Elections
Make Your Mark
If you're a champion of the credit union cause, an experienced Director with a variety of excellent skills and an all-round, community-minded individual that's looking for a way to make a difference in your credit union, then you may well be just the kind of candidate we're looking for!
Call for Nominations
Available director positions
The Nomination and Elections Committee is seeking Lakeland Credit Union members to fill five director positions in the 2019 election. The positions available are:
- Bonnyville Region
- 2 positions for a 3 year term
- 1 position for a 2 year term
- Cold Lake Region
- 1 positon for a 3 year term
- 1 position for a 2 year term
What we’re looking for
We look for individuals who reflect the communities Lakeland Credit Union serves to ensure diversity of thought, background and experience on the Board. Specific details can be found in the Candidates’ Recruitment Package posted below.
Directors may spend approximately 20 hours a month in preparation for, and attendance at, meetings. Additional time is required for director development, community events and planning sessions. Meetings and events are scheduled during evenings. Before submitting your application, carefully consider the responsibilities, skills and time commitment required.
Requirements
We do not have an exact resume for the ideal Director. We aim to develop a Board that represents a wide range of skills, experience and interests. Our current Board is comprised of male and female entrepreneurs, professionals, non-profit founders, and retirees, in their 30's to 70's. However, Board candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Be a member in good standing for a period of one year or greater
- Be bondable
- Have an acceptable credit history
- Not be an employee of the credit union, nor an employee of the credit union in the past 3 years
- Not be an employee or Director of a competing financial institution
- Must not be in breach of his/her oath of office as a Director, including but not limited to confidentiality of credit union information
How to Apply
Download the application package here.
The deadline to submit an application is January 15, 2019. Any inquiries may be directed to
wmorrison@alberta-cu.com.
Mail
Attn: Wendy Morrison
Lakeland Credit Union
5016 50 Ave
Bonnyville, AB T9N 2J3
WMorrison@alberta-cu.com
Drop off in branch
Attn: Wendy Morrison
Lakeland Credit Union
5016 50 Ave, Bonnyville, AB
Monday - Wednesday 8:30am-5:00pm
Thursday - Friday 8:30am-6:00pm
