Closing date: October 1, 2026Use 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 Private Equity Venture and Growth Co-op Student/Intern for the Summer 2027 (May to August) or Fall 2027 & Winter 2028 (September to April) work terms to support the Venture and Growth team. 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 KNOWBCI 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 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 WITHYou will work with our Venture and Growth team ($1 Billion strategy) based within the Private Equity department which manages a portfolio of approximately $28.3 billion in global private equity investments. Investments include direct investments in private companies as well as partnerships with leading venture capital and growth equity firms. The portfolio is expected to grow significantly over the coming years, with an increased emphasis on direct investments.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGYou will assist the Venture and Growth team in screening live investment opportunities, summarizing market intelligence, performing financial analysis, and finding ways to enhance the existing portfolio. During this work term, you will:Conduct due diligence for new investment opportunitiesAssist with the preparation of investment memorandaReview, summarize,



and analyze quarterly information for existing portfolio investmentsDrive innovation across the organization by testing and building new applicationsAnalyze investment performance on an individual and aggregate investment basisConduct sector researchAssist with special projectsIDEAL CANDIDATEStudents in an undergraduate business, mathematics, computer science and/or technology programTeam players who have the drive to continue learning, excel, and grow in a team oriented and dynamic environmentAdventurous students curious about what the West Coast has to offerStudents with passion for investing and a drive to continually learn about financial markets and the investment processDemonstrates an extremely strong work ethic and displays initiative to strive to deliver value above and beyond the job descriptionParticipates in a student investment club or other investment case competitionsPrior experience in investment banking, private equity, equity research, management consulting, corporate development, or accounting is strongly preferredOutstanding academic track recordPreference for students who have shown initiative and a passion for venture capital and growth equityWHAT WE OFFERTraining and mentorship to develop your knowledge and professional skill sets that are required to succeed in the industryBe a valued part of a team and work culture that is down to earth, values your perspective and rewards transparency and accountabilityExposure to some of the most talented, approachable, and inspiring people in the industryTime to connect and build your network with other interns and BCI professionals that will contribute to your professional network and future career opportunitiesPotential work term extensions and career opportunitiesThe ability to opt-in for access to Dialogue, a user-friendly app that offers virtual primary care, employee and family services, and mental health supportsTime to connect with Co-ops/Interns at BCI – build your network and shared learning 2 paid days per year for volunteeringCompetitive pay: $2,745.00 gross bi-weekly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of salaryTravel: if coming to Victoria for this work term,



BCI will provide a fixed-rate travel allowance based on your locationTHE DETAILSWork term: Summer 2027 (May to August) or Fall 2027 & Winter 2028 (September to April).Department: Private Equity OfficeLocation: 750 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BCSpend your off hours exploring beautiful Victoria and Vancouver IslandAll 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.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] has been recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers – for the sixth consecutive year – and has built programs and advantages to support all our employees.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.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.

📌 Venture & Growth Co-Op/Internship (Victoria)
🏢 BCI
📍 Victoria