Director, People Risk and Strategic Initiatives

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 the Director, People Risk and Strategic Initiatives, you will provide enterprise leadership on people-related risk, regulatory compliance, and strategic initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, and enterprise transformation. You will act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, ensuring human capital risks and employee impacts are proactively identified and aligned to organizational strategy. This role is ideal for a seasoned HR leader who thrives in complexity, brings strong risk and governance expertise, and can influence decision-making at the highest levels while driving meaningful business outcomes. 

This is a Full-time, Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Chief People Officer. 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: 

• Leading people-related due diligence activities for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships 

• Assessing human capital risks including workforce structure, culture, compensation, benefits, labour relations, and compliance 

• Developing and executing people integration strategies following transactions 

• Partnering cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Enterprise Risk, and Corporate Development to inform decisions and mitigate risk 

• Driving enterprise-wide People & Culture strategic initiatives aligned to business priorities 

• Embedding risk, compliance, and governance practices across People & Culture programs 

• Overseeing regulatory compliance with employment standards, labour legislation, and human rights obligations across Canada 

• Leading audit activities, regulatory reviews, and reporting to governing bodies 

• Providing thought leadership and advisory support to executive leadership on people risk and complex organizational changes 

• Coordinating and delivering People & Culture Board and Committee reporting and governance processes 

 

What You’ll Bring to the Team: 

• A postgraduate degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field 

• 15–20 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, people risk, or a related field within large, complex organizations 

• At least 5 years of senior leadership experience, preferably in a regulated or financial services environment 

• Demonstrated experience leading HR due diligence and post-integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures 

• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, labour relations, governance, and regulatory compliance frameworks 

• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and provide strategic advisory support in high-impact environments 

• Experience working with Boards and preparing executive-level reporting and insights 

• Strong analytical, risk management, and strategic planning capabilities 

• A CHRP or similar professional designation is considered an asset 

 

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:  

• Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries 

• Expertise in enterprise risk management frameworks and governance structures 

• Background in leading large-scale transformation or culture change initiatives 

 

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:  

• Strategic Leader – Able to connect people risk, business priorities, and long-term organizational success 

• Influential Advisor – Builds credibility and effectively guides executive decision-making 

• Risk-Savvy Thinker – Anticipates and mitigates complex people and regulatory risks 

• Collaborative Partner – Works cross-functionally to achieve aligned outcomes in a matrix environment 

• Adaptable Change Agent – Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and leads through uncertainty 

  

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 $141,900 to $183,600 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.