Financial Planning Administration Assistant - Partner - GIM

Employment Opportunity Position Name: Financial Planning Administration AssistantLocation: Cranbrook/Elk ValleyAnnual Salary Range: $47,000.00 - $65,000.00Category: Permanent, Full timeAbout Growth Investment Management Ltd. (“GIM”)Working in partnership, StellerVista Credit Union, Nelson and District Credit Union, and Creston Credit Union have merged two former successful wealth management entities: Money Works and Growth Financial to create Growth Investment Management (“GIM”). Through this partnership, we provide a holistic approach to financial planning, matching members’ financial needs with the best solutions tailored to their situation. We provide a variety of product and service options to members throughout the Kootenay-Boundary region. At Growth Investment Management Ltd., we are proud to offer an employee experience that includes opportunity for professional growth and development; a supportive and inclusive work environment; access to a comprehensive compensation package including participation in extended benefits and pension programs, health and wellness programs, and a competitive vacation entitlement. The Opportunity The Financial Planning Administration Assistant is a dynamic role that supports GIMs Financial Planners helping to build strong, trusted relationships with clients. As one of the first points of contact with clients, this role will champion the client experience by responding to inquiries, processing transactions, and completing outreach activities with professionalism and care. In addition, this position will providing day-to-day administrative support, assisting with the coordination of marketing initiatives. This role is ideal for a highly organized, resourceful team player with strong critical thinking skills, exceptional attention to detail, and comfort working in an entrepreneurial environment. Position Overview and ResponsibilitiesThe Financial Planning Administration Assistant is instrumental in developing strong internal and external relationships working closely with clients, trusted partners and credit union colleagues to deliver best in class service. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:Responding to client inquiries on existing portfolios, providing investment information, or processing buy-sell orders · Assisting with the opening of client accounts and conducting account maintenanceContacting clients to book appointments or provide service follow-up· Maintaining files, records and documentation, as required by regulatory authorities· Assisting in the distribution, maintenance, verification, completion and filing of financial planning records and reportsIdentifying opportunities for other lines of business and ensuring an effective referral process for incoming and outgoing referrals QualificationsEducation and Experience:· Minimum 3 years of experience in a financial institution or investment firm· Willing to obtain investment industry licensing as determined by employer· Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office suite; Excel, Word, Outlook· Completion of post secondary education in financial planning, office or business administration preferred· Experience with life insurance administration preferred· Experience working with Customer Relationship Management software preferred· OR an equivalent combination of education and experience How to ApplyIf this sounds like a position for you, APPLY NOW. Resumes can be submitted directly by email to: careers@growthinvestment.ca. Please quote job reference ID number on email subject line.Job Reference Number: 02-2026-GIMJob Location – Cranbrook/Elk ValleyClosing Date: open until filledWe thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Only those under consideration will be contacted. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a bonding process that includes a criminal record check and credit check.

Employment Opportunity

Position Name: Financial Planning Administration Assistant

Location: Cranbrook/Elk Valley

Annual Salary Range: $47,000.00 - $65,000.00

Category: Permanent, Full time

About Growth Investment Management Ltd. (“GIM”)

Working in partnership, StellerVista Credit Union, Nelson and District Credit Union, and Creston Credit Union have merged two former successful wealth management entities: Money Works and Growth Financial to create Growth Investment Management (“GIM”). Through this partnership, we provide a holistic approach to financial planning, matching members’ financial needs with the best solutions tailored to their situation. We provide a variety of product and service options to members throughout the Kootenay-Boundary region.

At Growth Investment Management Ltd., we are proud to offer an employee experience that includes opportunity for professional growth and development; a supportive and inclusive work environment; access to a comprehensive compensation package including participation in extended benefits and pension programs, health and wellness programs, and a competitive vacation entitlement.

The Opportunity

The Financial Planning Administration Assistant is a dynamic role that supports GIMs Financial Planners helping to build strong, trusted relationships with clients. As one of the first points of contact with clients, this role will champion the client experience by responding to inquiries, processing transactions, and completing outreach activities with professionalism and care. In addition, this position will providing day-to-day administrative support, assisting with the coordination of marketing initiatives. This role is ideal for a highly organized, resourceful team player with strong critical thinking skills, exceptional attention to detail, and comfort working in an entrepreneurial environment.

Position Overview and Responsibilities

The Financial Planning Administration Assistant is instrumental in developing strong internal and external relationships working closely with clients, trusted partners and credit union colleagues to deliver best in class service. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responding to client inquiries on existing portfolios, providing investment information, or processing buy-sell orders

· Assisting with the opening of client accounts and conducting account maintenance

• Contacting clients to book appointments or provide service follow-up

· Maintaining files, records and documentation, as required by regulatory authorities

· Assisting in the distribution, maintenance, verification, completion and filing of financial planning records and reports

• Identifying opportunities for other lines of business and ensuring an effective referral process for incoming and outgoing referrals

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

· Minimum 3 years of experience in a financial institution or investment firm

· Willing to obtain investment industry licensing as determined by employer

· Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office suite; Excel, Word, Outlook

· Completion of post secondary education in financial planning, office or business administration preferred

· Experience with life insurance administration preferred

· Experience working with Customer Relationship Management software preferred

· OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

How to Apply

If this sounds like a position for you, APPLY NOW. Resumes can be submitted directly by email to: careers@growthinvestment.ca. Please quote job reference ID number on email subject line.

Job Reference Number: 02-2026-GIM

Job Location – Cranbrook/Elk Valley

Closing Date: open until filled

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Only those under consideration will be contacted. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a bonding process that includes a criminal record check and credit check.

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Aviso Wealth is a national, integrated financial services company owned by the Credit Union Centrals, CUMIS and Desjardins. Our investment and insurance dealers support thousands of financial advisors at hundreds of credit unions across Canada. Our award-winning online brokerage, Qtrade Investor, and our automated investing platform, VirtualWealth, give Canadians flexible choices for building their wealth. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, is a Canadian leader in Responsible Investment funds and portfolios, which are available through a national network of advisors. Aviso also provides custodial services and introducing broker services to independent financial organizations, including banks, trust companies, insurance companies, investment dealers, portfolio managers and financial planning firms. Aviso has major operations in Vancouver and Toronto, along with regional offices across Canada.

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.