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Let's raise the
Shuswap together

We raise hope, right here. 

 

 

We're the Shuswap's trusted Credit Union

 




Our Purpose

Raise the Shuswap


Raising the Shuswap is about growing confidence, offering better choices and strengthening economic wellbeing; it's about raising hope.

And with more than $2 million invested in our community since 2008, we'll be at your side for every one of life's events.

 

Our Vision

We turn hope into action


We are where people come first to be heard, receive clarity and get connected solutions that recognize what matters most to them.

At the heart of this new purpose and vision is a long-term strategy designed to deepen our connections to this community and our members, to enhance the resilience of the organization.

 

Our Values

Integrity

We commit to being a sustainable and profitable organization that consistently does the right thing for our members, employees and community.

We operate with honesty, equity and transparency, and ethical standards. Trust, stability and inclusion are the bedrock of interacting with dignity and respect.

Imagination

We embrace resilience and creativity to navigate the evolving financial landscape.

We are dedicated to excellence, embracing innovation and continuously advancing to fulfill the evolving diverse needs of our community and members effectively.

Initiative

We take personal ownership of all our relationships whether they be with our members, our community partners, our fellow credit unions or each other.

We proactively find ways to be better together.

Impact

We are driven by the difference we make in the lives of those we serve.

We act as a catalyst, so we make a meaningful impact in our communities. The ultimate measure of our success is creating lasting positive effects.

 
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Member Benefits

Become a SASCU member for competitive rates, security, convenience, and financial advice you can trust.

Best of all, you'll be part of a growing movement to support local community initiatives.

 
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With nearly 20,000 members, 150 staff, and over $1 billion in assets, we’re proud to be among the top credit unions in all of Canada. Right here in the Shuswap.

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We are a co-operative

 

Our members are owners. They elect the board of directors, who are responsible for setting SASCU's strategic direction. As a co-operative we are dedicated to our community and proud to serve our members. 

 
 

In Canada, the seven co-operative principles are based on the International Cooperative Alliance Statement of the cooperative identity and are guidelines by which co-operatives like SASCU put their values into practice:

 

Co-operatives are voluntary organizations, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political, or religious discrimination.

Co-operatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting their policies and making decisions on the principle of one member one vote. Men and women serving as elected representatives are accountable to the membership.

Members contribute to and democratically control the capital of their co-operative. At least part of that capital is usually the common property of the co-operative. The co-operative’s surplus is either distributed to its members in proportion to their transactions with the co-op, or directed to other activities approved by the membership.

Co-operatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If they enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their members and maintain their co-operative autonomy.

Co-operatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers, and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their co-operatives. They also strive to inform the general public – particularly young people and opinion leaders – about the nature and benefits of co-operation.

Co-operatives serve their members and strengthen the co-operative movement by working in solidarity with other co-ops and national, regional, and international co-operative organizations.  

Co-operatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies approved by their members.

 

At SASCU, we are proud of our history—our strong roots among community members with a can-do attitude and a shared vision.

We are even prouder of where we are heading!

The people of SASCU are dedicated to ensuring this financial organization continues to be a valuable contributor to healthy communities and prosperous members for generations to come.

 

Vision:

To be our members' lifelong financial partner.

Values:

We continuously seek new ways of doing things.

We strive for excellence.

We honour our relationships with dignity and respect.

We collaborate in the pursuit of shared goals.

We make common sense decisions.

 
 

Community

We are proud to contribute to the economic, environmental, and social development of our region.

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Careers

Join our team of over 140 people across our locations in Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento, and Enderby. 

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Governance

Our members elect the Directors of the board, who set policies and guidelines, and oversee the overall operation of SASCU.

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News & Events

See what we're planning in the community and what we're doing that's making news in the Shuswap.

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