Team Leader Lending (18-Month Term Certain)

At AFSC, we are rooted in people and agriculture, and we believe meaningful work happens when individuals feel valued, supported, and connected to a greater purpose. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and lead what’s next, whether they’re in the field or at a desk. We attract people who care deeply about making an impact on their teams, communities, and the future of agriculture in Alberta, working hard to keep them inspired so they stay. Posting will close August 30, 2026. Location is flexible, within North/Central Alberta, dependent on the successful applicant. However, periodically may be asked to work in other AFSC branches. Travel in these circumstances will be reimbursed according to AFSC’s Employee and Board of Directors Expense Policy. Reporting to the Vice President - Lending, the Team Leader is responsible to manage, oversee and coordinate the allocation of work and execution of activities across a team of Relationship Managers Lending and Lending Associate. What will your growth opportunities look like in this role? As a Team Leader Lending, you will have the opportunity to manage a team of lenders focused on providing valuable lending programs to Alberta’s agricultural community. As a leader, you will build, support, coach and sustain a team of lenders focused on supporting clients. As a leader within AFSC you will support and take point on special projects to drive continuous improvement resulting in enhanced internal processes and improved client experiences. This will provide opportunity to expand your knowledge about AFSC and about the Ag industry. Being a part of the Lending Leadership team you will have influence over policies, processes and annual planning. What will you be responsible for? You will lead a team of client focused lenders that provide lending to primary agricultural producers in Alberta As a leader you will provide mentorship and training to develop new and seasoned lenders. To this end, you will work with team members to develop annual performance plans and monitor performance throughout the year As an experienced lending professional, you will provide guidance on credit underwriting, AFSC loan policies and will support lenders throughout the adjudication process. As a Team Leader, you will work with Team Leaders from Client Services and Insurance to ensure branch operations are well coordinated to ensure a seamless client experience. What are we looking for from you? As an individual who thrives working within a dynamic and diverse working environment you will be an excellent communicator with a drive for supporting the development of your team while maintaining a focus on excellent client experiences. A results focused and accountable individual that is organized and capable of managing multiple timelines and expectations A leader who embraces challenge, looks for opportunities and skillfully manages change across cross functional teams. What else is in it for you? Health, dental, and vision benefits on your first day of employment Health spending account Corporate functions Winter Holiday closure PSPP contributions Generous vacation and special leave days Health and wellness initiatives Qualifications: College diploma with eight (8) years of related experience or University degree with six (6) years of related experience Strong lending background in Agriculture and/or Agribusiness/Rural Commercial Preferred: Supervisory experience Candidates will be considered based on a combination of education and experience About AFSC Here you can expect a workplace where people matter, your work has real impact, and you’re supported to grow and succeed. For more than 85 years, we’ve helped strengthen Alberta’s agriculture sector through lending, insurance, and income stabilization programs and we’re proud to continue that legacy with a team that believes in meaningful, purpose-driven work. People are our Foundation. We want to work with talented people from a wide range of backgrounds. We strive to create a psychologically safe environment where we can all be ourselves and perform to the best of our abilities. Clients are our Focus. The perseverance and hard work we see from our clients inspires us to show that same work ethic in everything that we do. Excellence is our Aspiration. We are innovative, knowledgeable, and diverse and love what Albertan agriculture produces for people around the world. Working together, we grow and sustain the agriculture industry in Alberta.If you’re looking to grow what matters - your career, your community, and the future of agriculture - we’d be excited to have you join us. https://afsc.ca/about-afsc/

The Team Leader is responsible for managing, overseeing, and coordinating the work of a team of Relationship Managers and Lending Associates. They provide mentorship, training, and guidance on credit underwriting and AFSC loan policies to ensure a seamless client experience.

Candidates must have a college diploma with eight years of experience or a university degree with six years of experience. A strong background in agriculture, agribusiness, or rural commercial lending is required.

• Health benefits • Dental benefits • Vision benefits • Health spending account • Corporate functions • Winter holiday closure • PSPP contributions • Generous vacation • Special leave days • Health and wellness initiatives

• CommunicationPreferred

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• Team leadership
• Lending
• Credit underwriting
• Mentorship
• Training
• Performance management
• Agricultural industry knowledge
• Relationship management
• Strategic planning
• Change management
• Communication
• Process improvement
• Client experience
• Adjudication
• Policy development
• Influencing Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• Credit Underwriting
• Supervision
• Results Orientation
• Strong Work Ethic
• Planning
• Agriculture
• Customer Service
• Client Services
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Loans
• Operations

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Agriculture
• Customer Service & Support
• Government & Public Sector
• Engineer/Team Lead
• Unclassified Specialized Occupation

Minimum education

College diploma

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Aug 31, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week