Who are we looking for?
In 2026, four director positions are open for election, each for a three-year term.
Being a director demands a significant investment in time, energy and expertise. It’s also a tremendous opportunity to contribute to the success of Affinity Credit Union.
Affinity is seeking directors with a broad range of strategic skills and depth of practice in leadership and governance.
The board considers leadership to be the ability to positively motivate and influence others, possess credibility and integrity and effectively represent Affinity. Governance is defined by the board as the ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of the role and responsibilities of the Board of Directors within Affinity’s larger governance framework (i.e., legal / regulatory / industry / business context). Demonstrating leadership and governance abilities, directors can effectively oversee decision-making that ensures democratic values and community engagement are balanced with fiscal priorities and maintaining a strong organization.
The board seeks qualified candidates who bring experience in working with boards (either as a director or a senior level management team member) of organizations with similar attributes to Affinity, including size and sophistication, strategic focus, legal structure and/or industry focus.
Potential candidates should be able to demonstrate their ability to:
- effectively represent Affinity and champion its purpose, vision and values,
- engage in constructive and open discussions, valuing a diversity of opinions and perspectives to make well informed decisions in the best interest of Affinity,
- make prudent and complex business decisions based on risk assessments and market conditions that reflect the risk appetite and values of Affinity and
- foster a culture that promotes continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation.
In 2026, the board welcomes and encourages all qualified members, and is particularly interested in hearing from prospective candidates who have demonstrated experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Human Resources and Compensation
Experience with human resources issues in a corporate environment with relevant
knowledge of regulatory requirements, compensation plan design and administration, leadership development/talent management, succession planning and compensation decision-making, including ensuring alignment between compensation plans and corporate strategy.
- Information Technology
Knowledge of current and emerging technologies, current risk and regulatory requirements as they would specifically apply to Affinity's strategic, regulatory and operating environment, including information security risk and cyber security risk. Knowledge in governance of outsourcing arrangements and their impact on the achievement of business strategy.
- Legal and Regulatory Environment
Knowledge of the legislative, regulatory and legal requirements at provincial and federal levels which are applicable to the credit union. Specific knowledge includes The Credit Union Act, 1998, The Credit Union Regulations, 1999, Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation Standards of Sound Business Practice and Regulatory Guidance Documents, Saskatchewan Insurance Regulations and Affinity's bylaws and policies. Understand legal issues as they pertain to financial institutions and corporate governance models.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI)
Affinity’s board has identified EDI as essential to attracting high-caliber directors and maintaining a high-functioning board. In accordance with Affinity’s Board EDI Policy, the credit union believes in having diverse representation among its directors, reflecting the diversity of our members, employees, stakeholders and the communities the credit union serves. The board continually strives for their composition to include an array of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives and experiences that are representative of Affinity’s current and evolving membership.
For 2026, the board is specifically encouraging director candidate applications from:
- Indigenous members
- Members living outside of Saskatoon and Regina