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 Marketing Specialist, you will play a key role in driving growth by developing and executing marketing strategies that attract new members, strengthen engagement among current members, and support Vancity’s product teams across a variety of channels. You’ll apply critical thinking, creativity, and a data-driven approach to deliver impactful campaigns that align with Vancity’s values and member needs. Success in this role means leveraging insights, optimizing key marketing journeys, and working collaboratively to ensure our brand is strongly represented across every touchpoint.
This is a Full-time, Temporary role based at the Vancity head office and will report directly to the Marketing Manager – Deposits and Alternate Income. 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:
- Partnering with product teams and cross-functional stakeholders to develop marketing strategies that drive growth and member engagement
- Using data-driven insights to plan, execute, and optimize campaigns across lifecycle journeys, organic social media, paid media, events, and face-to-face channels
- Leveraging customer and product insights to refine target markets and simplify value propositions
- Playing a key role in go‑to‑market planning, developing briefs, and supporting integrated campaign execution
- Managing multiple concurrent projects on-budget and within established timelines
- Working collaboratively with agency partners and internal teams to deliver marketing initiatives that achieve business objectives
- Monitoring campaign performance and recommending optimizations to improve acquisition and retention outcomes
- Working independently while also collaborating closely with your team and manager
What You’ll Bring to the Team:
- University degree in Marketing, Business, or a related discipline
- 4-5 years of professional marketing experience on either the agency or client side
- Proven experience managing marketing projects from planning through execution
- Strong analytical skills with experience in digital marketing performance measurement
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners
- Clear communication skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable marketing plans
Extra Skills That Set You Apart:
- Experience with financial services or member‑based organizations
- Familiarity with lifecycle marketing and CRM tools
- Experience working with diverse communities or purpose-driven brands
You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:
- Effective & results-driven – You approach your work analytically, follow through on commitments, and deliver meaningful outcomes.
- A credible & influential communicator – You provide expert guidance, build strong relationships, and communicate with clarity.
- A strategic planner – You create thoughtful, integrated marketing solutions that align with business goals.
- Curious & innovative – You explore trends, assess risks and opportunities, and recommend informed strategies.
- Energetic & proactive – You bring enthusiasm and collaboration to a dynamic team environment.
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 $69,700 to $82,000 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.
