Consultant, Business Continuity Management

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 you’re interested in joining their team of 2,700 diverse individuals and accessing competitive rewards and benefits, all while knowing you are part of a greater movement, then apply today!

About the Workplace

We are seeking 2 strategic and detail-oriented Consultants, Business Continuity Management, lead the design and implementation of Vancity’s enterprise Business Continuity Management and Resilience Framework. This role is responsible for developing policies, procedures, tools, and job aids that support organizational resilience and regulatory compliance. The Consultant will collaborate across departments to enhance preparedness, oversee testing and incident response, and ensure alignment with British Columbia Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) and the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) guidelines. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in business continuity and risk management, and thrives in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.

This is a Permanent 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 on-site once a week.

A typical day would involve:

• Interpreting BCFSA and OSFI Business Continuity and Resilience guidelines and applying Second Line of Defense principles to frameworks, policies, procedures, and tools.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining Vancity’s Business Continuity Management (BCM) program, including impact assessments for vendor arrangements.
• Advising senior leaders on recovery strategies and overseeing BCP action plans to close capability gaps.
• Designing and maintaining BCM & Resilience risk reporting and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for management and Board committees.
• Planning and executing business continuity testing activities with internal teams and external vendors.
• Monitoring evolving threats and regulatory shifts to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Leading incident response and recovery efforts, including communications, documentation, and after-action reviews.

You have:

• A university degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Emergency Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business continuity, risk management, or resilience planning.
• Strong knowledge of BCFSA and OSFI guidelines and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience designing and executing business continuity testing and incident response plans.
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments and influence senior leadership.
• Certifications such as CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional) or MBCI (Member of the Business Continuity Institute) are considered assets.

You are:

• Strategic – You think long-term and align continuity planning with organizational goals.
• Analytical – You assess risks, interpret regulations, and develop actionable insights.
• Collaborative – You build strong relationships across teams to drive resilience.
• Detail-oriented – You ensure accuracy in documentation, reporting, and testing.
• Adaptable – You respond effectively to evolving threats and changing requirements.

The salary range for this role is $81,200 to $122,000 annually. The midpoint of the salary range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, qualifications, and experience for the position.

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

What we offer:

A career at Vancity is more than just a job, you’re 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:

• We are the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and have been consistently recognized as one of the Top 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 short-term 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 we’re 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 recruitment@vancity.com for confidential support. In-person assistance is also available. We will collaborate with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively.