About Vancity Community Foundation

Vancity Community Foundation was founded on the belief that if we work together, we will have the resources we need to build a thriving community.

Everything we do is an investment in community. We believe that if all our assets are invested in building communities, where cooperative principles and practices are flourishing and social justice and environmental sustainability are centered, the world will be a better place and community well-being will be enhanced.

Our vision, shared with Vancity, is a transformed economy that protects the earth and guarantees equity for all.

• We implement cooperative principles and practices.
• We believe in social justice and financial inclusion.
• We actively work towards Truth + Reconciliation and being an anti-racist organization.
• We are committed to environmental sustainability and climate justice.
• We are a Living Wage Employer.
• We value collaboration, innovation, integrity, equity, and community.

About the workplace

As the Coordinator, Community and Administration, you will provide essential administrative and communications support to advance the Living Wage BC program. You’ll collaborate closely with the Provincial Manager to manage communications and marketing, act as the primary contact for public and stakeholder inquiries, and oversee content across social media and the program website to drive engagement. You’ll also support employer certification processes, fundraising efforts, and ensure communications reflect Vancity’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We’re looking for a proactive communicator and organized administrator who thrives in a dynamic, community-focused environment.

This is a permanent role reporting to the Managing Director, Living Wage, which can be fulfilled primarily from the 312 Main head office location and your Lower Mainland based home office.

A typical day would involve:

• Acting as point of contact for all email and phone enquiries from the public, workers, employers, elected officials and the media (communications toolkit provided)
• Managing content across LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to increase engagement
• Maintaining and updating the Living Wage BC website, including content development and Google Analytics monitoring
• Supporting meeting administration including scheduling, document preparation, and minute-taking
• Assisting with Living Wage Employer certification and recertification, including application management and employer communications
• Supporting fundraising activities, including writing applications and invoicing employers
• Ensuring communications are inclusive and aligned with Vancity’s Truth and Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion commitments

You Have:

• A diploma or degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in communications, administration, or community engagement roles
• Experience working in community-based programs or non-profit sector is an asset
• Experience managing social media platforms and website content
• Familiarity with Google Analytics and content performance tracking
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to inclusive language
• Experience supporting meetings and managing administrative tasks
• Knowledge of fundraising processes and donor communications is an asset

You are:

• Community-focused – You are passionate about social justice and community engagement
• Organized – You manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines consistently
• Inclusive – You actively work to mitigate bias and promote equity in communications
• Collaborative – You work well with others and build strong relationships across teams
• Tech-savvy – You are comfortable using digital tools and platforms to manage content and communications

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 $49,700 to $75,000 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: September 8, 2025

To learn more about VCF, please visit https://www.vancitycommunityfoundation.ca/

We offer:

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 are the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and have been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada.
• Our permanent employees qualify 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.
• We understand that retirement means different things to different people and at Vancity we will offer you a Defined benefits pension plan that pays you a retirement income for life.

Please note that all shortlisted candidates for this role will be required to complete a background check which includes employment verification, credit check, and a criminal record check. Vancity is an inclusive and equitable employer and actively seeks to advance racial equity, inclusion and belonging across the organization. Vancity offers required accommodations in all stages of the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please advise us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.