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 - apply today!
Your Role in Supporting Our Members:
As a Senior Project Manager, you will concurrently manage several major facilities projects with an expected total annual capital spend of
$5m as well as ongoing smaller projects. You will partner with internal stakeholders, translating design drawings and construction technical details, to build effective spaces that serve members and elevate staff performance. You will also mentor other PMs as the subject matter expert on project management, design drawings, and construction management.
This is a Full-time, Permanent role based at Vancity head office and will report directly to the Senior Manager, Workplace Strategy and Capital Projects. 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:

• Leading cross-functional teams (e.g. business leaders, subject matter experts, and/or third-party resources/vendors) through the end-to-end project delivery lifecycle to achieve business objectives
• Overseeing and managing the work of design, construction, and trade vendors
• Planning and delivering complex programs/projects within scope, budget, time and expected benefits while following the appropriate Vancity PMO methodology and guidelines
• Fostering relationships with Sponsor(s) and senior stakeholders to ensure business needs and initiative deliverables/outcomes are in alignment
• Proactively mitigating and escalating issues for joint resolution with REFP and Business stakeholders
• Presenting at the Steering Committee/to Senior Leadership and address expectations and concerns through clear communication and pro-active follow-ups
• Coaching, mentoring, motivating and supervising project team resources, influencing them and their teams to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Contributing to the improvement of project/program management best practices across the enterprise and help drive consistency, transparency and execution on projects
• Reviewing and interpreting lease agreements, tracking key dates, and ensuring timely renewals or terminations.
• Liaising with landlords, legal, and internal stakeholders to negotiate lease terms and support occupancy planning
• Maintaining lease documentation and supporting strategic decisions related to space utilization and portfolio optimization

What You'll Bring to the Team:

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Architecture, Engineering, Business, Construction, or Trades
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing large capital projects
• Experience managing CCDC contracts
• PMP and CMP certifications
• Strong people leadership skills to engage and support teams
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent administration skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• Experience mentoring or developing project managers within a corporate environment
• Familiarity with hybrid workplace strategies and coordinating distributed teams
• Knowledge of sustainable design, construction standards, and environmental best practices

You'll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Communicative - You use your interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to facilitate project deliverables and collaborate across teams
• Detail-Oriented - You're attuned to micro details while keeping sight of the big picture
• Curious & Innovative - You stay up to date on industry trends and are future-focused
• Results-Oriented - You're a self-starter who overcomes obstacles and delivers quality outcomes
• People-Focused - You build strong relationships and develop highly engaged 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'll Earn:
This role offers a salary range of $81,200 to $122,000 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 recruitment@vancity.com. 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.

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