Infrastructure & Renewable Resources – Portfolio Management & Insights Co-op/Internship

Closing date: October 2, 2025

Use your critical thinking skills in a fast-growing company where you can have an impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking a Portfolio Management and Insights Co-op Student/Intern for the Winter 2026 (January to April) term to support the Infrastructure and Renewable Resources department. If you are a highly motivated, team player who can handle multiple projects and are interested in developing your professional career and learning more about driving sustainable growth, accelerating innovation and operating on a global scale, this is the opportunity for you!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of gross assets valued at $295.0 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.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The I&RR team invests globally in private infrastructure businesses that provide stable long-term results. BCI’s I&RR portfolio has more than $30 billion in AUM and ranks as the eleventh largest institutional infrastructure investor globally. The portfolio spans a range of sectors including utilities, transportation, and telecommunications as well as tangible assets in timberland and agriculture. I&RR seeks meaningful investments in private companies enabling an active governance approach. The team invests in a variety of capacities including as a sole sponsor, co-investor, and very selectively through externally managed funds. In these capacities, the team seeks to take an active oversight role built on a foundation of trusted relationships with all stakeholders and a commitment to long-term value creation.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Preparing analyses to support the monitoring of the portfolio

• Preparing presentation materials for I&RR portfolio reviews and client meetings; delivering presentations in group settings

• Conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis on the I&RR portfolio's performance

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including other I&RR teams and departments within the organization to execute on or potentially lead operational projects and initiatives

• Supporting ad hoc research and briefing requests

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Has a passion for investing and finance

• Demonstrates natural curiosity, an inquisitive mindset, and an eagerness to learn

• A team player who has the drive to continue learning, excel, and grow in a team oriented and dynamic environment

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and displays initiative by doing whatever it takes to deliver value above and beyond the job description

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: $2,745.00 gross bi-weekly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of salary

• 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 (January to April 2026)

• Department: Infrastructure & Renewable Resources

• 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 Infrastructure & Renewable Resources – Portfolio Management & Insights Co-op/Internship posting on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers

• Application deadline: October 2, 2025 at 11:59pm PST

• 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!