Business and Commercial Lending Coordinator (20-Month Contract)

Vancity • Vancouver, BC

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Vancity is a member-owned credit union built on principles of inclusion and social justice, committed to becoming net-zero by 2040 and actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience. Recognized as Canada’s largest private sector Living Wage Employer and a Top Employer, Vancity offers competitive rewards and benefits. The Business and Commercial Lending Coordinator supports the full lending lifecycle by preparing loan documentation, maintaining and funding loans, and coordinating with frontline sales teams and external solicitors. This role ensures loan applications, renewals, amendments, and payouts are completed with accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. The ideal candidate is detail-focused, collaborative, and motivated to provide exceptional operational support to enable strong business member experiences. This is a Full-time, Temporary role based at Vancity head office with a hybrid work arrangement, reporting directly to the Manager, Business and Commercial Banking Admin.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; diploma or degree in Business Administration or related field
• 1-2 years of experience in financial services, preferably in commercial lending or loan administration
• Comfort working with MS Office applications, especially Word and Excel
• Experience using CRM or lending administration systems
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting business lending in a credit union environment
• Familiarity with Letters of Credit or Personal Property Registry processes
• Ability to troubleshoot documentation or loan discrepancies proactively

Responsibilities

• Processing business lending administration transactions including funding, loan maintenance, payouts, and payment postings
• Preparing accurate and timely security documentation for new loans, renewals, amendments, and related letters
• Liaising with internal teams and external solicitors to coordinate documentation, registrations, and funding
• Preparing and processing Letters of Credit, renewals, and associated fee transactions
• Setting up new and existing loans accurately, including auto-reviews, PAP amendments, and monitoring application completeness
• Administering and preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Processing loan maturity renewals, draw requests, and CRM-related updates
• Applying organizational risk, compliance standards, policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate risk

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED