VP Communications & Government Relations

VP Communications & Government Relations

Job Category: VP

Requisition Number: VPCOM007537

• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

Vancity Centre, 183 Terminal Ave
Vancouver, BC V6A4G2, CAN

As a Vice President, Communications and Government Relations, you will lead and integrate Vancity’s internal and external communications and government relations strategies to protect and enhance our reputation, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and position Vancity as a trusted thought leader aligned with our values and strategic priorities. This is a senior executive role suited to a strategic, values‑driven leader with deep expertise in enterprise communications, media relations, public affairs, and government relations, who can provide trusted counsel to the CEO, Board, and Executive Leadership.

This is a Full‑time, Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Chief Member Experience Officer. This role is primarily on‑site, with some flexibility. While limited hybrid flexibility may be available, you will be expected to be on‑site regularly and present for key meetings, events, and business needs. How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Leading the development and execution of integrated internal and external communications strategies aligned to enterprise priorities
• Providing strategic communications counsel to the CEO, Board, and Executive Leadership on reputational risk, emerging issues, and executive profiling
• Overseeing enterprise media relations, acting as a senior spokesperson, and guiding crisis and issues management
• Building and stewarding Vancity’s government relations and public policy agenda across federal, provincial, and municipal levels
• Engaging Ministers, political staff, senior public servants, regulators, and sector partners to advance advocacy priorities
• Integrating public policy intelligence and environmental scanning into enterprise strategy to identify risks and opportunities
• Managing escalated member concerns in partnership with internal and external oversight bodies
• Building, mentoring, and leading a high‑performing and diverse communications team
• Overseeing measurement and reporting to demonstrate communications and government relations impact beyond activity tracking

WhatYou’llBring to the Team:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, political science, journalism, public policy, or a related field; a master’s degree is an asset
• A minimum of 12–15 years of progressive senior leadership experience in enterprise communications, public affairs, and/or government relations
• Significant experience advising CEOs, Boards, and Executive Leadership teams on reputation, risk, and complex issues
• Demonstrated expertise in media relations, crisis communications, and executive‑level stakeholder engagement
• Proven experience leading government relations, advocacy, and public policy initiatives in complex, regulated environments
• Strong people leadership experience, including building and leading high‑performing, diverse teams
• Exceptional strategic thinking, judgment, and influence skills aligned with cooperative values

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• Experience within financial services, cooperatives, or highly regulated sectors
• Existing relationships with federal, provincial, or municipal government stakeholders
• Experience integrating communications, marketing, and brand strategies at an enterprise level
• Strategic – Able to connect communications and public policy to long‑term enterprise strategy and impact.
• Credible – Trusted advisor to senior leaders, governments, and external stakeholders.
• Calm under pressure – Confident leading through crisis, ambiguity, and high‑profile issues.
• Values‑driven – Deeply aligned with cooperative principles and community impact.
• People-focused – Committed to building inclusive high‑performing teams.

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.

WhatYou’llEarn: This role offers a salary range of $204,000to $264,000per annum . The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previousexperience, 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.

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 by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at View email address on ca.talent.com. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality, so you can participate fully in the process.