Chief Economist
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About Vancity
Vancity is a memberowned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. A relentless commitment to their values has helped them challenge the status quo and break down barriers since day one in 1946. They have bold commitments to make Vancity netzero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans and are pursuing strategies on Indigenous banking and to improve the financial resilience of their members.
Vancity is the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. If youre interested in joining their team of 2700 diverse individuals and accessing competitive rewards and benefits all while knowing you are part of a greater movement then apply today!
About the workplace
As Chief Economist you will be a strategic thought leader responsible for providing economic insights that inform Vancitys business strategy policy and decisionmaking. This role serves as the primary spokesperson on economic trends and financial market developments engaging with media external stakeholders and internal leadership. You will play a critical role in shaping Vancitys strategic direction producing research and reports and advising the executive leadership team and board.
Economic analysis and recommendations should center on inclusive economic growth bringing forward insights on marginalized communities systemic inequities and economic trends affecting underserved populations. This ensures alignment with Vancitys commitment to an economy that fosters financial resilience and sustainable impact.
This role is a permanent fulltime role that will enjoy hybrid working arrangements which can be fulfilled primarily from the Vancity head office location and your Lower Mainland based home office. This role may require you to work onsite at least once a week.
A typical day would involve:
Economic Research & Insights
- Conduct indepth economic research to assess financial social and environmental trends impacting Vancity and its members with a focus on financial inclusion economic equity and sustainability.
- Provide analysis of macroeconomic and microeconomic factors including how economic policies and trends impact underserved communities and equitable access to financial resources.
- Translate complex economic data into clear actionable insights for executive leadership the board and business units ensuring recommendations align with Vancitys purposedriven strategy.
Strategic Business & Policy Advisory
- Inform and support strategic planning with economic forecasts scenario planning and risk assessments ensuring insights align with Vancitys business objectives and commitment to equitable economic development.
- Advise leadership on economic conditions policy changes and market dynamics that impact Vancitys operations and members with a lens on economic disparities and financial empowerment.
- Develop and communicate policy recommendations that align with Vancitys vision of a transformed economy that protects the earth and ensures equitable access to economic opportunities.
External Engagement & Public Speaking
- Act as Vancitys economic thought leader and media spokesperson delivering expert commentary on economic trends and financial issues with a focus on impactdriven finance.
- Represent Vancity at external events conferences and industry forums to enhance the organizations reputation as a leader in sustainable and inclusive finance.
- Build relationships with policymakers industry leaders and economic organizations to advance Vancitys thought leadership in financial and economic development.
Board & Business Reporting
- Prepare and present regular economic reports and briefings for the board of directors executive leadership and business leaders highlighting insights on financial market developments economic resilience and systemic barriers.
- Provide insights on financial market developments member economic wellbeing and strategic opportunities for Vancitys growth and impact ensuring economic strategies foster accessibility and sustainability.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop white papers position statements and research reports that support Vancitys business and advocacy goals.
You have:
- Advanced degree in Economics Finance Public Policy or a related field.
- 10 years of experience in economic research financial analysis or a related field preferably in financial services government or academia.
- Strong ability to synthesize and communicate complex economic concepts to diverse audiences including executives policymakers media and the public.
- Experience speaking to media and at public forums with a proven ability to represent an organization externally.
- Exceptional writing skills with experience in producing research reports policy papers and strategic briefings.
- Strong analytical skills with expertise in economic modeling forecasting and trend analysis.
- Deep understanding of social and environmental economic factors with a commitment to sustainable finance and inclusive economic systems.
- Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels from board members to frontline staff.
You are:
- A Strategic partner you provide economic insights that align with business strategy and operations to be able to recommend strategies and enable short and longterm goals.
- A Strong Communicator you use your strong communication and interpersonal skills to create clear understanding of expectations; address challenges and issues for the organization; and represent the unit across the organization and externally.
- Analytical You seek to facilitate datadriven decision making including rolling up your sleeves to collect data research and build models.
- A relationship builder you can adapt your interpersonal and intercultural skills to various target audiences inclusive of those from equity denied groups and are proactive in starting & developing key relationships in all relevant sectors. You can recognize differences of opinion bring them out for discussion into the open and look for winwin solutions.
We value lived experience so if you are interested in this role we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills dont perfectly align with those listed.
The salary range for this role is $121000 to $181200 annually. 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.
Posting Deadline: Posted until filled
A career at Vancity is more than just a job youre joining a tradition of changemakers 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:
We offer:
- We are the largest privatesectorLiving Wage Employerin Canada and have been consistently recognized as one of theTop Employers in Canada.
- Our permanent employees qualify for attractive benefit packages that can be customized and changed each year to meet their evolving needs.
- New employees receive between three to four weeks of vacation allowance per calendar year and the number of vacation days grows
- In addition to the 10 statutory holidays in British Columbia Vancity provides an additional three statutory holidays. We offer care days for periods of shortterm personal illness or emergency family illness.
- We have flex credits for our health care & dental benefits offer three levels of coverage for you to select from. These benefits will also be effective immediately based on your hire date.
- We understand that retirement means different things to different people and at Vancity we will offer you a Defined benefits pension plan that pays you a retirement income for life.
At Vancity were 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 committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at for confidential support. Inperson assistance is also available. We will collaborate with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
