Director, Enterprise Strategy

Vancity Centre
183 Terminal Ave
Vancouver, BC , CAN

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 2,300 diverse individuals and accessing competitive rewards and benefits, all while knowing you are part of a greater movement, then apply today.

As the Director, Enterprise Strategy, you will lead the development of the enterprise strategy and business plan each year, working closely with key leadership across the organization. Once the strategy and plan are approved by the Board of Directors, this role takes the lead on monitoring and tracking progress against the enterprise plan for the audience of ELT and the Board.

The role will work alongside the Director of Mergers and Acquisitions, alongside a portfolio of Innovation. Leading a small but mighty team of 2 (a Manager and an Analyst), the Director, Enterprise Strategy will advance the strategic thinking and position of the organization through insights, research, and communications, strengthening Vancity’s competitive position across the industry. They will synthesize ELT and the Board of Directors’ thinking and perspective to develop the annual business plan and the three‑year plan resulting in greater clarity and direction to drive business execution that results in achievement of key priorities.

This is a full‑time, permanent role and will report directly to the Chief Strategy Officer. Our head office is based in Vancouver and while this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on‑site for events and business demands when needed.

• Oversee the annual strategy and business planning process with the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors and build the annual and three‑year strategic plans in collaboration with key internal partners including Finance and Communications.
• Manage critical strategic planning processes, aligning the three‑year business plan to annual operating plans and budgets in order to bring strategies to life.
• Collaborate with cross‑divisional leaders on the development and cascade of annual growth and operational plans.
• Continuously track the progress of Vancity’s strategic plan, developing monitoring tools such as dashboards to assess the execution of the plan, KPIs, and key metrics to facilitate continuous improvement and accountability.
• Implement monitoring tools and dashboards to gauge organization‑wide progress on the execution of the plan, KPIs, and key metrics.
• Serve as a thought partner and project liaison at all levels, helping to proactively identify and communicate business issues, streamline strategy approaches, and share best practices.
• Facilitate regular strategy reviews with the ELT, identifying potential issues and suggesting alternatives and data‑driven solutions.
• Leverage external expertise to strengthen Vancity’s business development function to evaluate and execute potential mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic initiatives for the Vancity Group, including filters to evaluate finance, valuation, legal, and commercialization potential of the initiative.
• Research, analyze, and recommend emerging industry and technology trends, competitive threats, and viability of new business opportunities. Develop projections based on emerging competitive dynamics, market trends, and consumer behaviors, and proactively share relevant research, market insights, and recommendations within and across the organization where accountabilities are housed.

• Formal education with a focus on business. A graduate degree is preferred, or…