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 Securities Administrator, you will provide critical administrative support to the Sustainable Wealth Management advisory teams and our members by reviewing, prioritizing, and processing work resulting from member meetings within prescribed timelines. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, tech-savvy professional with 1–3 years of experience in the financial industry who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about Wealth Management.
This is a Full-time, Temporary role based at our Vancity’s Surrey Central Office and will report directly to the Team Manager, SWM Advisory Admin. 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:
- Providing administrative support to optimize the capacity of Sustainable Wealth Management advisory staff
- Completing member transactions within prescribed policies and procedures while maintaining regulatory standards
- Building effective working relationships across Sustainable Wealth Management and Member Services to support an integrated platform
- Enabling execution of an enhanced, differentiated member experience
- Identifying and recommending process improvement opportunities to optimize service delivery
- Upholding compliance and risk mitigation standards in all administrative activities
- Managing workload effectively to meet deadlines and business needs
- Supporting Wealth Planners with timely and accurate documentation processing
What You’ll Bring to the Team:
- Post-secondary education or industry courses such as CSC (Canadian Securities Course) or IFIC is required
- 1–3 years of experience in the financial industry, preferably in administrative or operational roles
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to analyze problems and identify critical components
- Proficiency with technology and financial systems
- Excellent communication skills to build relationships and provide technical guidance
Extra Skills That Set You Apart:
- Previous experience in Wealth Management
- Familiarity with securities administration processes
- Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements in financial services
You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:
- Highly Organized – Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Tech-Savvy – Quick learner with strong aptitude for systems and technology
- Detail-Oriented – Committed to accuracy and thoroughness in all work
- Change Resilient – Comfortable adapting to evolving processes and priorities
- Strong Communicator – Skilled at building relationships and providing clear guidance
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:
The starting hourly rate for this role is $30.69 per hour, as per the collective agreement. 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.
