About StellerVista Credit Union

At StellerVista we believe in:

Accountability.
Our members, owners of StellerVista, and our communities can always count on us.

Responsiveness.
We listen and care so that we can provide exceptional service and advice.

Shared success.

The strength of our financial framework allows us to share this success with our members, communities, and employees.

Trust.
Our foundation is built on trust between our members, communities, and employees by creating a safe, engaged, and collaborative environment where our employees explore ideas and solutions.

Belonging.
Our credit union promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion with our members, within our communities and each other.

Community engagement.
Our knowledge and involvement make it better for us to live, work and play in this place we call home.

In January 2023, two Credit Unions, formerly East Kootenay Community Credit Union and Heritage Credit Union, merged together to create StellerVista Credit Union. Our members overwhelmingly voted in support of this merger as a single entity representing seven communities: Greenwood, Castlegar, Slocan Park, Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, and Elkford.

Position Overview:

The Director, Information Technology, provides strategic direction, governance, and operational leadership to the information technology function to ensure accessibility, reliability, and security across all business channels. This role also leads the data collection, analysis, and distribution functions for the credit union. The incumbent participates as a member of the senior management team and contributes to the overall growth culture and execution of the credit union’s business strategies and goals.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, MBA preferred.
• 5 – 7 years’ related IT experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity in a similar environment

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated ability to develop IT strategies and translate into tactical plans.

• Solid knowledge of ERM practices as they apply to protection and security of corporate systems and data.
• Strong focus on service delivery and results orientation
• Clear understanding of change leadership and the ability to promote and support technology change and adoption.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication skills with the ability to make technical information understandable.
• Solid understanding of applicable regulatory, legislative controls and governance procedures
• Experience leading in a unionized environment is preferred.

Job Location – Kootenay Region - Cranbrook, B.C.

Closing Date – Open until filled.

How to Apply

If this sounds like a position for you, Apply Now, and should you have a problem in uploading your resume, please contact us at employment@ekccu.com

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.

We’re proud of our team. They make us who we are.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or better