Global Communications Co-op/Internship (Winter 2027)

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Travel allowance

Job summary

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) invites a Global Communications co‑op student/intern for Winter 2027 to support the Global Investment Communications team. You will assist research, content development, and strategic projects that tell the story of one of Canada's largest institutional investors.

The role offers exposure to digital marketing, media monitoring, and coordination of events, with the opportunity to learn how AI and storytelling strengthen audience

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• A basic knowledge of business and investment disciplines is recommended.
• Experience with digital marketing communications and familiarity with MailChimp is an asset.
• Interest in investment communications and a strong work ethic with ethics focus.
• Genuine curiosity about AI and how emerging tools are changing communications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook; familiarity with AI tools.
• Familiarity with media monitoring platforms, design tools, or digital/video content production is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of communication projects under supervision.
• Develop communications materials to launch a new digital platform.
• Research best practices in digital marketing communications.
• Produce written, digital, and video content for diverse audiences.
• Assist with media monitoring and reporting of BCIs coverage.
• Support conference and event coordination for asset class and senior leaders.
• Partner with Employee Communications and The Creative Production Hub.
• Contribute to ad‑hoc research, writing, and project support.

Skills

Written communication

Research skills

Deadline‑driven

AI curiosity

Time management

Detail oriented

Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Outlook

MailChimp

AI tools familiarity

Media monitoring tools familiarity

Education

Post-secondary program in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or related field

Tools

MailChimp

Media monitoring tools

Design tools

Digital/video content production

Job description

Closing Date: October 1, 2026 Use your communications and storytelling skills at a company where your work can make a real impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking a Global Communications co‑op student/intern for the Winter 2027 work term (January to April) to join the Global Investment Communications team, supporting research, content development, and strategic projects that help tell the story of one of Canada's largest institutional investors. 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 Top100 Employers and BC’s Top Employers. These national and provincial competitions recognize employers who offer exceptional workplaces for their employees.

THE Global Investment Communications co‑op will work within our Global Communications department.

This is a great opportunity for you to learn and apply your knowledge to support investment communications and strategic research projects that explore how leading communications teams are using AI and storytelling to build stronger audience connections.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

Communications is at the heart of how BCI builds trust with the people and partners who matter most.

The Global Investment Communications team works with BCI's asset classes and corporate functions to translate complex investment activity into purposeful narratives that strengthen BCI's position as a leading global investor. As a trusted communications partner to investment teams, senior leadership, employees and external stakeholders, the team ensures that how BCI shows up in the world reflects who we are: a purpose-driven investor built on the ability to get the deal done for beneficiaries today and tomorrow. This is the team that brings Investing That Matters to life.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Work under the supervision of the Manager to support a range of communication projects across the team
• Develop communications materials to support the launch of a new digital platform
• Research best practices in digital marketing communications
• Support the production of written, digital, and video content for a range of audiences
• Assist with media monitoring and reporting to track BCI’s coverage across priority publications
• Support conference and event coordination for BCI asset class and senior leaders, as applicable
• Partner with Employee Communications and The Creative Production Hub on initiatives
• Contribute to ad‑hoc research, writing, and project support as directed by the team

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or a related field
• A fundamental knowledge of basic business and investment-related disciplines is strongly recommended
• Experience with digital marketing communications, and familiarity with MailChimp would be an asset
• A demonstrated interest in investment communications, a dedication to hard work, commitment to the highest ethical standards, and an eagerness to learn
• Genuine curiosity about artificial intelligence and how emerging tools are changing the communications profession
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, excellent product quality, and attention to detail
• Strong research skills combined with analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to use Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook; experience with AI tools
• Familiarity with media monitoring platforms, design tools, or digital and video content production would be an asset

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 – 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.

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 [e-mail].

With our values as our anchor, it’s our people who create the environment we work in each day.

BCI has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top100 Employers – for the sixth consecutive year – and has built programs and benefits to support all our employees.

To learn more about working with BCI, including our competitive benefits packages, our commitment to equity, diversity & inclusion and the Recruitment process visit our BCI Careers Page

We pay our people competitively in the markets in which we compete for talent and with consideration to internal equity and job structure. We aim for actual pay to be around the median of the market for target or expected levels of performance, and around the upper quartile of the market for excellent performance. The philosophy is principles‑based and emphasizes pay‑for‑performance, long‑term results, and meeting clients’ expectations. Our people help shape employee‑focused initiatives and create the environment we work in each day – which further strengthens our culture.

To learn more about our employee experience, visit our BCI Values in Action. There you will see how feedback from our employees was used to articulate our Employee Value Proposition (EVP), composed of three pillars: Performance with Purpose, Built on Collective Expertise, and Accelerating Innovation.