Senior Business Partner, People and Culture (IT)

Vancity; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 102,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A member-owned credit union is seeking a Senior Business Partner to enhance employee experience and drive change across divisions. This full-time role involves partnering with IT leadership to design strategic people plans and utilizing data to inform strategies. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a passion for inclusivity. The position offers a salary range of $102,200 to $153,200, along with generous benefits including customizable packages and ample vacation time.

Benefits

Customizable Benefits

Generous Vacation

Immediate Health Coverage

Defined Benefit Pension

Extra Stat Holidays

Qualifications

• You align HR strategies with business goals to deliver impactful outcomes.
• You build trust through exceptional listening and communication skills.
• You identify challenges and develop creative solutions for complex issues.
• You champion diversity and remove barriers to help talent thrive.

Responsibilities

• Partner with IT Services leadership to design and lead strategic people plans.
• Leverage data and analytics to enhance employee experience.
• Manage change initiatives for organizational restructures.
• Coordinate with Financial Planning & Analysis on annual position planning.

Skills

Strategic Partner

Empathetic Communicator

Innovative Problem Solver

Inclusive Leader

Job 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 – apply today!

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:

As a Senior Business Partner, you will partner with executive leadership in IT Services to design and implement strategic people plans, foster organizational agility, and enhance employee experience through data‑driven insights. You’ll play a key role in shaping inclusive work environments and driving transformational change across divisions.

This is a Full‑time, Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Director, People Consulting. 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 IT Services leadership to design and lead strategic people plans and competency roadmaps
• Leveraging data and analytics to inform short‑ and long‑term strategies that enhance employee experience
• Supporting organizational design and processes that enable agility, innovation, and creativity
• Collaborating with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Reconciliation experts to foster inclusive environments
• Managing change initiatives for organizational restructures and partnering on cross‑divisional projects
• Working with centers of excellence on program design to support enterprise‑wide deliverables
• Coordinating with Financial Planning & Analysis on annual position planning and budget maintenance
• Mentoring consultant talent and providing exposure to key initiatives
• Ensuring timely communication and collaboration across Equity and People teams for successful implementation

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Strategic Partner – You align HR strategies with business goals to deliver impactful outcomes
• Empathetic Communicator – You build trust through exceptional listening and communication skills
• Innovative Problem Solver – You identify challenges and develop creative solutions for complex issues
• Inclusive Leader – You champion diversity and remove barriers to help talent thrive

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 $102,200 to $153,200 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 [e-mail]. 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.