Network Engineer

Our Story & Purpose:

We’re Vancity, a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946, our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. We’ve made bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, and we’re actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s Top Employers. If you’re ready to join our team of 2,700 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement - apply today!

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:

As a Network Engineer, you will provide technical expertise for the design, administration, operation, and configuration of Vancity’s network infrastructure. You will support the stability, security, and performance of enterprise networking platforms while helping optimize current technologies, manage technology lifecycle activities, and deliver network solutions that support evolving business needs. This role plays a key part in ensuring highly available and secure network services while building strong partnerships across technology teams and external vendors. We’re seeking a collaborative and technically strong professional with experience supporting complex network environments and driving continuous improvement.

This is a Full-time, Permanent role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Manager, Network Technologies. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Designing, developing, documenting, and maintaining foundational network platforms including wide area networks, campus environments, disaster recovery, contact centre, cloud, security, and wireless solutions

• Providing second-level technology support to the IT Service Desk to ensure service level goals and technology standards are met

• Conducting detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis for business and technology applications

• Recommending optimized, cost-effective, and secure network designs that support business and technology requirements

• Managing and prioritizing work order queues to support timely and effective service delivery

• Collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to implement technology solutions and resolve issues

• Driving continuous improvement through technical trend analysis, proactive problem identification, and lifecycle management activities

• Resolving IT work orders in accordance with established standards and business requirements

• Planning and executing network technology initiatives aligned with organizational operating methodologies

• Building cross-functional relationships to develop and implement network solutions that enhance the employee experience and support business goals

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related discipline

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting and administering enterprise network infrastructure

• Experience with routing, switching, firewalls, wireless networking, VPN technologies, and network security solutions

• Strong understanding of network architecture, performance optimization, monitoring, and troubleshooting practices

• Experience supporting cloud networking environments and hybrid infrastructure solutions

• Knowledge of infrastructure lifecycle management, disaster recovery, and business continuity practices

• Experience working with vendors, managed service providers, and cross-functional technology teams

• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Azure Networking, Network+, or equivalent are considered an asset

• Location Requirement: Candidates must reside within the Lower Mainland and be able to travel to branch locations as needed to provide timely onsite support

• Transportation Requirement: A valid driver's license is required, as the role involves travel between branch and office locations

• Physical Requirements: Candidates must be able to safely handle and transport IT equipment, including lifting and installing hardware at branch locations

• Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and maintain valid work authorization for the duration of their employment

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• Experience supporting financial services or other highly regulated environments

• Experience with network automation, scripting, or infrastructure-as-code practices

• Familiarity with cloud networking services within Microsoft Azure environments

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Analytical – You enjoy solving complex technical challenges and identifying practical solutions.

• Collaborative – You build strong relationships with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders.

• Proactive – You identify issues before they become problems and continuously seek improvements.

• Detail-Oriented – You maintain accuracy and consistency when managing critical infrastructure.

• Service-Focused – You are committed to delivering reliable technology solutions that support employees and members.

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 range of $75,700 to $102,400 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.

This role is an open vacancy, and our hiring process is grounded in fairness, transparency, and inclusion. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodation’s or support at any stage of the recruitment process, including the application stage, we encourage you to let us know. 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.