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 2,700 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 the Manager, Leadership & Talent Development , you play a critical role in building and advancing the systems, programs, and practices that enable Vancity to grow, retain, and inspire a diverse and high-performing workforce. This role leads the design and delivery of enterprise-wide strategies in leadership growth, talent development and succession planning while supporting recognition, performance and career development frameworks that empower employees and leaders alike.

We’re looking for a great leader with a systems mindset, strong program design, facilitation and coaching skills, and a deep understanding of and desire to integrate our values of diversity, equity, inclusion and reconciliation (DEIR) across the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be passionate about building internal talent pipelines, supporting leadership capability, and strengthening a culture of learning, accountability, and belonging.

This is a permanent, full-time role that will enjoy hybrid working arrangements which can be fulfilled primarily from the Vancity head office location and your Lower Mainland based home office. This role may require you to work on-site at least once a week.

A typical day would involve:

Leadership Development & Enablement

• Partner with Learning & Development (L&D) to design and implement comprehensive leadership development programming and initiatives that elevate current and future leaders across the organization, respond to business and environmental shifts, and make use of diverse learning formats.
• Establish programming to ensure new to role leaders and those transitioning to increased responsibilities are supported through peer networks, mentorship or buddy systems.
• Integrate leadership coaching with infrastructure for onboarding, matching, quality assurance, and measurement of coaching impact.

Talent Development & Succession Planning

• Collaborate with leaders and HR to enable enterprise-wide talent reviews, calibration and succession planning processes that identify high-potential employees, talent for critical roles and create tailored development plans strengthening our talent and leadership pipeline.
• Implement career development initiatives that promote visibility into career opportunities, internal mobility and support employees in achieving their career goals.
• Create opportunities for mentorship and coaching to support employee growth and development.

Performance Management & Performance Recognition

• Enhance performance processes to support effective goal/objective setting and clarity on performance expectations.
• Develop leader capability and resources to engage in meaningful performance and development conversations that are strengths-based, growth-oriented and encourage a learning and feedback culture.
• Partner with counterparts in Total Rewards to ensure performance metrics and processes are aligned with compensation and career progression frameworks.
• Establish recognition programming that complements and encourages a performance culture and aligns with values-based behaviours.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Reconciliation

• Integrate DEIR principles into all leadership and talent development programs to create equitable access to opportunities and support a diverse workforce.
• Identify and address barriers to leadership and career progression for underrepresented groups within the organization.
• Collaborate with the DEIR team and other People & Culture functions to align leadership and talent development strategies with broader organizational diversity goals.

You have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Leadership, HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in leadership and talent development roles, with demonstrated expertise in creating managing development programs.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful talent management strategies and programs across the employee lifecycle
• Deep understanding of performance management and talent and succession planning best practices
• Experience managing coaching programs and working with internal and external coaches; coaching certification (e.g., ICF) is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of HRIS and talent management technologies
• You have excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights
• Experience collaborating with L&D, HR Business Partners, Total Rewards and Talent Acquisition functions to drive integrated people strategies.
• You have the ability to build strong relationships and partner effectively with all levels of the organization
• You have the ability to see the big picture, translate it into tactical plans, and operationalize with excellence

You are:

• A systems thinker
  • you design integrated leadership and talent development initiatives that align with Vancity’s strategy, business priorities, future capability needs, values, and culture.
• A strong leader
  • you lead and inspire teams through coaching and mentoring, fostering growth within a purpose-driven organization.
• Data-driven
  • you establish key metrics, evaluate program impact, and use data to drive continuous improvement in talent and leadership development.
• Consultative and relationship-oriented
  • you consult with senior leaders to identify development needs and build strong relationships with external vendors or consultants to enhance program offerings.
• An innovator
  • you leverage modern talent and leadership development frameworks, learning technologies, and methodologies to create forward-thinking solutions.
• A skilled communicator
  • you facilitate impactful discussions and deliver clear, engaging messaging that influences and connects with stakeholders effectively.

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 $91,000 to $136,400 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.
• 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.

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.