Branch Manager

Who we are:

Fairstone Bank and its family of brands are united in delivering innovative, accessible and reliable financial solutions that enable Canadians to reach their goals.

Over the years, our brand family has grown. In 2024, Home Trust Company, Home Bank and Oaken Financial became part of the Fairstone Bank family of brands, alongside Fairstone, EdenPark and Fig.

Together, we are the leading alternative lending bank in Canada. We have the collective experience and expertise to better serve our customers and foster our partners’ growth. With a diverse suite of products—residential and commercial mortgages, consumer deposits and GICs, credit cards, retail and automobile financing, personal loans and digital lending—we offer financial solutions tailored to all Canadians, including newcomers, small-business owners, smart investors and savvy consumers.

Backed by nearly a century of lending experience through its legacy companies, Fairstone Bank and its brand family are proud to be Canada’s leading alternative lending bank. ​

Join Fairstone as a Branch manager for our Cranbrook, British Columbia branch and be part of our talented and growing team!

About the role:

Reporting to the District Manager, Fairstone Branch Managers are responsible

for the following:

• •Leading the overall success of the branch by maintaining and optimizing branch profitability
• •Growing the business by developing new opportunities and supporting client acquisition through multiple channels
• •Creating a best-in-class customer experience by creating a welcoming environment for our customers and ensuring all their needs are met.
• •Implementing people strategy that attracts, retains and develops talent
• •Driving accountability and coaching team members to achieve operational, Developmental and customer experience expectations.
• •Leading any change initiative and ensuring all relevant information is cascaded to their teams
• •Ensuring high employee engagement and developing individual development plans
• •Ensuring all activities are conducted with compliance to governing regulations, internal policies and procedures
• •Maintaining high degree of confidentiality of client information and compiling to policies on customer confidentiality
• •Acting as a Fairstone ambassador in local communities and projecting a positive company image

What we’re looking for:

• •College diploma preferred (BS/BA with coursework in Business)
• •Three to five years of directly related work experience in finance industry sales (consumer finance industry preferred) or three to five years of previous management experience
• •Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship building skills
• •Strong communication skills to communicate with all levels of employees, managers and customers
• •Demonstrated effective verbal, written and listening skills
• •Be a self-starter, proactive and display initiative
• •Ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities

What you’ll love about working here:

• •Award-Winning Culture: We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work Canada 2025 and one of Montreal’s Top Employers 2025 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
• •Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid work model designed to support your lifestyle.
• •Time to Recharge: Generous vacation based on your role, statutory holidays, plus 6 wellness days to prioritize your well-being.
• •Compensation Package: Competitive base salary plus an annual incentive bonus tied to performance.
• •Comprehensive Benefits: Robust health and dental coverage through Manulife, as well as virtual healthcare through Dialogue.
• •Future-Ready Savings: Group Retirement Savings Plan with up to 7% employer match.
• •Exclusive Perks: Discounts from top retailers via WorkPerks, plus location-based perks like gym memberships and Toronto Bike Share.
• •On-Site Fitness: Gym access at our London and Montreal offices.
• •Continuous Growth: Education Assistance Program and Fairstone Academy for training and skill development.
• •Family Support: Parental leave top-up program to help you during life’s big moments.

• •Community Impact: One paid volunteer day to give back to causes that matter to you.
• •For more information on who we are as an employer click here.

What you can expect - pay & process:

• •Expected base salary range is 83,200 - $110,000 $ , plus the opportunity to earn an annual incentive bonus tied to performance.
• •This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.
• •Artificial intelligence may be used in parts of the recruitment process.
• •All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and validation of their work experience to qualify for hire.

If what you read excites you, we’d like to hear from you! Please submit your application and we’ll contact you if you become selected for first stages of the interview process.

Learn more: https://www.fairstone.ca/en/about/canadian-lender

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If you have a preferred language for communication, please kindly inform us whether you prefer French or English on your application.

Fairstone is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilities. Individuals who view themselves as Aboriginals, members of visible minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply in confidence.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Permanent