Data Analysis and Research Officer of Reaching Home (12-Month Contract)

Our Story & Purpose:

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 Members:

As a Data Analysis and Research Officer youll provide analytical research and technical expertise to support the Reaching Home program and its community-driven outcomes. Working closely with the Program Lead youll help inform funding decisions strengthen community-based projects and translate complex data into meaningful insights that support equity-centred planning adjudication and impact measurement. This role is ideal for a collaborative researcher and analyst who is community-oriented equity-focused and motivated by using data to support systems change in the housing and homelessness sector.

This is a Full-time Temporary role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Program Lead Data Analysis and Research. While this position provides a partially remote work arrangement you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands.

How Youll Make an Impact:

• Supporting the Program Lead by providing analytical and technical advice to Community Entities and Community Advisory Boards
• Collecting analyzing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data related to homelessness PiT Counts subproject outcomes and deliverables
• Assisting with survey-based research initiatives including PiT Count design execution and analysis
• Preparing data reports research materials and insights to support adjudication funding decisions and community-level outcomes
• Reviewing applications assessing eligibility and preparing assessment reports to support effective community and volunteer-led adjudication
• Monitoring funded projects by conducting financial activity and results tracking to mitigate risk and support successful delivery
• Acting as the primary point of contact for an assigned portfolio of subprojects including contract oversight and relationship management
• Gathering and translating stories of impact to complement data-driven reporting and support accessible communications

What Youll Bring to the Team:

• A post-secondary degree in data analytics social sciences public policy statistics or a related field
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in data analysis research or program evaluation ideally within the non-profit or public sector
• Demonstrated experience working with qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Strong working knowledge of relational databases and advanced SQL data extraction and manipulation
• Hands-on experience using data analysis and visualization tools such as R Python Power BI or Tableau
• Proven ability to translate complex data into clear accessible insights for diverse audiences
• Experience applying Reconciliation Equity Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) principles in professional practice
  
  

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• Experience or knowledge of housing and homelessness strategies or systems
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices and community-centred engagement
• Knowledge of climate justice social innovation or environmental sustainability
  
  

Youll Thrive Here If You Are:

• A Relationship Builder skilled at building trust across diverse communities and sectors including equity-denied groups.
• A Thoughtful Researcher curious critical and committed to exploring issues beyond surface-level data.
• A Strong Program Manager able to balance big-picture thinking with detailed planning and execution.
• An Excellent Communicator capable of translating complex information into clear engaging messages for varied audiences.

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 of $64500 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 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.
• 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:

Unclear Seniority