Closing Date: January 29, 2026
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 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 Legal Affairs Department provides comprehensive legal, compliance, and governance support across the organization. The department works to provide tailored risk-based advice, ensuring compliance with regulations and upholding high ethical standards. The team gives proactive, practical, and solution-oriented guidance to help their business partners make informed decisions, fostering innovation and driving success. By focusing on strategic objectives, the Legal Affairs Department supports BCI's ambitions and maintains its reputation as trusted advisors who can navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape.
The Paralegal Co-op Student/Intern is responsible for supporting our in-house legal team. This position contributes to the growth and success of our organization and works on large global investment transactions in an in-house environment. The Paralegal Co-op/Intern works closely with the Paralegals/Paralegal team, and lawyers to ensure that all tasks are completed accurately and on time.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, superb accuracy and organizational ability
Proven ability to manage high volume of priority work under competing deadlines, take initiative, work collaboratively as part of a team and be discreet with confidential information
Strong and accurate keyboarding (60+ WPM), writing, editing, and word processing skills
Ability to maintain positive long-term professional relationships with all parties
Ability to work effectively in a close team environment
Demonstrated skill at triaging and prioritizing tasks and projects
Delegates effectively and holds self and others accountable to meet deadlines and deliver exceptional quality of work
History of contributing to individual and team efficiencies and best practices
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Supporting the Paralegals, lawyers and the Legal department with executing transactions and corporate strategies
Assisting with entity management process, including entity formation, amendments, change of director and/or officer, share transactions, dissolutions, and other corporate filings
Maintaining accurate records of entity information, including entity formations, amendments, director and officer changes, share transactions, and other corporate filings
Collaborating with the Paralegals, lawyers, and other legal professionals to ensure that all required documentation is completed accurately and on time
Assisting the Paralegals, lawyers and deal teams with drafting and reviewing various legal documents and with document management and retrieval
Collaborating with Legal Affairs team to innovate and memorialize evolving best practices and efficiencies
Responding quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities, while working under tight deadlines and handling multiple detailed tasks
Performing administrative functions as required
WHAT WE OFFER
Excellent career development and training
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: $2,330.00 gross bi-weekly or $2,155.00 gross bi-weekly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of salary ($2,155.00 gross biweekly for those with (or working towards) an undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate)
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: Summer 2026 (May to November)
Department: Legal Affairs
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 Paralegal Co-op/Internship posting on our careers page: https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers
Application deadline: January 29, 2026 at 11:59pm PT
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.
We would like to hear from you!