Student Graduate - Trust 6 Month Contract

Join a Challenger

Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing. We are big believers in innovating the banking experience because we believe Canadians deserve better options, and we challenge ourselves and our teams to creatively transform what’s possible in banking. Our team is made up of inquisitive and agile minds that find smarter ways of doing things. If you’re not afraid of taking on big challenges and redefining the future, you belong with us. You’ll get to work with people who will encourage you to reach new heights. We like to keep things fun, ask questions and learn together.

We are a big (and growing!) family. Overall we serve more than 670,000 people across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $125 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform (eqbank.ca) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021. 

The Work:

Concentra Trust prides itself on being a caring and results-based culture and a great place to work for our diverse and long-serving team of colleagues. Based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Concentra Trust has operated as a federally regulated trust company for over 70 years. Previously owned by Concentra Bank with roots in the credit union system, Concentra Trust is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Equitable Bank, which acquired Concentra Bank and Concentra Trust in November 2022. Together, Equitable Bank is now the 7th largest bank in Canada by assets, and Concentra Trust is the 7th largest bank-owned trust company in Canada respectively. Additionally, EQ Bank provides hundreds of thousands of clients coast to coast with world-class digital banking services. Bennington Financial also provides multiple facilities for equipment leasing services to clients across Canada. Concentra Trust has approximately $9.7 Billion in Assets under Management; $41 Billion in assets under administration, and over 21,000 Executor and Trustee Appointments.

We are looking for a results-oriented, positive and self-motivated University of Saskatchewan College of Law or Edwards School of Business student to join our Trust Services team on a part-time basis at our office in Saskatoon. Days of the week and hours required will be flexible, though a minimum of 10 hours per week will be required. 

The Core Responsibilities Of The Job:

• The upkeep of the Corporate Will and POA files and databases
• The retention and destruction of long-term files
• Report writing to summarize findings and trends within the database
• General administrative support of a broad nature to the operation Estate and Trust and Wills teams at Concentra Trust

Let's Talk About You!

• Currently enrolled in a University of Saskatchewan College of Law or Edwards School of Business program, with successful completion of 1-2 years of study in the program
• Interest in financial services, wills and estates, and trust administration
• Keen attention to detail and superior organizational skills
• Computer proficiency with respect to Microsoft Office products and preferably Excel
• Excellent writing and communications skills and being a team player
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be willing to work on-site in the Saskatoon office as required with proper COVID protocols and protections in place 

What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]

💰 Competitive discretionary bonus 

✨ Market leading RRSP match program

🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

📝 Employee Share Purchase Plan

👶🏽 Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one

🏝 Generous vacation policy, personal days and even a moving day 

🖥 Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues

🎓 Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program

💛 A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience

Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone’s diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well. 

We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying, an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.

We can’t wait to get to know you!