Governance Consultant

Vancity (2.0); Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Customizable Benefits

Generous Vacation

Extra Stat Holidays

Immediate Health Coverage

Defined Benefit Pension

Job summary

Vancity, BC's member-owned credit union, seeks a Governance Consultant to operate governance processes, reporting, and documentation for Regulatory Compliance. The role is full-time, based at the head office with a hybrid arrangement and on-site presence for events.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in governance, compliance, risk or audit, plus strong coordination and stakeholder skills for audit-ready governance records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Risk Management, Governance, Compliance, Law, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of governance, compliance, risk management, audit, or corporate administration experience.
• Experience supporting governance committees, regulatory oversight, or control frameworks.
• Strong report writing, materials preparation, and executive presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain governance artifacts: agendas, minutes, action logs, reporting templates.
• Coordinate governance processes: committees, deadlines, issue tracking, action follow-up.
• Produce consolidated governance reporting with accurate, complete information.
• Track regulatory compliance issues and deliverables for timely follow-up.
• Prepare materials for management and governance forums by gathering inputs.
• Maintain governance documentation standards and audit-ready records.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance processes and repository management.
• Collaborate with compliance and business stakeholders to support oversight.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

Risk management

Audit

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Reporting

Coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Description

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 2,700 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:

As a Governance Consultant, you will be responsible for executing and maintaining governance processes, reporting, and documentation that support the effective operation of Vancity’s Regulatory Compliance function. You will coordinate governance activities, support compliance oversight processes, maintain governance records and repositories, and ensure governance forums receive accurate, timely, and structured information. This role plays an important part in ensuring governance activities are delivered consistently, documentation remains audit-ready, and compliance stakeholders are supported with high-quality governance reporting and oversight. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong coordination, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.

This is a Full-time, Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance 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:

• Developing and maintaining governance artifacts including committee agendas, minutes, action logs, reporting templates, and documentation repositories
• Coordinating governance processes including committee cycles, reporting deadlines, issue tracking activities, and action follow-up
• Producing and consolidating governance reporting to ensure information is accurate, complete, and clearly structured
• Tracking regulatory compliance issues, action items, and deliverables to support timely follow-up and escalation where required
• Supporting the preparation of materials for management and governance forums by gathering, validating, and organizing inputs from stakeholders
• Maintaining governance documentation standards and ensuring governance records remain current and audit-ready
• Identifying opportunities to improve governance processes, reporting quality, documentation practices, and repository management
• Collaborating with compliance and business stakeholders to support effective oversight and governance activities

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Risk Management, Governance, Compliance, Law, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in governance, compliance, risk management, audit, corporate administration, or a related field
• Experience supporting governance committees, management forums, regulatory oversight activities, or control frameworks
• Strong experience preparing reports, meeting materials, governance documentation, and executive-level presentations
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and governance cycles
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality documentation and records
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience working in a regulated environment or supporting compliance, risk, or governance programs

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• Experience within financial services, banking, credit unions, or other highly regulated industries
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks, governance practices, and audit readiness requirements
• Professional designation such as CPHR, CIA, CRMA, CAMS, CRCM, or equivalent

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Organized – You excel at coordinating multiple activities, deadlines, and stakeholders while maintaining high-quality outputs.
• Detail-Oriented – You take pride in producing accurate documentation, reporting, and governance records.
• Collaborative – You build strong working relationships and effectively support stakeholders across the organization.
• Accountable – You take ownership of deliverables and consistently follow through on commitments.
• Continuous Improvement Focused – You look for ways to improve governance processes, reporting quality, and operational effectiveness.

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.

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.

This role is an open vacancy, and our hiring process is grounded in fairness, transparency, and inclusion. We are 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. 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.