Our Story & Purpose:

Vancity is a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion, social justice, and community impact. Since 1946, we’ve worked to challenge the status quo, break down barriers, and build a more equitable future. With bold commitments—including becoming net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans—we are championing financial resilience, climate action, and belonging for our members and communities.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and home to a team of 2,300 passionate employees, Vancity offers competitive rewards and benefits, diverse career pathways, and the opportunity to be part of something bigger.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for an intern to join our IT Solutions (technology) division for an 8-month opportunity. Vancity’s IT Solutions team, along with our business partners, are delivering an ambitious Business-Technology Roadmap to modernize our core systems to better serve our members and Vancity’s vision for a transformed economy that protects the earth and guarantees equity for all.

Reporting to the Director, ITS Strategic Planning & Operations, this position is responsible for providing high-quality support for various operations, communications and internal events. The successful candidate will focus on divisional communications, employee engagement, and a variety of responsibilities aimed at ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

A typical day would involve:

 Divisional Communications:

• Developing internal and external communications that align with the division’s strategy and culture, including divisional all-hands meetings, intranet sites and newsletters
• Drafting newsletters, articles, memos, announcements, and presentations for dissemination to employees and other stakeholders.
• Managing communication calendars and assisting with the planning and execution of divisional meetings and events.

Employee Engagement:

• Partnering to develop initiatives that promote employee engagement and a positive organizational culture.
• Coordinating engagement activities such as town halls, training and learning opportunities, employee feedback surveys and recognition programs.
• Monitoring and analyzing engagement metrics, offering insights and recommendations to enhance the employee experience

Operational Support:

• Overseeing special projects and ad hoc initiatives as assigned, ensuring timely and successful execution. This may include but is not limited to invoicing inquiries, vendor relations and administration

You are:

• Solutions-Oriented - You have a growth mindset and approach new and challenging situations with a “how might we” attitude
• A strong communicator - clear, concise, strategic and creative; a storyteller
• Curious - You always ask questions, challenge assumptions, and discover new insights
• A relationship builder - excited to collaborate across the organization to solve challenges
• Comfortable with ambiguity, and leading through times of change - focused on continuous improvement and always seeking ways to work more effectively and efficiently

You have:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate program within an applicable field and eligible for co-op/internship opportunities (i.e. Business, communications)
• Experience in strategic support, project management, or communications roles.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to context-switch in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools including Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Openness to experiment with emerging technologies (e.g. Microsoft Copilot and other AI tools)
• A willingness to work in a highly flexible environment with multiple competing priorities.
• A high level of attention to detail

Bonus points, if you have:

• Experience with Azure DevOps and project management tools

What You’ll Earn:

This role offers a pay range of $27.85/hr.

Application Details:

Please submit your resume. Cover letters and transcripts are optional but appreciated.

This posting will close on March 22, 2026 at 11:59pm

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• When you join Vancity as an employee and a member, you join a movement that believes that when we use money for what’s right, we truly are a financial force for change.
• We are the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and have been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. Come join our team of 2,600 diverse individuals and access competitive rewards & benefits, all while knowing you are a part of a greater movement.
• Start your Vancity career journey with us even if you’re new to financial services! We provide in-house paid training to gain general financial knowledge, and to learn about our products & services. We encourage opportunities to learn & develop to prepare you for career success, which in turn continuously impresses how we serve our membership.
• Vancity is committed to a diverse workplace and values Integrity, Innovation, Responsibility and Reconciliation.
• To learn more about Vancity, please visit vancity.com/AboutVancity.

Vancity Talent Programs:

Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner, this initiative provides access to career development opportunities, prioritized job screening, and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative, in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details, please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.

Accommodations Process:

This role is an open vacancy, and our hiring process is grounded in fairness, transparency, and inclusion. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage), we encourage you to let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@vancity.com. We’re here to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality, so you can participate fully in the process.