Data & Analytics Engineer Co-op/Intern

Closing Date: May 31, 2026

Use your analytical, data and technical skills in a fast-growing company where you can have an impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking co-op students/interns to support projects & initiatives being implemented as part of our Data & Analytics strategy for the 2026 fall work term (September to December or April).  

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 institutional 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.

WHAT IT’S LIKE WORKING IN THE DATA & ANALYTICS TEAM

• Modern tools, pushing boundaries: We run Databricks, Power BI, and enterprise Claude (already connected to our data platform via MCP) and are actively replacing traditional processes with agentic workflows using Databricks Genie, Claude Skills, and Claude Code

• High-impact work: 75% of the organization uses our analytics; we work with smart ambitious business users and highly analytical people on high-ROI use cases

• Great culture: Fast-paced with world-class expectations, but supportive and genuinely fun

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Supporting the implementation of Data & Analytics projects and initiatives

• Creating reports and dashboards using Power BI and SQL

• Creating re-usable curated datasets using SQL or Python

• Work with Data & Analytics team to drive data literacy across BCI

• Support the building and adoption of AI driven solutions

THE IDEAL STUDENT

• Has a keen interest in data & technology and is a self-starter

• Has working knowledge of major AI tools like Perplexity, Claude or Copilot

• Demonstrates they are a team player, but can also work independently

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

• Comes up with creative ideas to improve the business reporting process

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Exhibit a high level of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills

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

• Has an interest in data, a dedication to hard work, commitment to the highest ethical standards, and an eagerness to learn

• Ability to use Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook

• Familiarity using Microsoft 365 tools such as One Drive, SharePoint Online, and MS Teams would be an asset

• Familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI

• Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude or Copilot

• Ability to read and write basic code scripts in SQL

• Ability to implement and debug basic Python scripts

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent career development and training by contributing to a strategic program with high visibility

• 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: $2,155.00 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 or Vancouver for this work term, BCI will provide a fixed-rate travel allowance based on your location

THE DETAILS

• Work term: Fall 2026 (September to December) or Fall 2026 & Winter 2027 (September – April)

• Department: Technology

• Office Location: 750 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC or 666 Burrard Street, Vancouver BC

• Spend your off hours exploring beautiful Victoria and Vancouver Island or experiencing the beauty of lower mainland

• All co-ops/internships will need to be completed in person at our Victoria or Vancouver 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 Data & Analytics Engineer Co-op/Internship posting on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers

• Application deadline: May 31st, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

• 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 [email protected].

We would like to hear from you!