Application Deadline: 07/30/2026 Address: 3616 Shelbourne Street Job Family Group: Retail Banking Sales & Service Boldly Grow the Good. Join BMO's customer satisfaction award winning Personal Banking team as a Branch Manager in Training for the Vancouver Island Market where you'll learn through our reputable training programs, mentorship, and coaching with other successful leaders in the market before landing a branch of your own to lead. This team and the leadership group cares about you and your development which means you can pave the way to refine your skills, learning development, and career growth with BMO! Bring your creative winning spirit and energy to lead, collaborate, inspire, and coach a sales and service team along with creating and executing on business planning, community engagement, and branch operational engagements and initiatives. This is a chance to accelerate your career and live in the marvel of the great west coast on the Island with a bounty of opportunities. NOTE: For the first 6-12 months, this role may require 100% flexibility to work at any branch in the Vancouver Island market before they are designated to a Branch where they are the Branch Manager to lead, inspire, and operate the entire branch. Guides, directs, and coaches employees to deliver exceptional service to BMO customers and prospects. Understands the needs of BMO customers or prospects to provide sales and service in the best interests of the customer. Advises customers on products and strategies that meet their financial objectives. Identifies and makes referrals to other business groups. Supports sales and customer service activities to meet strategic customer experience and profitability goals in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and the Bank’s policies and processes. Develops and executes a branch business plan to maximize business growth and wallet share and achieve customer retention and acquisition objectives. Contributes to the achievement of business objectives by conducting sales calls, establishing a personal referral network, and other business development activities. Probes to understand customer personal banking and credit card needs and integrates marketing promotions and programs into customer conversations to provide strategic advice in the best interests of the customer. Conducts cold calls to prospective customers to develop new customer relationships. Develops and maintains a network in the community to enhance the Bank’s visibility and builds a strong referral source for new potential business. Supports the Bank’s community involvement and participates in community activities. Maintains a high-touch relationship with key branch customers and prospects within the market. Resolves customer related issues using knowledge of bank services, products, and processes. Fulfills sales and service activities for the customer in accordance with approved procedures. Builds the business plan for the branch. Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives. Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making. Implements, reviews, and revises work plans. Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy. Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues. Ensures alignment between stakeholders. Establishes relationships with business partners (e.g. CDC, MasterCard, Symcor, etc.) to maintain knowledge of interdependent systems and related policies and procedures. Monitors sales and service performance against plan to identify gaps, issues, and best practices, and develop and implement action plans that close performance gaps and resolve issues. Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations. Communicates goals, plans, and assignments to achieve financial and customer service goals. Leads the implementation of new programs, products and processes within the branch. Coordinates the implementation of national and regional sales and service initiatives. Monitors the service request and problem resolution processes for adherence to national standards. Provides technical training and support to branch employees to maintain operational and sales effectiveness and recommends improvements. Plans and controls unit operating expenses in accordance with forecasts. Manages transactional outcomes for customer calls or defers to appropriate internal business groups. Resolves complex or unresolved customer situations or escalates to the next higher manager for resolution. Maintains current knowledge of personal banking and credit card industries, practices, and trends and integrates into customer conversations. Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders. Maintains the confidentiality of customer and Bank information. Identifies and reports suspicious patterns of activity that are suspected to be related to money laundering. Complies with all legal and regulatory requirements for the jurisdiction. Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus. Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations. Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations. Qualifications: Typically between 4 - 6 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous supervisory or management experience - preferred. In-depth knowledge of retail banking products and services. Advanced knowledge of competitive marketplace and trends in product offerings. Working knowledge of branch operational processes and policies. Working knowledge of branch technologies, processes, and performance metrics. Working knowledge of applicable regulations, audit standards, and related policies, procedures, and directives. Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience. Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth. Collaboration & team skills - In-depth. Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth. Influence skills - In-depth. Data driven decision making - In-depth. Salary: $56,000.00 - $103,500.00 Pay Type: Salaried The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type. Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position. BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards About Us At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world. As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset. To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en. BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter. Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes. BMO is a leading bank driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. Everywhere we do business, we’re focused on building, investing and transforming how we work to drive performance and continue growing the good. Who we are We’re proud to be fueling growth and expanding possibilities for individuals, families and businesses. More than 12 million customers count on us for personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services. As the 8th largest bank in North America by assets, we provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services to more than 12 million customers. In Canada, the United States and across the globe, we’ll continue to build, invest and transform to drive performance that serves the good that grows.