Careers
Like everyone who belongs to ACU, our employees are member-owners. The same inspired and passionate people who choose to work here choose to bank here, too. Our member-centric service philosophy extends to our community and our culture, which is dedicated to creating the best experience for employees.
It's about relationships
Sometimes, people think working for a financial institution is just about numbers. The people who work here know it’s really about relationships. Relationships are a huge part of what ACU is. Not only our relationships with each and every member, but the relationships we have with each other and the communities in which we live.
Our corporate contributions to the community at large, our partnerships with community organizations, and the volunteer work performed by ACU employees are all a part of who we are. If you share our passion for relationships and Money doing moreTM — Join Us!
What we offer
We offer attractive compensation packages with competitive pay, benefits and rewards that include a variable pay program for employees based on collective achievement of organizational performance targets and individual performance and contributions.
We encourage healthy lifestyles with a comprehensive package of health and dental benefits, including a Health Spending Account that allows employees to self-direct additional coverage and benefits. ACU employees also enjoy a corporate discount on Goodlife Fitness membership.
We offer above-standard paid vacation time to support our employee’s work-life balance. In addition, employees can choose to purchase additional vacation days through ACU’s Vacation Purchase Plan.
To help our employees build on their own financial future, we provide a defined contribution pension plan with employer-matched contributions.
ACU employees are eligible to receive banking benefits on account packages, (deposit and loan) products and services upon commencement of employment in accordance to ACU’s Employee Banking Benefits policy.
We are committed to investing in our employees. We encourage them to achieve their highest potential through such offerings as ongoing coaching, internal and external training programs, mentorship, job shadowing and more!
We offer employees opportunities to volunteer with our local community partners, organize and host in-house charity events and participate in our Community Response Drives, Habitat for Humanity builds and events like the Winnipeg Folk Festival!
Employee-led and -managed committees contribute to a culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at ACU. They organize events throughout the year to increase employee awareness, support physical and mental well-being, and in the process raise money to support community initiatives! These committees include:
- The Employee FUNd committee plans fun-filled social events such as holiday parties and spirit weeks for staff and families to enjoy throughout the year.
- The Wellness committee fosters a healthy and engaged workforce by promoting knowledge and awareness about all aspects of wellness.
- ACU Pride committee is passionate about promoting awareness and education on 2SLGBTQIA+ issues and supporting members within our workplace and community.
- The Black History committee provides opportunities for all ACU employees to learn about the stories, experiences and accomplishments of all people of African origin.
- The Indigenous Leadership Circle focuses on connecting employees to our Reconciliation Journey through education and events focused on Indigenous history, traditions and awareness.
- The Emerging Leaders committee provides learning and networking opportunities for ACU employees interested in pursuing a leadership career path.
- The Community Grants committee, composed of employees committed to volunteerism and ACU’s values-based initiatives, reviews and evaluates funding applications from local community groups.