Community Program Officer (12-month contract)

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.

About the workplace

We’re seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Community Program Officer for a 1-year contract to support the planning, delivery, and monitoring of Reaching Home. This permanent, full-time position reports to the Managing Director - Reaching Home Program and is based out of 312 Main in Vancouver, currently operating in a hybrid capacity (a combination of remote work and on-site activities in the Lower Mainland).

Reaching Home supports community-led efforts to prevent and reduce homelessness in Canada.  Funded by the Government of Canada, it supports the goals of the National Housing Strategy, including the reduction of chronic homelessness nationally by 50% by 2027–2028 Locally, it is overseen by a Community Advisory Board made up of community representatives from various sectors and is administered by a Community Entity. 

A typical day would involve:  

• Analyze project proposals during Calls for Proposals, providing recommendations on eligibility, risk, and required clarifications
• Conduct due diligence, negotiate budgets and terms, and prepare contribution agreements for recommended projects
• Manage a portfolio of projects (including direct service, capital, and data coordination initiatives) and monitor their progress toward expected outcomes
• Ensure timely submission of project reporting and conduct project monitoring to support results and fiscal accountability
• Identify and escalate issues as needed to fulfill contractual obligations to federal partners and ensure the program delivers on community-level outcomes
• Maintain strong relationships with project partners and stakeholders to enable project success
• Support quarterly and annual reporting requirements for the program
• Stay informed on housing and homelessness issues and offer guidance to partners on results-based planning, financial reporting, and program implementation
• Participate in in-person consultations, stakeholder engagement, and sectoral collaboration opportunities
• Contribute to team meetings, internal knowledge sharing, and continuous learning
• Advocate for equity-denied populations and apply decolonizing practices in your work
• Perform other related duties as required

You Have: 

• A diploma or degree in sociology, psychology, social work, public policy, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in non-profit, housing, or community-based programs
• Experience with Calls for Proposals or grant administration, preferably from a funder or contract management perspective
• Knowledge of Housing First principles, homelessness prevention, and mental health/addictions support systems
• Familiarity with the housing development process (e.g., pre-development, zoning, construction) is an asset
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with proficiency in Excel and tools such as Survey Monkey, SPSS, or Grant Lifecycle Management software
• Excellent time management and project coordination skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines in dynamic environments
• Experience working within an equity-focused, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist framework
• Comfort with both routine data entry and high-level decision-making, as the role involves a mix of administrative and strategic work
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision in a remote or hybrid setting

You are:  

• Analytical – You assess complex information with care, detect inconsistencies, and bring forward solutions.
• Compassionate – You understand the realities of poverty, homelessness, and systemic barriers, and are committed to equitable approaches.
• Knowledgeable – You bring a strong understanding of how nonprofits operate and how funding impacts frontline work.
• Communicative – You write clearly, speak confidently, and provide thoughtful guidance to both internal teams and external partners.
• Problem-Solver – You apply consistent logic and sound judgment to resolve challenges and make timely decisions.
• Relationship-Builder – You cultivate trust across sectors, listen actively, and center inclusive dialogue in your approach.
• Collaborative – You work respectfully with diverse teams and communities, using non-oppressive, reciprocal learning methods.

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

The salary for this role is $64,500. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Posting Deadline: July 17 at 4:00pm

To learn more about VCF, please visit https://www.vancitycommunityfoundation.ca/

We offer:

• 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.
• This role begins with three of weeks of vacation allowance per calendar year, and the number of vacation days grows — to a maximum of six weeks per year — as the length of service increases.
• 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, plus opportunities to take unpaid leave for a variety of reasons.
• Our health care & dental benefits offer three levels of health care and dental 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 pension plan that pays you a retirement income for life.

Please note that all shortlisted candidates for this role will be required to complete a background check which includes employment verification, credit check, and a criminal record check. Vancity is an inclusive and equitable employer and actively seeks to advance racial equity, inclusion and belonging across the organization. Vancity offers required accommodations in all stages of the recruitment process.  If you require an accommodation, please advise us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.