Venture & Growth Co-op/Internship (Summer 2027 or Fall 2027 & Winter 2028)

Closing date: October 1, 2026

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 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 KNOW

BCI 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 WITH

You 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 DOING

You 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 opportunities

Assist with the preparation of investment memoranda

Review, summarize, and analyze quarterly information for existing portfolio investments

Drive innovation across the organization by testing and building new applications

Analyze investment performance on an individual and aggregate investment basis

Conduct sector research

Assist with special projects

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Students in an undergraduate business, mathematics, computer science and/or technology program

Team players who have the drive to continue learning, excel, and grow in a team oriented and dynamic environment

Adventurous students curious about what the West Coast has to offer

Students with passion for investing and a drive to continually learn about financial markets and the investment process

Demonstrates an extremely strong work ethic and displays initiative to strive to deliver value above and beyond the job description

Participates in a student investment club or other investment case competitions

Prior experience in investment banking, private equity, equity research, management consulting, corporate development, or accounting is strongly preferred

Outstanding academic track record

Preference for students who have shown initiative and a passion for venture capital and growth equity

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-ops/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: Summer 2027 (May to August) or Fall 2027 & Winter 2028 (September to April)

Department: Private Equity

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 Venture & Growth Co-op/Internship on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers

Application deadline: October 1, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

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 co-op@bci.ca .

We would like to hear from you!