Chief Executive Officer

Kitchener, ON/Hybrid

Your Neighbourhood Credit Union (YNCU) is a member-owned financial cooperative that prioritizes community and personalized financial solutions. One of the ten largest credit unions in Ontario, YNCU’s success is rooted in building strong relationships, fueling local growth through investments into the communities it serves and an award-winning culture that invests in its people and its members. YNCU is dedicated to creating a thriving organization that promotes positive change and an unwavering commitment to diversity, social and environmental values.

It is within this exciting context that YNCU is seeking a visionary leader to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). 

The CEO of YNCU is responsible for shaping the strategic direction of the organization, working closely with a committed Board of Directors and a skilled executive team to develop and implement YNCU’s corporate strategy. With a deep commitment to the organization’s core values and principles, the successful incumbent must boldly ensure that YNCU continues to provide outstanding member experience, explores technological innovations to enhance competitiveness in the digital banking landscape, and identifies opportunities for ongoing growth and profitability.

YNCU’s next CEO must be highly respected for their outstanding strategic capability, strong business acumen, and dedication to continuous improvement and client service excellence. With a leadership style characterized by empowerment, collaboration and a high level of emotional intelligence, the CEO’s outstanding communication skill and willingness to listen and proactively engage will inspire trust among partners while fostering a positive organizational culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and awareness. Sound governance knowledge and previous experience reporting to, or serving on, a board of directors will be of great value, as will demonstrable change leadership skill and experience navigating the continuing impacts of new technology on staff and members. An organizational ambassador adept at identifying opportunities for partnership and shared success, the CEO must consistently uphold high ethical standards including acting with integrity, transparency, and humility in all things.

To apply for this position, please visit: boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/2427

For more information, please contact Cameron Morrison at cmorrison@boyden.com and state the title of the position in the subject line of your e-mail.

YNCU strives to be a diverse workplace reflective of the communities that we live in. We are committed to a diverse workforce and invite everyone to apply. YNCU makes hiring decisions solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

YNCU is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by national, provincial, or municipal laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.

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