Welcome to our organization.

Superior people, products and services for the co-operative spirit

Our organization exists to create financial security for credit unions, caisses populaires, other financial co-operatives and their members. But our focus is not on share price alone. What drives our organization is giving our credit union customers what they and their members need to be successful. We take tremendous pride in our values, ethics and corporate responsibility to communities.

We believe that to be the best at serving our customers, we have to be the best at supporting our employees.

So what’s so great about working here?

• We offer challenging jobs
• We promote self-development
• We are proud to live our values
• We give back to the communities we serve
• We enjoy working together

How are we different from other organizations?

• Our people
• Our management

Our people want to work with us and here are a few reasons for that loyalty:

Special Features For CUMIS Employees

• We have a three-stage orientation program for new employees conducted by our president and vice-presidents ensuring a thorough understanding and appreciation of our organization
• Bursaries and scholarship programs for our employees' children
• Employee computer purchase program: We offer two options: an interest-free loan up to $3,500, payable over two-year period; or a 10 per cent subsidy up to $350
• Opportunity to buy shares in our company
• We pay 100 per cent of course costs, including books, when program is job related
• We pay 75 per cent of course costs, including books, when program is related to the personal growth of our employee

Close Communication with Executives Gives Powerful Voice to Employees

• Monthly staff forums that give employees a regular opportunity to talk with executives
• Invitation by the president to hear from all employees
• Annual online employee survey conducted by an external organization, with follow-up focus groups and results communicated back to our employees

Talk About Balance

At our head office in Burlington, we have:

• Full-service cafeteria
• Fitness facilities
• Tennis courts
• Wellness activities featuring guest speakers that inspire a work-life-balance
• Employee lounge
• Free parking

Company-wide, we have:

• Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential counseling for all aspects of life, including:
  • Stress management support
  • Financial
  • Legal
  • Marital
  • Family
  • Career counseling

Benefits

• A flexible pension option, in addition to our company-paid pension plan for enhanced retirement planning
• Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental, vision benefits package
• Short-term and long-term employee disability plans

HR services online

• Learning and resources site
• Performance planning and review process
• Job postings in the company
• On-line learning

Coaching and Mentoring

• We offer a voluntary Mentoring Program where our employees can match their skills with a mentor or coach others throughout our organization.
• We host a Leadership conference every year for all managers across Canada, as well as offer them individual coaching sessions.

We Reward Success

We have formal programs and celebrations to recognize and reward employees:

• Continuous Learning Program – employees accumulate points based on learning activities
• Continuous Learning Day – an annual celebration
• President’s Council –  employees are nominated by fellow employees and are selected to join our president, colleagues and other senior management members for this four day event. Members of our Sales team can qualify based on their sales results, for this special recognition.
• Service Recognition – an annual celebration of our employees' long careers with CUMIS

CUMIS: The right skills, in the right jobs, at the right time, in the right way.