Compensation Consultant (9-month contract)

About Vancity

Vancity is a member-owned 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 net-zero 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!

Your Role in Supporting Our Members

As a Compensation Consultant you are a seasoned subject matter expert responsible for managing day-to-day compensation programs that support evolving business needs. You lead compensation initiatives end-to-end partnering closely with business leaders Talent and People Consulting to provide expert data-driven recommendations. You also deliver compensation training and translate complex data into clear compelling insights that inform decision-making.

This is a 9 month contract 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.

How Youll Make an Impact:

• Partnering with the Manager Compensation on developing project plans and executing projects to support the organization with compensation programs while ensuring solutions are based on strong analytics and insights.
• Leading the annual compensation cycle including planning and execution of compensation fundamentals work such as annual increases incentive/bonus payouts reporting re-structures review of compensation plans and salary survey participation.
• Working with business client groups to provide advice and coaching on compensation situations programs and provide training to leaders and People & Culture as needed.
• Reviewing compensation policies programs and structures to ensure continued alignment with legislation and best practices. Provide recommendations based on industry trends and legislation ensuring that programs are competitive and support organizational strategy.
• Coaching and mentoring team members on Vancity practices and compensation fundamentals work

What youll bring to the team:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources Business Economics Finance Analytics or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• At least 4-5 years of progressive experience in compensation within a medium to large complex organization
• Proven experience leading enterprise-level compensation cycles end-to-end including annual increases incentive/bonus payouts governance reporting and stakeholder communications.
• Demonstrated expertise in compensation program design and implementation including salary structures job architecture market pricing and broad-based short-term incentive programs (sales or performance-based).
• Strong experience evaluating leveling and benchmarking roles across diverse business functions using recognized job evaluation methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted advisor providing clear confident compensation guidance to leaders Talent and People Consulting partners.

Bonus points if you have:

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation.
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR or CHRP) designation.
• Experience supporting compensation programs within financial services unionized or highly regulated environments.

Youll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Analytical You use your exceptional Excel skills to manipulate big sets of compensation data for data modeling/analytics capabilities; you have a slight obsession for details and precise work.
• A Trusted Advisor You consult on compensation & benefits related matters and can build strong working relationships with key stakeholders effectively.
• A Great Communicator With excellent presentation written and verbal communication skills you are able to convey important changes and influence its adoption into best practices because you have credibility and are trusted as a subject matter expert when it comes to all things in the area of compensation.
• A Proactive Leader You take initiative while being creative in a constantly changing environment while also remaining agile to flex as required.
• Results-Oriented with a Process Improvement Mindset You have a proven track record of delivering results and affinity towards process improvement in a changing and growing business environment.

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 $86400 - $106000. 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 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 3-4 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.

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.

This role is an open vacancy and our hiring process is grounded in fairness transparency and inclusion. We are 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.

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