Lead with Purpose.
Help Ignite the Power of Shared Prosperity.
Each September, we invite eligible members to put their names forward for election to our Board of Directors. While the 2027 Call for Candidates is now closed, you can still learn about the process if you’re considering running in the future.
Key dates
August 24, 2026 – Call for candidates opens
September 18, 2026 – Call for candidates closes (deadline to submit is 4:30 pm MT)
October 27-29, 2026 – Candidate interviews
November 24, 2026 – Candidate information session (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm MT)
January 2027 – Online director election opens
March 2027 – Servus AGM; election results announced
Become a board member
Servus Credit Union's Board of Directors is a passionate group of members with diverse experience as entrepreneurs, business leaders, community advocates and more. Working together, they represent the interests of our more than 600,000 members and provide oversight of Servus’s strategy, performance and long-term direction.
What's it like to serve on the Servus board?
Hear directly from directors Allison Redford and Margot Ross-Graham as they share their experiences, what inspired them to become directors and the meaningful impact board members can make for our members, communities and credit union.
The Board of Directors plays a critical role in shaping the future of Servus Credit Union.
Directors guide the strategic decisions that oversee how we deliver on our purpose of igniting the power of shared prosperity.
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With over $40B in assets, nearly 3,000 employees, and more than 600,000 members, board service is about more than governance — it's an opportunity to oversee a purpose-driven organization whose impact is felt by members, employees, and the communities we serve.
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Servus is one of Canada's largest and strongest credit unions. Leading an organization of this size requires bold thinking, strong governance, diverse expertise, and a mindset that reflects our values:
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Evolving every day
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Unapologetically ambitious
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Purposely cooperative
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We believe strong governance reflects the people it serves. We encourage eligible members with appropriate expertise from all backgrounds, professions, and communities to consider applying to become a board director.
Serving on the board is a paid position, and directors serve terms of up to four years in length.
Directors are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to governance responsibilities. This includes the following:
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Preparation, attendance, and active participation in regular board and committee meetings, strategic planning sessions, and other special meetings or board development sessions.
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Board meetings are held in person, and committee meetings are generally held virtually.
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The board and board committees each meet a minimum of four times per year. In general, board members may sit on up to two committees. The committees of the board include:
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Audit and Finance Committee (AFC)
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Enterprise Risk Management Committee (ERMC)
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Governance and Human Resources Committee (GHRC)
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Nominating Committee (NOMC)
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Ongoing education and other committee work are also part of the role.
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To run for the Board, members must meet all eligibility requirements.
Each year, the board identifies priority skills and experiences to support our evolving strategic needs.
For the 2027 election, the Board considered the full range of Board competencies, with particular emphasis on candidates with strengths in:
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Digital, data and cyber governance
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Business transformation
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The Nominating Committee assessed candidates against the full competency profile to select those who best complemented the Board's ability to govern a credit union with more than $40 billion in assets under management.
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The committee also considered diversity and inclusion to help ensure a range of perspectives on our Board and across our organization.
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Other relevant experience and perspectives aligned with our values were also considered.
Applications for the 2027 Board of Directors election are now closed.
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The Nominating Committee will review all applications and determine which applicants will be invited to an interview for further consideration. An independent HR recruitment professional will support the process to help ensure a fair and thorough assessment.
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Selected candidates will be invited to interviews taking place October 27–29, 2026. The election will take place in January 2027.
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Interested in running in the future? The next Call for Candidates will open in September 2027.
Online voting runs for approximately three weeks, starting January 2027.
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Final candidates will be featured in election materials to assist voters in their decisions.
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Results will be announced at the March 2027 Annual General Meeting.
As a board member, you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of one of Canada's largest and strongest credit unions.
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You'll help oversee the strategic direction of a growing, purpose-driven organization—one that exists to ignite the power of shared prosperity for its members and communities.
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From financial performance to member experience, you'll ensure our credit union delivers lasting value while staying true to its cooperative roots.
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You'll collaborate with fellow directors and leaders who embody our values: evolving every day, being unapologetically ambitious, and being purposely cooperative.
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This is a paid governance role, with compensation provided in recognition of the time, expertise, and accountability required to fulfill board responsibilities.

Questions?
Email us at boardcandidates@servus.ca. We’re here to answer your questions and guide you through the process.