VP Communications & Government Relations Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Government

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 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

What You’ll Bring 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 with in 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

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

Strategic – Able to connect communications and public policy to long-term enterprise strategy and impact.

Credible – Trusted advisor to senior leaders, governments, and external…