Compensation Consultant, HR​/Recruitment

Position: Compensation Consultant (9-month contract)
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!

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 You'll 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 you’ll 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:

Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR or CHRP) designation.

Experience supporting compensation programs within financial services, unionized, or highly regulated environments.

You’ll 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…