# Operations Coordinator, Innovation Enablement & Philanthropy (6 Month Contract) at Nicola Wealth

> Canada · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Anicolawealth%3A8931010002 (read 2026-11-12).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Nicola Wealth](https://alderhq.app/companies/nicola-wealth)
- Location text: Vancouver, BC; Vancouver
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Canada (evidence: "Location: Vancouver, BC; Vancouver")
- Posted: 2026-11-04 (8 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://nicolawealth.com/jobs?8931010002&gh_jid=8931010002

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (Vancouver, n 176): p25 CAD 60k, median CAD 73k, p75 CAD 95k

## Description (the employer's text)

### About Nicola Wealth

We have a lot to be proud of at Nicola Wealth. Our sophisticated financial planning, our diversified private investment funds and their exceptional performance, our 98% client retention rate and our award-winning culture, combine to position us as a national leader in wealth management. Recognized as a Best Managed Company and one of Canada’s Top Employers, we are dedicated to upholding our firm’s values through this phase of significant growth.

By bringing together smart, dedicated and supportive colleagues from diverse backgrounds, we deliver extraordinary client service in a values-driven work environment. The collaboration, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit we were founded on provides the opportunity for you to make a real impact and build a rewarding career. We are passionate about our business, our culture and investing deeply in your growth and development to build for the future. If you have this same drive, then let’s talk!

### Purpose of the Role

Reporting jointly to the Director, Innovation Enablement and the Executive Director, Philanthropy, the Operations Coordinator provides shared operational, administrative and reporting support across both teams. The role enables consistent execution of recurring priorities, effective coordination across stakeholders, and timely follow-through on meetings, reporting, communications and key deliverables, allowing both leaders to maintain focus on strategy, relationships and program oversight.

Working across two distinct areas of the business, the Operations Coordinator contributes to innovation governance, intake and project reporting, as well as charitable giving, community partnerships and staff engagement. Success in the role requires strong organization, sound judgment, adaptability and dependable follow-through while balancing the evolving priorities of both teams.

### Core Responsibilities

- Provide shared operational, administrative and coordination support across Innovation Enablement, Philanthropy and the Nicola Wealth Private Giving Foundation (PGF), ensuring consistent execution of priorities, effective stakeholder coordination, and timely follow-through on key initiatives, meetings, reporting and communications.
- Schedule meetings for both teams, draft agendas, provide facilitation support, and capture minutes, decisions and action items.
- Track follow-ups and deadlines through to completion, flagging items to the appropriate leader when they are at risk of slipping.
- Prepare, format and quality-check documents, presentations and background materials for internal and external audiences.
- Maintain shared files, records, contact lists and trackers so information stays current, organized and easy for both teams to find.
Innovation Enablement

- Support Innovation Enablement intake governance and reporting, including Innovation Access Forum (IAF) tracking, executive reporting, and consolidated reporting across active projects.
- Coordinate operational activities within the Innovation Access Forum, including bi-weekly meetings, bringing stakeholders together to support intake and prioritization, and confirming that all required information has been provided.
- Support communications and insights, including the monthly newsletter, data analytics and KPI reporting.
Philanthropy

- Coordinate charity-related administration, including maintaining contact lists, tracking outreach and follow-ups, preparing background materials, organizing due diligence information, and keeping files and records current and easy to access.
- Provide operational and administrative coordination support across the Philanthropy and Nicola Wealth Private Giving Foundation (PGF) teams, including meeting and communications coordination, action tracking, document preparation, information management, and stakeholder engagement support.
- Coordinate philanthropy initiatives, including corporate giving activities, staff giving and volunteering programs, committee administration such as the Nicola Wealth Gives Back (NWGB) committee, communications, and stakeholder engagement.

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