VP Communications & Government Relations

VP Communications & Government Relations

Job Category: VP

Requisition Number: VPCOM
007537

• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Vancity Centre, 183 Terminal Ave
Vancouver, BC , 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

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
• 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.

What You’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, previous experience, and internal…