Top Benefits
About the role
Considering a career with our team?
Great choice! You're in the right place.
We're always on the lookout for fellow rock stars to join our epic team.
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Lang Branch
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Weyburn Branch
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Permanent, Full Time, On-site or Hybrid
Join the ‘SPARK’ at Weyburn Credit Union (WCU) in a dynamic executive role where strategy meets innovation. Located in the best place to live in the Prairies (Maclean’s Magazine), WCU is proud to be a values-driven, community-focused financial institution. We value self-improvement and providing a positive work environment. We're looking for a seasoned Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with leadership and management experience to join our executive team.
As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). You will manage and direct the accounting, financial reporting, capital and liquidity management, and interest rate risk management functions of the Credit Union. You will oversee the Finance department including the Finance Manager, Financial Analyst, and all activities and transactions that involve internal and external members. You will be responsible for ensuring Corporate Strength is aligned with the Credit Union’s strategy.
As a team member you will enjoy:
- A highly competitive executive compensation and benefits package.
- Work/life balance with flexible scheduling, generous vacation, and personal time.
- Leadership development and other professional growth opportunities.
- A matched pension plan of up to 7%, plus exclusive employee banking perks.
- A purpose-driven environment that encourages FUN, celebrates team success and community impact.
Your Spark:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and a professional accounting designation (I.e., CPA).
- 7–9 years of professional accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Accounting experience in a credit union or financial institution is a strong asset.
- Demonstrated excellence in leading high-performing teams and managing organization-wide operations and projects.
- Outstanding attention-to-detail, communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
WCU values continuous personal and professional development. If you do not meet all the criteria but believe that your qualifications and experience would be valuable in this position, we strongly encourage you to apply! All interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter explaining their fit for this position by email to recruitment@weyburncu.ca by July 25, 2025. Please note, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
What you can expect when you apply
1.
Apply
simply attach your resume to an email.
Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.
Apply
2.
Interview
If you are selected for an interview, we'll contact you to set up a time that works for both of us. You can expect the interview to last about an hour.
Not everyone will be contacted, only those selected for an interview.
3.
Offer
If you're the selected candidate for the position, we will be contacting you with an offer of employment.
This offer is conditional upon you successfully passing the criminal, financial and reference checks needed for your position.
The nitty-gritty
What you need to know about applying
Before you submit your application, please read the job posting carefully to ensure you possess the relevant skills and experience, as only qualified applicants will be considered.
Once you submit your application, you will receive an automated reply from recruitment@weyburncu.ca to confirm your application has been received. If you are short-listed for a position, we will contact you to move forward with an interview. If you're not short-listed for a specific posting you will not be contacted, however we encourage you to continue applying for future positions that match your qualifications and interest.
The Interview Process
After the position closes, our HR team will work hard to create a short list of candidates. If you are selected for an interview, we'll contact you directly to set up a mutually agreeable time. Your interview will be conducted by a member of our HR team and the department manager. You should expect the interview to take between 45-90 minutes, depending on the complexity of the position. We may ask you to fill out an additional employment assessment after the interview. All the information needed to access the assessment will be given to you at this time.
After we have completed all the interviews and received all the assessments, we will make our decision. You will be contacted from a member of our HR team, whether you were our chosen candidate or not.
FAQs
Will you receive confirmation of application?
Yes, you should receive an email from recruitment@weyburncu.ca confirming we received your application. If you do not receive an email, please contact recruitment@weyburncu.ca
Will you always be contacted?
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are not chosen, your resume will stay on file for three months and will be considered for any openings that fit your skills, education and experience.
If you have already sent in a general application, should you apply for a specific posting?
We keep resumes on file for three months however, if you feel there is a specific job posted that fits your skills, education and experience, please send in an application for that position.
Do we hire summer students?
We recruit and hire students from educational institutions each summer, depending on staffing needs.
Why you should join our epic team
It's about more than a job and a pay check. It's about making a difference in people's lives. It's about having a purpose. It's about belonging. You'll find that here.
We believe our success depends on attracting and retaining great people, that's why we offer a competitive total compensation package; but as an employer of choice, it doesn't end there. We work hard to provide our team members with a positive work environment, opportunities for advancement and the right work-life balance.
The TOTAL PACKAGE: compensation, benefits, & even pension
Above Industry Wages
Our salary ranges are set according to current market data and we review the figures annually so our employees can feel confident they’re being compensated fairly.
Performance-Based Incentives
Variable compensation is a performance based incentive program that rewards employees for accomplishing individual performance goals and for their efforts in helping the WCU achieve our objectives.
Generous Group Benefit Package
We contribute 50% of the cost shared premiums for employee benefits which include:
- Extended Health (prescriptions, vision and more!)
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance and
- AD&D
7% matched pension plan
We help our permanent employees achieve their retirement goals through matched contributions to a retirement program.
Preferred rates
We offer our permanent employees preferred rates on residential mortgages, consumer loans and investments.
Discounted banking fees
How does a no-fee account sound? Plus deep discounts on other services like credit cards, foreign exchange and more. It sounds like we care about our our employees' financial well-being! And we do!
Wellness Subsidy
We offer our staff $100.00 each year to go towards something that will benefit their physical wellbeing. This could be a gym membership, exercise equipment or vitamin program!
Work-Life Balance
7% matched pension plan
We help our permanent employees achieve their retirement goals through matched contributions to a retirement program.
Preferred rates
We offer our permanent employees preferred rates on residential mortgages, consumer loans and investments.
Discounted banking fees
How does a no-fee account sound? Plus deep discounts on other services like credit cards, foreign exchange and more. It sounds like we care about our our employees' financial well-being! And we do!
Generous Group Benefit Package
We contribute 50% of the cost shared premiums for employee benefits which include:
- Extended Health (prescriptions, vision and more!)
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance and
- AD&D
We are an employer that cares
7% matched pension plan
We help our permanent employees achieve their retirement goals through matched contributions to a retirement program.
Performance-Based Incentives
Variable compensation is a performance based incentive program that rewards employees for accomplishing individual performance goals and for their efforts in helping the WCU achieve our objectives.
Discounted banking fees
How does a no-fee account sound? Plus deep discounts on other services like credit cards, foreign exchange and more. It sounds like we care about our our employees' financial well-being! And we do!
We're ultra-local & here to help!
Book a meeting
Email Us
Call us at 306 842 6641
About Weyburn Credit Union
As a credit union, we do everything a bank does, only different. Better. If banks were ice cream cones, we’d have sprinkles. It’s about the sprinkles!
We are financially strong - with Assets of over $500 million. And over $700 million in Total Funds under Administration.
We serve over 8800 members - and when we serve them, we are committed to providing excellent member service by offering solutions and advice centered around you.
We are a full service financial institution - from loans to investments, everyday banking to financial planning and everything in between, we have you covered.
We have great people - Not only are they some of the most professional and well-trained in the industry, but they are your friends and neighbors so they care about you, your dreams, and your community.
We are member-owned - because our members are also our owners, our members always come first. So walk in like you own the place because you actually do. Our Credit Union is owned by the people who bank with us.
We put people before profit. Our profits have a higher purpose - they’re returned to you in the form of bonuses and rebates, great rates and better service, and put back into the communities where you live and work to do good.
We are local - we have branches in Weyburn, Lang and Yellow Grass. We are proud to be a large community employer and provide employment to approximately 85 local people.
Top Benefits
About the role
Considering a career with our team?
Great choice! You're in the right place.
We're always on the lookout for fellow rock stars to join our epic team.
-
Lang Branch
-
Weyburn Branch
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Permanent, Full Time, On-site or Hybrid
Join the ‘SPARK’ at Weyburn Credit Union (WCU) in a dynamic executive role where strategy meets innovation. Located in the best place to live in the Prairies (Maclean’s Magazine), WCU is proud to be a values-driven, community-focused financial institution. We value self-improvement and providing a positive work environment. We're looking for a seasoned Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with leadership and management experience to join our executive team.
As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). You will manage and direct the accounting, financial reporting, capital and liquidity management, and interest rate risk management functions of the Credit Union. You will oversee the Finance department including the Finance Manager, Financial Analyst, and all activities and transactions that involve internal and external members. You will be responsible for ensuring Corporate Strength is aligned with the Credit Union’s strategy.
As a team member you will enjoy:
- A highly competitive executive compensation and benefits package.
- Work/life balance with flexible scheduling, generous vacation, and personal time.
- Leadership development and other professional growth opportunities.
- A matched pension plan of up to 7%, plus exclusive employee banking perks.
- A purpose-driven environment that encourages FUN, celebrates team success and community impact.
Your Spark:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and a professional accounting designation (I.e., CPA).
- 7–9 years of professional accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Accounting experience in a credit union or financial institution is a strong asset.
- Demonstrated excellence in leading high-performing teams and managing organization-wide operations and projects.
- Outstanding attention-to-detail, communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
WCU values continuous personal and professional development. If you do not meet all the criteria but believe that your qualifications and experience would be valuable in this position, we strongly encourage you to apply! All interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter explaining their fit for this position by email to recruitment@weyburncu.ca by July 25, 2025. Please note, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
What you can expect when you apply
1.
Apply
simply attach your resume to an email.
Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.
Apply
2.
Interview
If you are selected for an interview, we'll contact you to set up a time that works for both of us. You can expect the interview to last about an hour.
Not everyone will be contacted, only those selected for an interview.
3.
Offer
If you're the selected candidate for the position, we will be contacting you with an offer of employment.
This offer is conditional upon you successfully passing the criminal, financial and reference checks needed for your position.
The nitty-gritty
What you need to know about applying
Before you submit your application, please read the job posting carefully to ensure you possess the relevant skills and experience, as only qualified applicants will be considered.
Once you submit your application, you will receive an automated reply from recruitment@weyburncu.ca to confirm your application has been received. If you are short-listed for a position, we will contact you to move forward with an interview. If you're not short-listed for a specific posting you will not be contacted, however we encourage you to continue applying for future positions that match your qualifications and interest.
The Interview Process
After the position closes, our HR team will work hard to create a short list of candidates. If you are selected for an interview, we'll contact you directly to set up a mutually agreeable time. Your interview will be conducted by a member of our HR team and the department manager. You should expect the interview to take between 45-90 minutes, depending on the complexity of the position. We may ask you to fill out an additional employment assessment after the interview. All the information needed to access the assessment will be given to you at this time.
After we have completed all the interviews and received all the assessments, we will make our decision. You will be contacted from a member of our HR team, whether you were our chosen candidate or not.
FAQs
Will you receive confirmation of application?
Yes, you should receive an email from recruitment@weyburncu.ca confirming we received your application. If you do not receive an email, please contact recruitment@weyburncu.ca
Will you always be contacted?
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are not chosen, your resume will stay on file for three months and will be considered for any openings that fit your skills, education and experience.
If you have already sent in a general application, should you apply for a specific posting?
We keep resumes on file for three months however, if you feel there is a specific job posted that fits your skills, education and experience, please send in an application for that position.
Do we hire summer students?
We recruit and hire students from educational institutions each summer, depending on staffing needs.
Why you should join our epic team
It's about more than a job and a pay check. It's about making a difference in people's lives. It's about having a purpose. It's about belonging. You'll find that here.
We believe our success depends on attracting and retaining great people, that's why we offer a competitive total compensation package; but as an employer of choice, it doesn't end there. We work hard to provide our team members with a positive work environment, opportunities for advancement and the right work-life balance.
The TOTAL PACKAGE: compensation, benefits, & even pension
Above Industry Wages
Our salary ranges are set according to current market data and we review the figures annually so our employees can feel confident they’re being compensated fairly.
Performance-Based Incentives
Variable compensation is a performance based incentive program that rewards employees for accomplishing individual performance goals and for their efforts in helping the WCU achieve our objectives.
Generous Group Benefit Package
We contribute 50% of the cost shared premiums for employee benefits which include:
- Extended Health (prescriptions, vision and more!)
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance and
- AD&D
7% matched pension plan
We help our permanent employees achieve their retirement goals through matched contributions to a retirement program.
Preferred rates
We offer our permanent employees preferred rates on residential mortgages, consumer loans and investments.
Discounted banking fees
How does a no-fee account sound? Plus deep discounts on other services like credit cards, foreign exchange and more. It sounds like we care about our our employees' financial well-being! And we do!
Wellness Subsidy
We offer our staff $100.00 each year to go towards something that will benefit their physical wellbeing. This could be a gym membership, exercise equipment or vitamin program!
Work-Life Balance
7% matched pension plan
We help our permanent employees achieve their retirement goals through matched contributions to a retirement program.
Preferred rates
We offer our permanent employees preferred rates on residential mortgages, consumer loans and investments.
Discounted banking fees
How does a no-fee account sound? Plus deep discounts on other services like credit cards, foreign exchange and more. It sounds like we care about our our employees' financial well-being! And we do!
Generous Group Benefit Package
We contribute 50% of the cost shared premiums for employee benefits which include:
- Extended Health (prescriptions, vision and more!)
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance and
- AD&D
We are an employer that cares
7% matched pension plan
We help our permanent employees achieve their retirement goals through matched contributions to a retirement program.
Performance-Based Incentives
Variable compensation is a performance based incentive program that rewards employees for accomplishing individual performance goals and for their efforts in helping the WCU achieve our objectives.
Discounted banking fees
How does a no-fee account sound? Plus deep discounts on other services like credit cards, foreign exchange and more. It sounds like we care about our our employees' financial well-being! And we do!
We're ultra-local & here to help!
Book a meeting
Email Us
Call us at 306 842 6641
About Weyburn Credit Union
As a credit union, we do everything a bank does, only different. Better. If banks were ice cream cones, we’d have sprinkles. It’s about the sprinkles!
We are financially strong - with Assets of over $500 million. And over $700 million in Total Funds under Administration.
We serve over 8800 members - and when we serve them, we are committed to providing excellent member service by offering solutions and advice centered around you.
We are a full service financial institution - from loans to investments, everyday banking to financial planning and everything in between, we have you covered.
We have great people - Not only are they some of the most professional and well-trained in the industry, but they are your friends and neighbors so they care about you, your dreams, and your community.
We are member-owned - because our members are also our owners, our members always come first. So walk in like you own the place because you actually do. Our Credit Union is owned by the people who bank with us.
We put people before profit. Our profits have a higher purpose - they’re returned to you in the form of bonuses and rebates, great rates and better service, and put back into the communities where you live and work to do good.
We are local - we have branches in Weyburn, Lang and Yellow Grass. We are proud to be a large community employer and provide employment to approximately 85 local people.