Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Onsite
Closing Date: May 31, 2026
Use your analytical, data and technical skills in a fast-growing company where you can have an impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking co-op students/interns to support projects & initiatives being implemented as part of our Data & Analytics strategy for the 2026 fall work term (September to December or April).
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of assets valued at $295 billion and is one of Canada’s largest institutional investors. We invest globally to support pension and other funds for more than 30 institutional 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.
WHAT IT’S LIKE WORKING IN THE DATA & ANALYTICS TEAM
Modern tools, pushing boundaries: We run Databricks, Power BI, and enterprise Claude (already connected to our data platform via MCP) and are actively replacing traditional processes with agentic workflows using Databricks Genie, Claude Skills, and Claude Code
High-impact work: 75% of the organization uses our analytics; we work with smart ambitious business users and highly analytical people on high-ROI use cases
Great culture: Fast-paced with world-class expectations, but supportive and genuinely fun
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Supporting the implementation of Data & Analytics projects and initiatives
Creating reports and dashboards using Power BI and SQL
Creating re-usable curated datasets using SQL or Python
Work with Data & Analytics team to drive data literacy across BCI
Support the building and adoption of AI driven solutions
THE IDEAL STUDENT
Has a keen interest in data & technology and is a self-starter
Has working knowledge of major AI tools like Perplexity, Claude or Copilot
Demonstrates they are a team player, but can also work independently
Demonstrates an extremely strong work ethic and displays initiative to strive to deliver value above and beyond the job description
Comes up with creative ideas to improve the business reporting process
REQUIRED SKILLS
Exhibit a high level of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, excellent product quality, and attention to detail
Has an interest in data, a dedication to hard work, commitment to the highest ethical standards, and an eagerness to learn
Ability to use Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
Familiarity using Microsoft 365 tools such as One Drive, SharePoint Online, and MS Teams would be an asset
Familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI
Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude or Copilot
Ability to read and write basic code scripts in SQL
Ability to implement and debug basic Python scripts
WHAT WE OFFER
Excellent career development and training by contributing to a strategic program with high visibility
Work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment
The development of real-world skills at one of the largest institutional investors in Canada
Exposure to some of the most talented, approachable, and inspiring people in the industry
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
Two paid days per year for volunteering
Competitive pay: $2,155.00 gross bi-weekly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of salary ($2,330.00 gross biweekly for those with (or working towards) a graduate degree and $2,155.00 gross biweekly for those with (or working towards) an undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate)
Travel: if coming to Victoria or Vancouver for this work term, BCI will provide a fixed-rate travel allowance based on your location
THE DETAILS
Work term: Fall 2026 (September to December) or Fall 2026 & Winter 2027 (September – April)
Department: Technology
Office Location: 750 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC or 666 Burrard Street, Vancouver BC
Spend your off hours exploring beautiful Victoria and Vancouver Island or experiencing the beauty of lower mainland
All co-ops/internships will need to be completed in person at our Victoria or Vancouver 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 Data & Analytics Engineer Co-op/Internship posting on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers
Application deadline: May 31st, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT
Please upload 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 co-op@bci.ca.
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