Our Story & Purpose:

We’re Vancity, a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946, our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. We’ve made bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, and we’re actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s Top Employers. If you’re ready to join our team of 2,300 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement - apply today!

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:

As theProject Lead, CEO Events & Initiatives, you will play a pivotal role in driving execution across the Office of the CEO by turning executive priorities into coordinated action. You’ll support large‑scale enterprise initiatives, external stakeholder engagement, and high‑visibility internal leadership events - ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget, and in alignment with strategic objectives. This role is ideal for a highly organized and proactive project leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments, has exceptional coordination skills, and excels at managing complex, cross-functional tasks with precision and professionalism.

This is aFull-time, Temporaryrole based at ourVancity head officeand will report directly to theAdvisor to the CEO. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Translating executive direction into actionable project plans and coordinating delivery across teams
• Coordinating stakeholder engagement and supporting execution of national and local partnership plans
• Leading project management for the enterprise staff event, including timelines, budgets, risks, and workback schedules
• Facilitating cross-functional delivery involving Comms, Brand, Strategy, Operations, and other partners
• Supporting planning, logistics, agendas, and follow‑through for senior leadership summits and internal leadership events
• Managing logistics, tracking progress, and ensuring initiatives advance with clarity and alignment
• Identifying risks, dependencies, and roadblocks early and coordinating mitigation plans
• Enabling the Advisor to the CEO by anticipating needs and ensuring operational execution supports strategic focus
• Ensuring all initiatives meet expectations around quality, timeliness, and enterprise impact

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Post-secondary degree in business administration, communications, project management, or a related field
• 4-6 years of experience in project coordination, project management, event management, or executive operations
• Experience supporting senior leadership or executive offices in fast‑paced, complex environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail and follow‑through
• Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams and navigating complex stakeholder environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear plans, timelines, and summaries
• Proficiency with project management tools and structured planning methodologies
• PMP, CAPM, or comparable project management certification considered an asset

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• Experience supporting large‑scale enterprise events or organizational summits
• Background in partnership activation or stakeholder engagement
• Ability to develop structured communications (briefings, decks, run-of-show documents) for executive audiences

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

-Detail**‑Driven**– You bring exceptional precision to planning and execution, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks. -Strategic**‑Minded**– You understand the broader enterprise context and connect day‑to‑day activities to long‑term goals. -Relationship**‑Focused**– You build strong cross‑functional partnerships and foster trust across diverse teams. -Calm Under Pressure– You thrive in environments where priorities shift quickly and high‑visibility deliverables matter. -Proactive– You anticipate needs, identify risks early, and act before issues arise.

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.

What You’ll Earn:

This role offers a salary range of**$86,400 to $101,600 per annum**. The 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.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

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:

-Living Wage Employer: We’re the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canada’s Top Employers. -Customizable Benefits: Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs. -Generous Vacation: New employees start with 3-4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time. -Extra Stat Holidays: In addition to BC’s 11 statutory holidays, we offer 2 extra days, plus care days for personal or family illness. -Immediate Health Coverage: Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date, with three levels of coverage to choose from. -Defined Benefit Pension: Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life, recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone.

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.

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 also 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.