Closing date: October 5, 2023

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 a co-op student/intern to support projects & initiatives being implemented as part of our Data & Analytics strategy for the Winter 2024 work term (January to April).

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The co-op/intern will work within our Corporate Data & Operations department as part of the Data & Analytics team. This is a great opportunity for you to learn and apply your knowledge to support the implementation of strategy, projects and services to the corporation. As part of your work, you’ll help to support change management activities related to these initiatives.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Corporate Data & Operations department delivers centralized, corporate business services that require partnership and integration across BCI departments. This role will work in the Data & Analytics team, which delivers analytics solutions (e.g. reports and dashboards), curated re-usable datasets, data science, data platforms, and data governance.

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

• Work with Data & Analytics team to drive data literacy across BCI

THE IDEAL STUDENT

• Has a keen interest in data & technology and is a self-starter

• 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

• Ability to read and write basic code scripts in SQL

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

• 2 paid days per year for volunteering

• Competitive pay:

  • $4,350 gross monthly or $4,700 gross monthly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of salary.

    • $4,350 gross monthly for those with (or working towards) an undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate.

    • $4,700 gross monthly for those with (or working towards) a graduate degree.

• BCI investment professionals lead a monthly Investment Club to share industry knowledge with employees who work in other departments

• 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: Winter 2024 (January to April)

• Department: Corporate Data & Operations

• Office Location: Victoria or Vancouver, BC

• Spend your off hours exploring the West Coast vibes in Vancouver or Victoria

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

• Application deadline: October 5, 2023 at 11:59 pm PT

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

• Note: The ability to legally work full-time in Canada for the duration of your work term is a condition of employment at BCI

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 hr@bci.ca.

We would like to hear from you!