Data Analysis and Research Officer of Reaching Home (12-Month Contract)

Our Story & Purpose:

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.

 
Your Role in Supporting Our Members:

As a Data Analysis and Research Officer, you’ll provide analytical, research, and technical expertise to support the Reaching Home program and its community-driven outcomes. Working closely with the Program Lead, you’ll help inform funding decisions, strengthen community-based projects, and translate complex data into meaningful insights that support equity-centred planning, adjudication, and impact measurement. This role is ideal for a collaborative researcher and analyst who is community-oriented, equity-focused, and motivated by using data to support systems change in the housing and homelessness sector.

This is a Full-time, Temporary role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Program Lead, Data Analysis and Research. While this position provides a partially remote work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Supporting the Program Lead by providing analytical and technical advice to Community Entities and Community Advisory Boards
• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data related to homelessness, PiT Counts, subproject outcomes, and deliverables
• Assisting with survey-based research initiatives, including PiT Count design, execution, and analysis
• Preparing data reports, research materials, and insights to support adjudication, funding decisions, and community-level outcomes
• Reviewing applications, assessing eligibility, and preparing assessment reports to support effective community and volunteer-led adjudication
• Monitoring funded projects by conducting financial, activity, and results tracking to mitigate risk and support successful delivery
• Acting as the primary point of contact for an assigned portfolio of subprojects, including contract oversight and relationship management
• Gathering and translating stories of impact to complement data-driven reporting and support accessible communications

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• A post-secondary degree in data analytics, social sciences, public policy, statistics, or a related field
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in data analysis, research, or program evaluation, ideally within the non-profit or public sector
• Demonstrated experience working with qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Strong working knowledge of relational databases and advanced SQL data extraction and manipulation
• Hands-on experience using data analysis and visualization tools such as R, Python, Power BI, or Tableau
• Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, accessible insights for diverse audiences
• Experience applying Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) principles in professional practice
  
  

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• Experience or knowledge of housing and homelessness strategies or systems
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices and community-centred engagement
• Knowledge of climate justice, social innovation, or environmental sustainability
  
  

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

• A Relationship Builder – skilled at building trust across diverse communities and sectors, including equity-denied groups.
• A Thoughtful Researcher – curious, critical, and committed to exploring issues beyond surface-level data.
• A Strong Program Manager – able to balance big-picture thinking with detailed planning and execution.
• An Excellent Communicator – capable of translating complex information into clear, engaging messages for varied audiences.

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.

What You’ll Earn:

This role offers a salary of $64,500 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 You’ll Love Working Here:

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:

• Living Wage Employer: We’re the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canada’s 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 BC’s 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 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 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 recruitment@vancity.com. We’re 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.