About This Opportunity: Vice President, Strategy (Vancouver)
Vancity is currently seeking a Vice President, Strategy (Vancouver) to join their team in Vancouver.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals looking to advance their career.
Education Requirements
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No specific education requirements
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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 a Vice President, Strategy you are responsible for shaping and delivering strategy in service of Vancity's vision and values. You will ensure that enterprise strategy efforts centre member needs, advance financial sustainability and business objectives, and deepen and scale impact.You will provide enterprise leadership across Enterprise Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions, Innovation, and Government Relations & Policy Engagement, working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Board, and external partners to translate strategy into action. This role has a strong internal lens — acting as a connector across functions and ensuring strategy is lived, not just articulated — alongside an important external lens, building Vancity's brand presence and profile through engagement with existing and prospective partners.This is a Full‐time, Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Chief Strategy 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 in Your Departments:Enterprise StrategyLeading the development and annual refresh of the enterprise strategy and business plan, as guided by Vancity's vision and values, a member‐centric lens, and the direction of the Board of Directors and Executive LeadershipMonitoring the external environment and keeping a pulse on the economic, industry, social, environmental, and other areas to identify opportunities and position Vancity appropriatelyGuiding the translation of strategy into enterprise scorecards, KPIs, and performance frameworks that reflect both financial and non‐financial outcomesMonitoring progress and supporting the enterprise governance of progress against strategic priorities — identifying risks, trade‐offs, and opportunities for course correctionMergers & AcquisitionsSetting and implementing strategic direction for mergers, acquisitions, and partnership opportunities aligned with Vancity's enterprise strategy, growth objectives, and impact prioritiesOverseeing the development and advancement of Vancity's pipeline of evaluated opportunities, ensuring disciplined assessment of strategic fit, impact, risk, and value creationGuiding end‐to‐end M&A strategy and tactics, including chance identification, cultivation, due diligence, valuation, decision frameworks, and deal closingPartnering with Finance, Legal, Risk, Impact, and Business Lines to ensure transactions are rigorously evaluated and effectively governedSupporting post‐transaction integration planning to realise intended strategic, financial, and impact outcomesInnovationOverseeing priority innovation portfolios and initiatives that advance strategic objectives, improve member experience, and further impact prioritiesStewarding enterprise capability in innovation practices, tools, and ways of working, fostering experimentation, learning, and disciplined deliveryEnabling cross‐functional collaboration to move ideas from concept to implementation, scaling those with demonstrated value and impactEnsuring innovation investments are aligned with strategy, resourced appropriately, and governed with clear success measuresSupporting the growth and development of Vancity's presence in the market as a leader in innovationGovernment Relations & Policy EngagementGuiding and stewarding Vancity's enterprise government relations and public policy agenda, aligning advocacy priorities with enterprise strategy, cooperative principles, and long‐term community impact objectivesServing as a senior executive voice in engagements with federal, provincial, and municipal governments, including Ministers, political staff, senior public servants, and Crown agencies. Build and maintain trusted, long‐term relationships with sector partnersIntegrating public policy intelligence and environmental scanning into enterprise strategy, identifying emerging legislative, regulatory, and political trends that present risks or opportunities for VancityGuiding the development of evidence‐based policy positions, advocacy briefs, and submissions that advance prioritiesOverseeing the measurement and reporting of government relations outcomes, moving beyond activi
Position DetailsKey Responsibilities
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Effectively perform assigned job duties
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Maintain safety and cleanliness in the workplace
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Work effectively with team members
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Follow company policies and procedures
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Perform tasks according to quality standards
Qualifications
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Reliability and punctuality
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Ability to work independently and in a team
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Strong work ethic and positive attitude
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Ability to follow instructions
Why Join Vancity?Vancity offers a supportive work environment in Vancouver, where employees can grow and develop their skills. This Vice President, Strategy (Vancouver) position provides the opportunity to work with a dedicated team and contribute to meaningful work.
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