BCI

Talent Acquisition Co-op/Internship (Summer and Fall 2026)

Victoria, BC Full time

Closing Date: January 29, 2026

Are you looking to gain hands on experience in the Human Resources profession? Do you have an interest in recruitment and campus programs? This work experience will embed you in the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) Talent Acquisition team for the Summer and Fall 2026 work terms (May-December).

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, BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Top Employers for Young People. These national and provincial competitions recognize employers who offer exceptional workplaces for their employees.

The Talent Acquisition Co-op/Intern will work within our Human Resources department. This is a great opportunity for you to learn by working alongside our recruiters and campus team.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Human Resources department provides HR leadership across BCI, in direct support of investment return objectives and delivering on BCI’s strategic ambitions of Driving Sustainable Growth, Accelerating Innovation and Operating on a Global Scale. The HR department adds value as a strategic business partner, an enabler of change when mandates shift, and serves as a trusted advisor to the CEO/CIO, executive, and the board on all people matters.

HR supports every person at BCI and serves as a partner to all departments on strategic initiatives and day-to-day HR matters. By focusing on our talent, we ensure the organization has the right people with the right skills supporting and delivering on investment strategies for the benefit of our clients.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Working under the supervision of both a Senior Recruiter and the Manager, Campus Program, you will assist with various projects and day-to-day work.

Recruitment team:

  • Join recruiters at kick off calls and learn about a wide variety of roles within BCI

  • Support recruiters in areas such as drafting job ads, drafting LinkedIn posts, scheduling case study assignments/testing, scheduling interviews and travel

  • Support HR Technician team in HR System (Workday) entries such as job ads and offers.

  • Using Excel and AI to analyse recruitment trends and produce reports

  • Provide support for ad hoc projects and tasks related to our Talent Acquisition Strategy, such as outreach to diverse talent, process mapping and modernization practices

Campus Program

  • Support organization and delivery of in-house sessions and events (e.g.: orientation, CEO meet & greet, roundtables, wrap up, supervisor training)

  • Support intake and interview scheduling for BCI’s Indigenous Empowerment Award Scholarship

  • Provide support in Workday entries – such as job ads and offers

  • Using Excel and AI to analyze student data & survey; seeking treads and making recommendations for program improvements or changes

  • Support delivery of online information sessions – technical support, responding to chat questions

  • Provide support for ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned by the team – global student talent for our London & NY locations, outreach to diverse talent, process mapping & streamlining

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • A genuine interest in a Human Resources career

  • Commitment to maintaining confidential information

  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

  • Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail and excellent product quality

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

  • Experience in using Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and SharePoint would be an asset

  • Experience in using AI systems such as CoPilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar, would ben an asset

  • Familiarity with HR systems would be an asset

  • Previous work term experience in an organization or role requiring confidentiality would be an asset (i.e.: human resources, payroll, bank, health care)

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Excellent career development and training by working alongside both recruiters and our campus program team.

  • Work both independently and team-based in a fast-paced environment

  • The development of real-world skills

  • Exposure to talented, approachable, and inspiring people

  • 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 and $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 & Fall 2026 (May to December)

  • Department: Human 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 Talent Acquisition 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 1-page cover letter explaining WHY you want a career in human resources, 2-page 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!