Program Analyst, Affordable Community Housing (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 practice.
• 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 Program Analyst Affordable Community Housing you will play a critical role in advancing Vancitys commitment to affordable housing across our communities. Working closely with the Manager Affordable Community Housing Program you will support the full lifecycle of grant and loan funding from intake and due diligence through to approval monitoring and annual reviews. This role is ideal for an analytical detailâoriented professional who brings strong financial and impact analysis skills enjoys working collaboratively with community partners and is motivated by contributing to meaningful social outcomes.

This is a Fullâtime Permanent role based at our 312 Main head office and will report directly to the Director Social and Economic Innovation. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement you will be expected to be onâsite for events and business demands

How Youll Make an Impact:

• Supporting intake and development of grant and loan requests by responding to inquiries and meeting with prospective applicants
• Conducting due diligence including financial and impact analysis to assess funding requests
• Preparing clear wellâstructured grant and loan recommendations for approval
• Collaborating with applicants funders lenders and internal partners to advance funding opportunities
• Supporting data entry and ongoing data management for approved grants and loans
• Responding to grantee and borrower requests for amendments extensions or changes to funding terms
• Carrying out annual reviews of the grant and loan portfolio including monitoring development status and repayment timelines
• Participating in outreach education and marketing activities to build a strong and diverse funding pipeline
  
  

What Youll Bring to the Team:

• A postâsecondary degree in a relevant field such as finance economics public policy urban planning or community development
• A minimum of 35 years of experience in program analysis lending granting or related financial or community investment roles
• Demonstrated experience conducting financial analysis and assessing funding or investment proposals
• Strong written communication skills with experience preparing recommendations or reports for approval
• Experience working with data management systems to support financial tracking and impact reporting
• An understanding of affordable housing community development or social impact initiatives
  
  

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• Experience working with Indigenousâled or equityâdeserving organizations
• Familiarity with grant or loan portfolio management and annual review processes
• Experience supporting outreach or engagement activities related to community programs
  
  

Youll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Analytical able to assess complex financial and impact information to support sound funding decisions.
• Collaborative comfortable working with diverse internal teams and external community partners.
• Detailâoriented ensuring accuracy in analysis documentation and data management.
• Purposeâdriven motivated by contributing to affordable housing and 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 dont perfectly align with those listed.

What Youll Earn:

This role offers a salary range of$64500 to $72450 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:

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