclusion and Indigenization as essential elements in attracting high‑caliber directors and maintaining a high‑functioning board. In accordance with Affinity’s Board Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy, the credit union believes in having diverse representation among its directors, reflecting the diversity of our members, employees, stakeholders, and the communities the credit union serves. The board continually strives for their composition to include an array of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences that are representative of Affinity’s current and evolving membership. The Board also strives for balanced representation from large, medium and small and Indigenous Saskatchewan communities.

How to Apply

Review the Director Candidate Guide at Elections | Affinity Credit Union (affinitycu.ca) that provides information about the call for director candidates and the election process. If you have the qualifications outlined and you’re interested in being considered as a candidate to the Affinity Board of Directors, please complete and submit the Candidate Application no later than 12:00 pm January 13, 2025.

Note: Director candidates must reside in Saskatchewan, have been an Affinity member for a minimum of one year as at the closing date of nominations, and use Affinity Credit Union as their primary financial institution.

If you have questions, please contact Karen Bradley, Governance Relations Lead at 306.385.4425 or [e-mail].