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 Senior Internal Auditor, you will play a key role in strengthening Vancity’s governance, risk management, and internal control environment. You will lead and execute audits across a broad range of functions, including IT, credit, risk management, regulatory compliance, and governance, while providing trusted insights to senior leadership. This role is ideal for an analytical and critical thinker who thrives in complex, regulated environments and is motivated by continuous improvement and impact.
This is a Permanent, Full-time role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit Strategy and Operations. 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 and conducting audits through the full audit lifecycle in accordance with Vancity Internal Audit methodology
- Supporting and collaborating with co-sourced subject matter experts on highly technical or complex audit engagements
- Partnering with Internal Audit management to implement initiatives that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the function
- Communicating effectively with senior management on technical and audit-related matters
- Providing industry knowledge, technical expertise, and coaching to Internal Auditors to build team capability and capacity
- Identifying opportunities to optimize audit processes and methodologies in alignment with Global Internal Audit Standards
- Supporting coordination with external auditors and regulators to enable completion of their work
- Contributing to the delivery of the risk-based annual audit plan
What You’ll Bring to the Team:
- 3–5+ years of experience as an Internal Auditor, preferably within the financial or regulated services sector
- An undergraduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Computer Science
- Experience evaluating the effectiveness of risk management practices, internal controls, and governance processes
- Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing concepts, practices, and techniques from planning through reporting
- A solid understanding of Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and related professional standards
- Demonstrated ability to assess risk at both macro and micro levels and identify control weaknesses
- Extensive knowledge of governance, risk management, and control framework methodologies
- Strong business analytical skills with the ability to understand complex processes, identify risks, and develop actionable recommendations
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills that clearly and constructively convey issues and recommendations
- Proven ability to provide technical guidance and coaching to team members
- Effective project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet timelines
Extra Skills That Set You Apart:
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:
- Customer-centric – Defining success through the eyes of internal stakeholders and proactively responding to evolving needs.
- Analytical – Leveraging data-driven insights and hands-on analysis to support sound decision-making.
- A problem solver – Applying critical thinking to diagnose issues, assess risks, and develop innovative solutions.
- Engaging – Building strong, value-driven relationships with auditees and partners.
- Passionate – Believing in finance as a force for positive change and impact.
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 $86,400 to $111,800 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.
***Posted until the role is 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.
