This Vancity evergreen job posting is an open and ongoing posting to uphold #92 call to action listed in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report that calls to ensure that Indigenous peoples have equitable access to jobs, training, and education opportunities in the corporate sector. This posting has also been approved by British Columbia’s Office of Human Rights Commissioner.

We Are Specifically Looking For Skills Related To

Vancity recognizes the strength in skills that Indigenous peoples can bring to the workforce and surrounding communities.

• Improving business practices and relationships with Indigenous communities
• Integrating Indigenous practices, such as sharing circles, to company norms
• Incorporating a decolonized lens to support becoming an anti-racist and net zero organization
• Storytelling that generates connection and community, and that communicates our commitment to building a clean and fair world
• Increasing diversity of experience, perspective and ideas

We actively work to foster an environment where Indigenous identities are valued, respected and honoured. We have a dedicated Indigenous Employee Resource Group (ERG) that provides a safe space for Indigenous staff to connect and access support, and to inform and advise organizational leadership on priority issues to meet the needs of Indigenous staff.

Applying for this Posting

You are encouraged to apply if you are Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Metis) and 18 years of age or older.

This is an ongoing, open application. All Indigenous applicants will be interviewed. We will discuss your interests and experience to determine a role match within the organization. If there is not a match internally at Vancity, you will have access to recruitment coaching and feedback to aid in your job search.

Our Indigenous Talent Liaison or a member from the Talent Team will connect with you within 2 business days of receipt of your application to discuss your interest in working for Vancity.

Our Commitment to Reconciliation

In 2016, Vancity made a commitment to have Reconciliation as a core value within the organization with honouring The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report (read related article here) and are embracing the TRC’s reconciliation framework and encouraging all values-based and cooperative businesses to join us in responding to their Call to Action.

As a financial services co-operative, we work in partnership with First Nation government and Indigenous not-for-profit organizations to help build stronger communities.

Please note that all shortlisted candidates for this role will be required to complete a background check which includes resume verification, credit check, criminal record check, and proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status. Exemptions requested under Human Rights law will be addressed through Vancity’s accommodations processes.

About Vancity

• When you join Vancity as an employee and a member, you join a movement that believes that when we use money for what’s right, we truly are a financial force for change.
• Our vision is to redefine wealth—and we are doing so by using the tools of finance to prioritize the wellbeing of our members and our communities by tackling the climate crisis and we are proving every day that sustainable is profitable.
• We are the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and have been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. Come join our team of 2,600 diverse individuals and access competitive rewards & benefits, all while knowing you are a part of a greater movement.
• Start your Vancity career journey with us even if you’re new to financial services! We provide in-house paid training to gain general financial knowledge, and to learn about our products & services. We encourage opportunities to learn & develop to prepare you for career success, which in turn continuously impresses how we serve our membership.
• Vancity is committed to a diverse workplace and values Integrity, Innovation, Responsibility and Reconciliation.
• To learn more about Vancity, please visit www.vancity.com/AboutVancity.

This is a continuously open job posting to provide equal employment opportunities to Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Metis) applicants.