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 Consultant, Climate Risk Management, you will play a key role in shaping how Vancity identifies, assesses, and manages climate-related risks across the organization. This role is instrumental in designing and embedding the Climate Risk Management Framework, strengthening enterprise-wide resilience, supporting regulatory compliance, and protecting Vancity’s long-term sustainability. We’re looking for a strategic, analytical professional with strong risk management expertise and a passion for sustainability and climate resilience.
This is a Full-time, Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Director, Enterprise & Operational Risk Management. 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 the design and ongoing enhancement of the Climate Risk Management Framework, including policies, procedures, assessments, and reporting mechanisms.
- Supporting the implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Risk Appetite Framework with meaningful and measurable integration of climate risk.
- Rolling out improved risk processes that help identify, assess, monitor, and report climate-related financial and non-financial risks.
- Developing tools and methodologies that strengthen operational resilience, protecting the organization’s reputation and supporting alignment with regulatory guidance (OSFI B-15) and Vancity’s Climate Transition Plan.
- Providing expertise in scenario analysis, climate-related stress testing, disclosures, and forward-looking risk indicators.
- Creating clear, visually compelling reporting and dashboards for senior leadership and the Board.
- Partnering with business units to embed climate risk practices into day-to-day operations and strategic planning.
- Championing a culture of risk awareness, sustainability, and accountability across the enterprise.
What You’ll Bring to the Team:
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Environmental Science, Finance, Business Administration or related field (Master’s degree or professional designation is an asset).
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise risk management, ESG/climate risk, or sustainability-related roles within financial services or similarly regulated industries.
- Demonstrated experience assessing and monitoring physical and transition climate risks, including their potential impacts on credit, operational, strategic, reputational, and enterprise risk profiles.
- Knowledge of climate-related regulatory and disclosure expectations, including OSFI B-15, TCFD, ISSB/IFRS S1 and S2, and sustainable finance frameworks.
- Experienced applying climate scenario analysis, stress testing, and forward-looking risk indicators to support risk appetite, reporting, and decision-making.
- GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk Certificate, CFA Institute Climate Risk, Valuation and Investing Certificate or Similar Certification will be an asset.
- Experience leading and managing projects is beneficial.
- Proficient in risk reporting and dashboard creation for senior stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and advisory skills across business.
You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:
- Strategic – able to connect climate risk insights to enterprise-wide decision making
- Collaborative – effective at partnering across diverse teams and functions
- Analytical – comfortable working with complex risk data and forward-looking scenarios
- Purpose-driven – motivated by sustainability, resilience, and positive community impact
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 $96,600 to $130,800 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 [email protected]. 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.
Preferred
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Bachelors or better in Business
