Director, Board of Directors

Who We Are

Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (the Corporation) is the deposit guarantor and primary regulator for Saskatchewan provincially regulated credit unions and SaskCentral (together, Provincially Regulated Financial Institutions or PRFIs).

The Corporation instills confidence in the province’s credit union system with a mandate of:

• Establishing regulatory standards and ensuring PRFIs are performing to those standards
• Promoting responsible governance by PRFIs, and contributing to the strength and stability of the credit union system
• Directing PRFIs to take action on material deficiencies, and any issue that may put depositors’ funds at risk
• Maintaining and managing a guarantee fund in a sound and prudent manner
• Guaranteeing the repayment of deposits in Saskatchewan credit unions

To learn more about the Corporation, please visit: www.cudgc.sk.ca

Call for Nominations

The Selection Committee is seeking two qualified candidates to serve on the Corporation’s Board of Directors, each for a three-year term.

The Board provides strategic leadership and governance oversight for the Corporation. Directors contribute to setting organizational direction, overseeing risk and performance, establishing policy, and supporting the long-term success of the organization.

Board appointments are made using a competency-based selection process. Candidates are evaluated based on the Board’s current needs and the skills, knowledge, and experience required to strengthen effective governance and decision-making.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of relevant skills, experience, education, personal qualities, and perspectives that support the Board’s effectiveness. This year, particular consideration will be given to candidates with strong financial acumen gained through credit union experience. Experience in Information technology or digital transformation would be an asset.

To be eligible, a candidate must not have been employed in the public service of Saskatchewan or by a Crown corporation, or associated with a credit union, or SaskCentral within the previous 12 months. Preference will be given to current or former Saskatchewan residents.

The Corporation values the unique skills, experience, and perspectives that everyone brings to the board. Diversity of board composition is a consideration.

Desired Competencies

The Selection Committee is seeking candidates who demonstrate strengths in the following areas:

 

Industry/Technical ·        Co-operatives and Credit Unions ·        Regulatory Roles and Legislation ·        Financial Industry Knowledge ·        Human Resources ·        Financial Literacy/Financial Acumen ·        Information Technology ·        Governance and Ethics ·        Audit Function ·        Risk Management ·        Investment Oversight ·        Strategic Planning/Thinking ·        Legal Background in a Relevant Field

 

Function/Dynamics ·        Active Participation ·        Commitment to CUDGC Values and Ethics ·        Open Minded ·        Trust and Relationship Building ·        Flexibility - Adaptability to Change ·        Consensus Building/Reasoned Debate ·        Teamwork and Partnering ·        Ability to Effectively Work/Connect with Management ·        Knowledge of Governance and Board/Role ·        Public Relations/Speaking ·        Commitment To “Speak with One Voice” ·        Change Management

 

Personal Attributes ·        Integrity /Ethics ·        Leadership ·        Ability to Commit Time Required ·        Initiative ·        Commitment to Learning and Development ·        Values Fit ·        Ability to Engage in Healthy Dialogue

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit a résumé and cover letter to:

selectioncommittee@cudgc.sk.ca

Application deadline: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Applicants who meet the initial screening criteria will receive a candidate package and additional information regarding the nomination process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates who move forward in the process will be contacted.

Questions

For questions regarding the Board of Directors or the application process, please contact:

melanie.guilford@cudgc.sk.ca