About Vancity

Vancity is a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. A relentless commitment to their values has helped them challenge the status quo and break down barriers since day one in 1946. They have bold commitments to make Vancity net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans and are pursuing strategies on Indigenous banking and to improve the financial resilience of their members.

Vancity is the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. If you’re interested in joining their team of 2400 diverse individuals and accessing competitive rewards and benefits, all while knowing you are part of a greater movement, then apply today!

About the workplace

As a Consultant, Accountability Reporting at Vancity, you will play a key role in advancing our commitment to organizational transparency by participating in the preparation of our integrated Annual Report and other reporting initiatives. You'll collect, analyze, and troubleshoot sustainability data and narrative information and produce clear, accurate, and insightful reporting.

This 12 to 18 month contract role will enjoy hybrid working arrangements which can be fulfilled primarily from the Vancity head office location and your Lower Mainland based home office. Periodically, you’ll be required to attend in-person activities or events.

A typical day would involve:

• Collect, analyze, troubleshoot and report ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) information.
• Manage data collection system and give support to data providers.
• Write and edit internal and external reporting to meet established reporting standards.
• Project-manage the production of the integrated annual reporting suite, collaborating with internal and external partners. Facilitate external assurance activities to optimize audit procedures.
• Research and monitor developments in reporting standards and make recommendations regarding best practices so that Vancity continues to be recognized as a best-in-class example of organizational transparency and sustainability reporting.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Business, Finance, Accounting, Sustainability, Public Policy, or Economics.
• Experience with sustainability reporting frameworks/standards (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD).
• Demonstrated experience in report writing, particularly annual or external organizational reports, with a focus on accuracy and alignment with reporting frameworks or standards.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to collect, validate, interpret, and present data effectively.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead and coordinate multi-stakeholder initiatives such as year-end reporting and assurance processes.
• Detail-oriented with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities in data and reporting contexts.
• Familiarity with ESG data collection and management platforms.
• Knowledge of external assurance or audit processes, particularly those related to non-financial or ESG reporting.

You are:

• A relationship builder - You can adapt your interpersonal skills to various target audiences and are proactive in starting and developing key relationships in all relevant sectors
• An excellent communicator - You build relationships with a variety of different people and can effectively communicate to others through your written and verbal communication
• A skilled writer - You have done technical writing before and experience creating clear, structured content and can translate complex information into accessible, easy-to-understand writing.
• A solid researcher - You are resourceful and utilize the tools at your disposal to discover solutions, practices and knowledge that will assist you in Accountability Reporting
• Able to work independently and self-starter - You support assigned portfolios and follow through on assignments with minimal direction
• Consultative - You have a demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders in order to conduct diagnosis, analyze findings and generate appropriate options, all while securing their commitment to these solutions.
• Adaptable
  • You are receptive to feedback and use it as a tool for growth. You remain solution-focused when faced with ambiguity or change, and actively contribute to evolving processes, practices, and ways of thinking.

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

The salary range for this role is $71,500  to $107,300  annually. Base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Posting Deadline: Posted until filled

A career at Vancity is more than just a job, you’re joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

We offer:

• We are the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and have been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada.
• for attractive benefit packages that can be customized and changed each year to meet their evolving needs.
• New employees receive between three to four weeks of vacation allowance per calendar year, and the number of vacation days grows
• In addition to the 10 statutory holidays in British Columbia, Vancity provides an additional three statutory holidays. We offer care days for periods of short-term personal illness or emergency family illness.
• We have flex credits for our health care & dental benefits offer three levels of coverage for you to select from. These benefits will also be effective immediately based on your hire date.

At Vancity we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent, understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@vancity.com for confidential support. In-person assistance is also available. We will collaborate with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively.