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. 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. 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: Evolving every day Unapologetically ambitious Purposely cooperative 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.

Commitment & eligibility

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: Preparation, attendance, and active participation in regular board and committee meetings, strategic planning sessions, and other special meetings or board development sessions. Board meetings are held in person, and committee meetings are generally held virtually. 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: Audit and Finance Committee (AFC) Enterprise Risk Management Committee (ERMC) Governance and Human Resources Committee (GHRC) Nominating Committee (NOMC) Ongoing education and other committee work are also part of the role. To be eligible to run for the Board, members must have joined the credit union on or before May 12, 2026, and meet all eligibility requirements.

Priority skills & experience

Each year, the board identifies priority skills and experiences to support our evolving strategic needs. For the 2027 election, the board will consider the full set of board competencies, but is placing particular emphasis on candidates with strengths in: ✓ Digital/Data/Cyber Governance ✓ Business Transformation While these competencies are of benefit, the Nominating Committee will assess candidates against the full competency profile with the intent to select the candidates that best complement the board to govern a credit union with over $40 billion of assets under management. In addition to considering competencies, skills and experience, recognition of diversity and inclusion principles are important to ensure diversity of thought on our board and within our organization. Other relevant experience and perspectives aligned with our values are also encouraged.

Application & selection process

Applications are submitted online via the Candidate Application Form Candidates also need to self-assess their board-level competencies, including governance and financial literacy. Submit your application by September 18, 2026, 4:30 pm (MT). Once a member has submitted their Candidate Application Form, the following steps will take place: The Nominating Committee will review all applications and determine which applicants will be invited to an interview for further consideration. This process is supported by an independent HR recruitment professional to help ensure a fair and robust assessment. Candidates selected for further consideration will be invited to interviews, which will take place October 27-29, 2026.

Online voting runs for approximately three weeks, starting January 2027. Final candidates will be featured in election materials to assist voters in their decisions. Results will be announced at the March 2027 Annual General Meeting.

What’s in it for you

As a board member, you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of one of Canada's largest and strongest credit unions. ✓ 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. ✓ From financial performance to member experience, you'll ensure our credit union delivers lasting value while staying true to its cooperative roots. ✓ You'll collaborate with fellow directors and leaders who embody our values: evolving every day, being unapologetically ambitious, and being purposely cooperative. ✓ This is a paid governance role, with compensation provided in recognition of the time, expertise, and accountability required to fulfill board responsibilities.

Servus Credit Union - Become a Board Member

Lead with Purpose.
Help Ignite the Power of Shared Prosperity.

Each year, we invite eligible members with appropriate expertise to put their names forward for our annual Board of Directors election. Eligible members interested in serving on the board are encouraged to submit their application now. 

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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.

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.
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:
- Evolving every day
- Unapologetically ambitious
- Purposely cooperative
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:

Preparation, attendance, and active participation in regular board and committee meetings, strategic planning sessions, and other special meetings or board development sessions.
Board meetings are held in person, and committee meetings are generally held virtually.
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:
- Audit and Finance Committee (AFC)
- Enterprise Risk Management Committee (ERMC)
- Governance and Human Resources Committee (GHRC)
- Nominating Committee (NOMC)
Ongoing education and other committee work are also part of the role.
To be eligible to run for the Board, members must have joined the credit union on or before May 12, 2026, and 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 will consider the full set of board competencies, but is placing particular emphasis on candidates with strengths in:

✓
Digital/Data/Cyber Governance
✓
Business Transformation

While these competencies are of benefit, the Nominating Committee will assess candidates against the full competency profile with the intent to select the candidates that best complement the board to govern a credit union with over $40 billion of assets under management.
In addition to considering competencies, skills and experience, recognition of diversity and inclusion principles are important to ensure diversity of thought on our board and within our organization.
Other relevant experience and perspectives aligned with our values are also encouraged.

Applications are submitted online via the Candidate Application Form

Candidates also need to self-assess their board-level competencies, including governance and financial literacy.
Submit your application by September 18, 2026, 4:30 pm (MT).
Once a member has submitted their Candidate Application Form, the following steps will take place:
- The Nominating Committee will review all applications and determine which applicants will be invited to an interview for further consideration. This process is supported by an independent HR recruitment professional to help ensure a fair and robust assessment.
- Candidates selected for further consideration will be invited to interviews, which will take place October 27-29, 2026.

Online voting runs for approximately three weeks, starting January 2027.

Final candidates will be featured in election materials to assist voters in their decisions.
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.

✓
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.
✓
From financial performance to member experience, you'll ensure our credit union delivers lasting value while staying true to its cooperative roots.
✓
You'll collaborate with fellow directors and leaders who embody our values: evolving every day, being unapologetically ambitious, and being purposely cooperative.
✓
This is a paid governance role, with compensation provided in recognition of the time, expertise, and accountability required to fulfill board responsibilities.