Jobs at Nicola Wealth (Now Hiring) — 6 open

Purpose of the Role:

We have a great opportunity for a student currently enrolled in 3rd or 4th year studies in a post-secondary program. This opportunity will provide you the chance to gain valuable work experience to bring your formal learning to life as well as be a member of a collaborative and client-focused team. 

Nicola Wealth recognizes that our clients value community involvement and giving back. Philanthropy is what connects us. The Nicola Wealth Private Giving Foundation (PGF) is a charitable, Public Foundation allowing donors to enjoy administrative convenience, cost savings, and tax advantages by making their charitable donations and grants through a Donor Advised Fund. 

As a Philanthropy Co-op you will provide administrative support to the Philanthropy team.  This role will primarily support the PGF team in administering day-to-day operations including charity contact, opening new PGF accounts, processing donation and grant transactions, while supporting the goal of providing our clients with a seamless donor experience.  This role requires exceptional communication and problem-solving skills in order to provide a high level of administrative service to our high-net worth clients.  

This position is an 8-month co-op term starting in September 2026 and ending May 2027. The location will be a hybrid of work from home and an in-office environment at our Vancouver office. 

Core Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage administrative documents for new accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance. 
• Prepare and manage administrative documents for existing accounts, as updates or changes are required. 
• Facilitate donations, including in-kind gift transfers, database management, and issuing tax receipts 
• Communication with clients and internal stakeholders as required 
• Communication with charities and community partners 
• Support with disbursements as required 

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in 3rd or 4th year of studies in a post-secondary degree or diploma. 
• Exceptional attention to detail and consistent, highly accurate work. 
• Strong client service / client relations skills and prior experience. 
• Proficiency in MS Office including MS word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 
• Experience within the Charitable sector is an asset. 
• Excellent communication skills in English (both written and verbal). 
• A self-starter with the ability to take initiative and think critically to seek out information and solutions independently. 
• Experience working independently, as well as in partnership with other team members. 
• The ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced, entrepreneurial environment requiring strong organization, time management and prioritization skills with the confidence to adapt to change as necessary. 

Compensation & Benefits Package:

This position comes with a competitive base salary hiring range of $26/hr dependent on experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity. 

At Nicola Wealth, our people grow our business, delight our clients, and live our values every day. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package reflects our appreciation for this commitment. Whether it’s participating in our profit sharing and benefit programs on day one, or the opportunity to participate in our share ownership program, our people are able to go beyond a conventional salary and bonus structure. To learn more about our complete package, visit: www.nicolawealth.com/total-rewards.

This role is a current vacancy within Nicola Wealth.