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Vancity is a globally recognized, purpose-driven credit union committed to transforming the economy by placing people and planet at the core. As a values-based financial co-operative, Vancity sees itself, its 2,300+ staff, and its more than 585,000 members as a financial force for change, working together for a fair and clean world.
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Vancity is a globally recognized, purpose-driven credit union committed to transforming the economy by placing people and planet at the core. As a values-based financial co-operative, Vancity sees itself, its 2,300+ staff, and its more than 585,000 members as a financial force for change, working together for a fair and clean world.
Founded in 1946, Vancouver City Savings Credit Union, known simply as Vancity, is Canada's largest community credit union, with $39.7 billion in assets plus assets under administration. Its offices and 60 branches are in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Victoria, Squamish and Alert Bay, within the unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Kwakwaka’wakw peoples. Vancity is the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and is consistently recognized as a leading workplace. They have been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2026), Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers (2025), Canada’s Top Employers for Canadians Over 40 (2025), and BC’s Top Employers (2025). This recognition reflects a strong employee value proposition, including competitive and flexible total rewards, a defined benefit pension, generous time off, and a culture that supports long-term career development. Being acknowledged in BC is especially meaningful given their work is deeply rooted in the communities they serve.
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the VP, HR Business Partnership will provide insight and support in the development and implementation of a comprehensive and sustainable Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partnership strategy and plan that aligns with and supports the strategic direction of Vancity. This role provides senior leadership, direction, coaching and management to members of the HR Consulting and Talent Acquisition team, including oversight of the daily functioning and operations. These functions include the requirement to drive a positive focus on employee engagement, succession management, talent development, organizational culture and effective people practices at all levels of the organization.
The ideal candidate is a values-driven human resources executive who has advanced progressive HR programs and supported change in a large, complex organization with best-in-class internal HR processes. Specific experience in financial services, particularly banking, or unionized environments would be a significant asset. A highly strategic HR leader with a strong business partner ethos, the preferred candidate brings experience across all facets of HR with specific expertise overseeing talent acquisition, business partnerships as well as a wide range of employee relations issues. The successful candidate is a credible and pragmatic advisor, with strong judgement and the ability to navigate complex employee situations with confidence. The role is ideally suited to HR leaders who have the ability to work at pace, the interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization, and a passion for purpose-driven organizations and alignment with Vancity’s values.
Vancity’s head office is situated on the territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in Vancouver, British Columbia. This is a rare opportunity for an innovative, purpose-driven executive to lead the one of the most prominent, values-based and high-profile financial organizations in Canada.
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This role offers a salary range of $204,000 to $240,000 per annum. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of the total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.
