Important Notice: This position is being managed by Boyden. To be considered, external candidates must apply directly via the job posting on Boyden’s website using the link below.
Job posting link via Boyden: VP, HR Business Partnership
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, HR Business Partnership, you will lead and deliver people strategies aligned with Vancity’s vision and business priorities. Overseeing HR Business Partnership and Talent Acquisition, you will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Board to strengthen organizational effectiveness and support employee engagement, development, and performance. As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you will ensure consistent and effective people practices across the organization.
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 in Your Departments:
HR Business Partnership
- Partnering with executive and senior leaders to support the evolution of operating models, organizational structures, and talent strategies
- Providing strategic advice and guidance on a broad range of people matters, including performance management, organizational design, and workforce planning
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Strategy
- Leading the development and execution of talent acquisition strategies that align with Vancity’s business priorities and future workforce needs
- Partnering with leaders to identify talent needs and build pipelines that support succession and long-term capability
Employee & Labour Relations
- Leading and supporting labour relations strategy, including collective bargaining, union engagement, and ongoing relationship management
- Providing oversight and guidance on complex employee relations matters across unionized and non-unionized environments
People Operations & Organizational Effectiveness
- Driving continuous improvement of HR processes, practices, and operating models to support efficiency, consistency, and quality outcomes
- Strengthening how information is managed, accessed, and used to support decision-making across the People & Culture function
What You’ll Bring to the Team:
- Progressive senior HR leadership experience within a large, complex organization, with expertise across HR Business Partnership, Talent Acquisition, and employee relations
- Strong judgement and the ability to manage complex employee and labour relations matters while supporting business leaders in a fast-paced environment
Extra Skills That Set You Apart:
- Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including employee integration and organizational alignment
- Experience in financial services, or within a unionized environment
You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:
- Values-led – You consistently embed equity, inclusion, and community impact into decision-making and strategic direction.
- A systems thinker – You understand interdependencies across the organization and design integrated, enterprise-wide solutions.
- Strategic and forward-looking – You anticipate emerging trends and translate them into practical, purpose-aligned strategies.
- Influential and collaborative – You build alignment, trust, and commitment across diverse stakeholders without relying on formal authority.
- Analytical and conceptually strong – You bring rigor, insight, and clarity to complex and ambiguous issues.
- A people-centered leader – You develop talent, foster inclusion, and build high-performing teams.
- Grounded in judgment and integrity – You exercise sound judgment aligned with fiduciary, regulatory, and ethical responsibilities.
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 $204,000 to $240,000 per annum. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of the total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.
**Posting Deadline: Posted until filled. **
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.
