Full-Time

Copywriter

Customer Engagement

Fairstone Financial

Fairstone Financial

501-1,000 employees

Alternative lending bank with diverse products

Compensation Overview

CA$55k - CA$80k/yr

Toronto, ON, Canada + 1 more

More locations: London, ON, Canada

Hybrid

Hybrid work model.

Bachelor's

Category
Content & Writing (1)
Required Skills
Communications
Journalism
Marketing

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Requirements
  • 2–3 years of professional writing or content marketing experience, ideally in marketing, advertising, or a related creative field.
  • A degree or post-secondary diploma in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with attention to detail.
  • Comfort working within brand and regulatory guidelines.
  • A curious mindset and willingness to learn about the lending industry and its customers.
  • Interpersonal, communication, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and issue-resolution skills.
  • The ability to work effectively with team members, cross-functional teams, and vendors.
  • Comfort leveraging artificial intelligence tools to streamline workflows, enhance personalization, and optimize content performance, while staying current with emerging technologies.
  • French language skills are an asset.
  • Candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and validation of their work experience.
Responsibilities
  • Write and edit clear, engaging, and brand-aligned copy for promotions, social advertising, events, and in-branch collateral.
  • Own and manage multiple projects and competing deadlines, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and to a high standard.
  • Collaborate with designers, cross-functional teams, and product teams to develop and execute creative concepts that support business objectives.
  • Tailor messaging for different audiences and brands while maintaining consistency and compliance with financial industry standards.
  • Contribute regularly to campaign ideation and creative brainstorming sessions.
  • Proofread materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with brand standards.
  • Coordinate content through legal, compliance, and translation review processes, ensuring timely approvals and keeping projects on track to meet deadlines.
  • Maintain relationships with external vendors and process invoices.
  • Take ownership and maintain accountability for project outcomes.
Desired Qualifications
  • Financial services industry experience.

Fairstone Financial groups Fairstone Bank and related brands to provide mortgages, deposits, GICs, credit cards with rewards, and various lending options in Canada. Its products work by offering loans, lines of credit, and deposit accounts that earn interest, with some services available online or through branches. It differentiates itself as Canada's leading alternative lending bank, focusing on accessible, reliable funding and a broad set of financing options for different needs. Its goal is to help Canadians reach their personal and business objectives by delivering clear, straightforward financial solutions.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

1923

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Federal Finance approved Fairstone's $1.9 billion Laurentian purchase on June 26, 2026.
  • Best Buy's renewal extends a profitable retail financing channel launched in 2020.
  • Women in Leadership Scholarship and Silver Parity Certification strengthen recruiting in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Laurentian acquisition closes late 2026, then integration absorbs management for months.
  • Laurentian's 57 Quebec branches shut, eliminating roughly 700 jobs and customer continuity.
  • Home Trust and Laurentian create an existential execution risk if funding or systems break.

What makes Fairstone Financial unique

  • Fairstone serves 2,100-plus merchants and 2 million customers across Canada.
  • Best Buy renewed exclusive financing with Fairstone on August 11, 2026.
  • Fairstone combines 260 branches with digital approvals under two minutes.

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Benefits

Time to Recharge

Comprehensive Benefits

Future-Ready Savings

Education Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Volunteer Day

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Stock Options

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

PTO

Company News

Newswire
Aug 11th, 2026
Fairstone Bank and Best Buy Canada renew exclusive retail financing partnership, expanding flexible payment options for canadian consumers.

Fairstone Bank and Best Buy Canada renew exclusive retail financing partnership, expanding flexible payment options for canadian consumers. Aug 11, 2026, 06:30 ET Renewal secures cornerstone retail financing relationship TORONTO and MONTREAL, Aug. 11, 2026 /CNW/ - Fairstone Bank of Canada ("Fairstone Bank"), Canada's leading alternative lending bank, and Best Buy Canada Ltd. ("Best Buy"), Canada's largest consumer electronics retailer, today announced the renewal of their exclusive point-of-sale financing partnership. Since launching in 2020, the partnership has helped thousands of Canadians make technology purchases more accessible. Through Fairstone Financial Inc., a subsidiary of Fairstone Bank, Best Buy customers can access in-store, and online financing through a digital application that enables approval or prequalification in under two minutes. "Best Buy has been a valued partner from the outset, and this renewal reflects the trust, performance and the shared commitment we have built together," said Emilie Boulay, Senior Vice President, Chief Card Services Officer at Fairstone Bank. "Together we have delivered fast and seamless financing solutions to Best Buy customers across Canada, and we look forward to continuing to grow that success in the years ahead." "Technology plays an essential role in how Canadians work, learn, connect and navigate their daily lives," said Bryan Kooistra, Chief Financial Officer, Best Buy Canada. "By extending our partnership with Fairstone Bank, we're continuing to provide customers with flexible and transparent financing options, while enabling innovative programs like Monthly Subscription that make it easier to access and upgrade the technology they rely on." Best Buy is one of more than 2,100 merchant partners coast to coast that rely on Fairstone Bank's retail financing programs, which combine proprietary technology and dedicated support to simplify the customer experience. About Fairstone Bank of Canada Fairstone Bank of Canada and its subsidiaries, including Fairstone Financial Inc. and Home Trust Company, deliver innovative, accessible and reliable financial solutions that enable Canadians to reach their financial goals. Collectively, they offer residential and commercial mortgages, consumer deposits and GICs, retail and automobile financing, credit cards and digital lending, as well as unsecured and secured personal loans online and at more than 260 branches coast to coast. With nearly 100 years of operating history, Fairstone Bank is Canada's leading alternative lending bank, serving approximately two million customers nationwide. About Best Buy Canada A wholly owned subsidiary of Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY), Best Buy Canada Ltd. is one of Canada's largest and most innovative omnichannel retailers, operating the Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile, Best Buy Express and Geek Squad (www.geeksquad.ca) brands. With over 300 Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile and Best Buy Express stores across Canada and an expanded assortment of lifestyle products offered through BestBuy.ca, Best Buy is a leader in total retail, catering to customers how, when, and where they want to shop. Best Buy Canada is committed to making a positive impact in the community with programs and partnerships that support youth to connect with technology to advance their education. For more information, visit BestBuy.ca. SOURCE Fairstone Financial Inc. Caroline Morin, Vice President, Corporate Communications, [email protected], +1 833 461-2900

Fairstone
Mar 10th, 2026
Fairstone Bank Launches Women in Leadership Scholarship to Advance Gender Parity and Invest in the Next Generation

Fairstone Bank launches Women in Leadership Scholarship to advance gender parity and invest in the next generation. $5,000 annual scholarship reinforces targeted and measurable investment in women's leadership amid persistent advancement and earnings gaps MONTREAL, March 10, 2026 - As International Women's Day approaches, Fairstone Bank of Canada ("Fairstone Bank" or the "Bank") proudly announces the launch of the Nicole Hunter Women in Leadership Scholarship, a new annual $5,000 award designed to accelerate the development of high-potential women within the organization. The scholarship is a targeted and flagship investment in leadership development and gender parity, reinforcing Fairstone Bank's commitment to advancing women into positions of influence. Created in honour of Nicole Hunter's remarkable 29-year career as a transformative executive and her retirement in December 2025, the scholarship reflects a belief that progress requires both inspiration and structure. "Nicole Hunter built her career by stepping into complexity, embracing challenges with intelligence and courage, and creating space for others to rise," says Grant Wyard-Scott, Chief Operating Officer and co-executive sponsor of Fairstone Bank's Women's Network. "Initiatives like this matter because closing leadership gaps doesn't happen organically. It requires deliberate investment, visible sponsorship, and measurable action. This scholarship is purposefully anchored in Nicole's legacy, not only to honour her career, but to demonstrate the tangible business impact women make in leadership roles and to create a clear pathway for more women to rise." The $5,000 scholarship will be paid directly toward tuition or registration fees for an approved leadership, coaching or professional development program. The initiative supports women of all levels, reinforcing Fairstone Bank's long-term parity journey. "True leadership development requires intention," says Heather Lee, Chief Legal Officer and co-executive sponsor of Fairstone Bank's Women's Network. "This scholarship is about more than funding, it's about recognizing ambition, rewarding courage, and ensuring that talented women have access to learning experiences that will accelerate their growth and development. Our cultural commitment and structural support are a catalyst for meaningful progress." While progress has been made, gender gaps in leadership representation and lifetime earnings remain significant across Canada and the world. Research continues to show that disparities in advancement opportunities and access to development contribute to long-term economic inequity. Meaningful change requires sustained, intentional action across organizations and sectors. A broader commitment to gender parity. The scholarship builds on Fairstone Bank's ongoing efforts to advance gender equality, including its commitment to empowering women as one of the Bank's five core Corporate Social Responsibility pillars. * Women currently represent 29% of senior and executive management roles and 62% of all roles across the organization. * Fairstone Bank has pledged a four-year, $80,000 commitment to the Canadian Women's Foundation's Economic Development Program, supporting initiatives that help women, girls and gender-diverse people achieve financial independence. * In 2026, Fairstone Bank earned the Silver Parity Certification from Women in Governance for the third year in a row, recognizing measurable progress in advancing women in leadership. * The Fairstone Bank's Women's Network, an employee resource group open to women and allies, continues to play a vital role in developing skills, building sponsorship, and preparing women for future leadership opportunities. * The annual Women in Leadership Award recognizes female leaders who are driving inclusive change across the organization. By embedding the Nicole Hunter Women in Leadership Scholarship into its annual calendar, with recipients announced each year on International Women's Day, Fairstone Bank reinforces its commitment to measurable action in support of women's advancement, honouring the past while building a stronger, more inclusive future. About Fairstone Bank of Canada. Fairstone Bank of Canada and its subsidiaries, including Fairstone Financial Inc. and Home Trust Company, deliver innovative, accessible and reliable financial solutions that enable Canadians to reach their financial goals. Collectively, Fairstone Financial Inc. offer residential and commercial mortgages, consumer deposits and GICs, retail and automobile financing, credit cards and digital lending, in addition to unsecured and secured personal loans online and at more than 260 branches coast to coast. With a long-established history, Fairstone Financial Inc. is proud to be Canada's leading alternative lending bank. Learn more at FairstoneBank.ca. Media contact: Caroline Morin Vice President, Corporate Communications +1 833 461-2900

Laurentian Bank
Dec 3rd, 2025
Laurentian Bank Accelerates Strategic Shift to Specialty Commercial Bank

Laurentian Bank Board of Directors approves acceleration of its specialty commercial bank strategy, leading to an exit from retail and SME banking sectors. National Bank will acquire Laurentian...

ApartmentBuildings.com
Dec 2nd, 2025
Laurentian Bank to be Sold for $1.9B

Laurentian Bank to be sold for $1.9B. Fairstone Bank will acquire Laurentian Bank for $1.9 billion, and National Bank will take over its retail and small-business banking operations, the financial institutions announced Tuesday. After the proposed deals close, Laurentian's 57 retail locations in Quebec will be shuttered. Its approximately 2,700 employees will not be transferred, but they will have a chance to apply for open positions at National Bank. "We view Quebec as a key market and are excited to continue building our presence with the expertise we're acquiring from Laurentian Bank," said Fairstone CEO Scott Wood. Laurentian will retain its name and head office in Montreal under the new ownership and focus on commercial real estate lending, inventory and equipment financing, intermediary services and capital markets activities. Fairstone is slated to acquire Laurentian's business for $40.50 per share with cash and cash equivalents. The acquisition of the business is subject to the closing of the retail/SME segment sale to National Bank. "This announcement is aligned with the acceleration of Laurentian Bank's commercial specializations, as announced in our 2024 Strategic Plan," said Éric Provost, president and CEO of Laurentian. "Joining forces with Fairstone Bank will allow us to grow our specialized commercial business even further, while maintaining our brand identity and head office in Montreal, where we were founded over 175 years ago." Laurentian's common and outstanding shares will be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange once all aspects of the proposed transaction are completed. But Laurentian's preferred shares and notes will continue to be traded publicly. La Caisse, which own 8% of Laurentian, has agreed to vote in favour of the deal, which is subject to two-thirds of shareholder support.

Money Marketing
Jul 25th, 2025
Ex-Fairstone executive joins Westminster Wealth

Westminster Wealth Management has appointed former Fairstone executive Mark Hewson as director of business operations, a newly created role focused on driving operational excellence and supporting the firm's strategic growth.