Employee Communications Co-op/Internship (Winter 2027)

Closing Date: October 1, 2026

Use your communications and storytelling skills and make a real impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking an Employee Communications Co-op/Intern for the Winter 2027 work term (January to April) to join the Employee Communications team in our Global Communications Department, supporting the development and execution of internal communications strategies, events, and content that helps tell the story of BCI to its growing employee base. Be a part of the work we do, generating more than returns, and creating real possibilities for the people and communities our clients serve.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of assets valued at $313.7 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 Employee Communications Co-op/Intern will work within our Employee Communications team, part of BCI’s Global Communications Department. This is a great opportunity to learn and apply your knowledge by supporting the development and implementation of internal communications strategies, helping plan corporate events, and sharpening your writing skills to tell BCI's story to employees across the organization, clients, and the public.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

Employee Communications is essential to any organization, especially one that continues to grow in size and complexity, like BCI. Our team partners with Human Resources, Technology, Finance, Legal, Corporate Risk and Audit, and Investment Operations to support their communications needs and build a strong, strategic yet conversational narrative for employees, clients, and the public.

We keep all audiences in mind. Our primary channel is our Bull and Bear intranet, built for employees, but we also produce content for clients and the public through our website, LinkedIn, and client briefing notes. We even support employee and client events like Town Halls. Across every channel, we aim to present information in a compelling, succinct way that informs, inspires, clarifies, recognizes, and builds a shared understanding of BCI, creating pride and commitment among employees and awareness externally.

The team produces strategic content in a variety of formats for BCI's growing employee base, including written, audio, video, and visual content. Our primary channel is BCI's intranet, which houses reference materials and daily news, along with support for corporate events, internal communications strategy, communications counsel, and employee- and public-facing publications, such as our LinkedIn account.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Review, write, and edit compelling content for internal and external audiences across the corporate intranet, LinkedIn, and the BCI website, liaising with subject-matter experts, writing copy, coordinating approvals, creating corresponding visuals, and building digital content such as videos.

• Lead an audit of our current content and content requests as we develop a new Employee Communications content strategy.

• Research communication campaigns that use a multi-channel approach and help us test potential future communications channels.

• Support the Employee Communications team with the planning, development, and execution of corporate events such as knowledge series sessions and Town Halls.

• Provide document, image, and video editing support for the Employee Communications team, as required.

• Contribute to other initiatives as needed during the co-op term, such as news content, video work, and scripting.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or a related field

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail

• Technologically savvy, with experience in Adobe Creative Suite considered an asset

• Creative ability to translate complex topics into compelling content, along with the instinct to source stories

• Ability to manage projects effectively in a deadline-driven environment, balancing available resources and timeframes

• Understands the importance of both written and visual communication elements

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to work collaboratively

• Strong research skills combined with analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to use Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook; experience with AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Claude

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent career development and hands-on experience producing real and impactful communications work at one of Canada's largest institutional investors.

• 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 to build your network and shared learning

• 2 paid days per year for volunteering

• Competitive pay: $2,330.00 gross bi-weekly or $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)

• 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: Winter 2027 (January to April)

• Department: Office of the COO

• 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 Employee Communications Co-op/Internship posting on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers

• Application deadline: October 1, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

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

• Note: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are interested in applying for this role. You must 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.

We would like to hear from you!