Closing date: January 30, 2025

Use your finance and communication skills in a fast-growing company where you can have impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking a Strategic Education and Engagement co-op student for the Summer 2025 work term (May to August) to provide communications and event management support for our client and employee education and engagement program.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of assets valued at $250.4 billion and is one of Canada’s largest institutional investors. We invest globally to support pension and other funds for more than 30 clients based in British Columbia. We are proud to have been chosen as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and BC’s Top Employers. These national and provincial competitions recognize employers who offer exceptional workplaces for their employees.

The Strategic Education and  Engagement co-op assists with the development, planning, and execution of client and employee education programs, events, and materials that build a deeper understanding of BCI’s corporate strategies and investment-related matters.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
The Strategic Education and Engagement team is part of the larger Strategic Communications team in Corporate & Investor Relations. The Strategic Communications team works closely with BCI’s Client Relations team and others to provide clients with high-quality service and deliverables – always working to build long-term relationships based on trust and to ensure that we exceed our clients’ investment performance and service expectations. The team strengthens our relationships with clients through proactive engagement, effective communication and appropriate delivery and feedback channels.

The Strategic Communications team is also responsible for BCI’s internal communication and aims to build a sense of pride and commitment among BCI staff by sharing strategic and operational updates that are compelling, informative, and succinct.    

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Support the efforts of the Strategic Communications team to proactively ensure that BCI exceeds our clients’ service expectations

• Assist in the planning and execution of client and employee education events and offerings, including virtual webcasts and conferences, in-person workshops, and due diligence tours

• Develop a strong understanding of client needs, the specific communication objectives for various institutional investors (e.g., pensions funds, insurance funds, and special purpose funds), and contribute to the delivery of associated communication plans

• Develop client-ready responses to their requests – understand individual client needs/concerns and be able to tailor a response

• Supports the preparation of presentations, invitations, articles or other content related to client and internal BCI events in accordance with the BCI visual brand

THE IDEAL STUDENT

• Has a keen interest in communications, marketing, business, or financial journalism

• Has experience with event planning and delivery

• Is a strong writer able to create compelling content

• Able to think creatively and critically to effectively communicate complex topics in a simple but compelling way

• Likes to solve problems using creative and innovative solutions

• Demonstrates an extremely strong work ethic and displays initiative to strive to deliver value above and beyond the job description

• Has relevant prior co-op experience

• Preference will be given to students who have shown initiative and a passion for the investment industry

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential

• Ability to create clear and concise communication materials for digital and print platforms

• Impeccable attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal, time management, and project management skills

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Able to work with senior investment professionals in a dynamic, performance-driven environment

WHAT WE OFFER

• Training and mentorship to develop your knowledge and professional skill sets that are required to succeed in the industry

• Be a valued part of a team and work culture that is down to earth, values your perspective and rewards transparency and accountability

• Exposure to some of the most talented, approachable, and inspiring people in the industry

• Time to connect and build your network with other interns and BCI professionals that will contribute to your professional network and future career opportunities

• Potential work term extensions and career opportunities

• The ability to opt-in for access to Dialogue, a user-friendly app that offers virtual primary care, employee and family services, and mental health supports  

• Time to connect with co-op students & interns at BCI – build your network and shared learning 

• 2 paid days per year for volunteering 

• Competitive pay: Mid / Back Office: $2,260.00 gross bi-weekly or $2,090.00 gross bi-weekly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of salary ($2,260.00 gross biweekly for those with (or working towards) a graduate degree or joining the Investment Strategy & Risk department and $2,090.00 gross biweekly for those with (or working towards) an undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate)

• Travel: if coming to Victoria for this work term, BCI will provide a fixed-rate travel allowance based on your location

THE DETAILS

• Work term: Summer 2025 (May to August)

• Department: Corporate & Investor Relations

• Office Location: 750 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC

• Spend your off hours exploring beautiful Victoria and Vancouver Island

• All co-ops/internships will need to be completed in person at our Victoria office with the option to work one day per week from home. Please note, some positions are not eligible for hybrid work. 

HOW TO APPLY

• Apply directly to the Strategic Education & Engagement Co-op/Internship on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers

• Application deadline: January 30, 2025 at 11:59pm PT

• Please include a cover letter, resume, and transcripts (unofficial transcript will suffice)

• Note: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are interested in applying for this role. You will need to be legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you currently do not have authorization or if your work permit, study permit, or visa has restrictions or is due to expire during the work term, you may not be eligible for this opportunity.

At BCI, we value diversity and believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees can be successful.

We are performance and client focused and value integrity; if you share these values, we want to know you. 

We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage all to apply.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), contact us at [email protected].

We would like to hear from you!