Managing Director, Living Wage (VCF)

About Vancity Community Foundation

Vancity Community Foundation was founded on the belief that if we work together we will have the resources we need to build a thriving community.

Everything we do is an investment in community. We believe that if all our assets are invested in building communities where cooperative principles and practices are flourishing and social justice and environmental sustainability are centered the world will be a better place and community well-being will be enhanced.

Our vision shared with Vancity is a transformed economy that protects the earth and guarantees equity for all.

• We implement cooperative principles and practices.
• We believe in social justice and financial inclusion.
• We actively work towards Truth Reconciliation and being an anti-racist organization.
• We are committed to environmental sustainability and climate justice.
• We are a Living Wage Employer.
• We value collaboration innovation integrity equity and community.

Your Role in Supporting Our Community:

As a Managing Director Living Wage BC you will lead the strategic and operational direction of Living Wage BC overseeing budgeting fundraising governance staffing and stakeholder engagement. You will manage the annual Living Wage calculations and research publications advocate for public policy change and maintain strong relationships with certified Living Wage Employers across the province. Were seeking a visionary leader with a passion for economic justice and the ability to build coalitions and drive systemic change.

This is a Full-time Permanent role with hybrid/remote working arrangements with the ability to work out of VCF offices at 312 Main as needed. The position requires on-site presence at the office for team meetings and some travel across British Columbia. The role reports directly to the Director Solidarity Economy.

How Youll Make an Impact:

• Managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of Living Wage BC including budget fundraising governance and staffing
• Leading the annual Living Wage calculations and coordinating research reports on key issues
• Developing frameworks and partnerships with calculation partners and stakeholders
• Creating and executing public policy advocacy strategies with unions and progressive organizations
• Meeting with provincial and municipal decision-makers including councillors ministers and civil servants
• Managing the Living Wage certification program and enhancing employer engagement processes
• Maintaining strong relationships with hundreds of business leaders across BC
• Acting as a media spokesperson and overseeing communications strategy and content
• Building public awareness around economic inequality poverty and low-wage working conditions
• Collaborating with internal and external partners to advance Living Wage BCs mission

What Youll Bring to the Team:

• Bachelors degree in public policy economics social sciences or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and lived or professional experience
• Minimum 7 years of experience in nonprofit leadership advocacy or campaign management
• Proven experience in budgeting fundraising and governance
• Strong understanding of economic justice poverty reduction and wage policy
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Excellent communication and media engagement skills

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• Experience working with unions or progressive policy organizations
• Experience working with small business owners or HR professionals
• Familiarity with BCs political landscape and municipal/provincial policy processes
• Advanced degree in public administration economics or related discipline

Youll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Strategic Able to see the big picture and align operations with long-term goals
• Collaborative Skilled at building partnerships and working across sectors
• Impact-driven Motivated by creating systemic change and improving lives
• Communicative Comfortable speaking publicly and engaging with media
• Inclusive Committed to equity diversity and community empowerment

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.

What Youll Earn:

This role offers a salary range of $102200 to $120200 annually. 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 Youll Love Working Here:

A career at Vancity is more than just a job youre 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: Were one of the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canadas 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 34 weeks of vacation per year with additional days earned over time
• Extra Stat Holidays: In addition to BCs 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 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 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 Were 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.

Required Experience:

Director