Pension & Investment Research and Analysis Co-op - Victoria, Canada - BC Pension Corporation

BC Pension Corporation

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Victoria, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Pension & Investment Research and Analysis Co-op:
Open to students registered in a recognized co-op program only

(Within the Greater Victoria area)

Municipal Pension Plan, Victoria BC**:

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Duration: May 2024 until August* months with opportunity to be extended for an additional 4-month term upon mutual agreement)
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Location:Victoria (our office is situated on the Selkirk Waterfront on the Gorge Inlet. Enjoy stunning views of downtown Victoria and the Olympic mountains and take advantage of the nearby Galloping Goose Regional Trail for walking and biking).
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Salary: $1,819.12 bi-weekly (for students working towards a diploma or bachelor's degree) or $2, for students working towards a post-graduate degree)
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Grant:As part of our inVESTED scholarship program, you may be eligible for reimbursement up to a maximum of $1,000 per four-month work term to cover the cost of co-op work term tuition fees.
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Hybrid Work Model: Employees are supported to work part of their time from home and part of their time on campus to encourage flexibility, performance and connection.
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Skills for Success Program: Engage with other co-op students in a monthly virtual event designed to build connection and community while developing skills to support your success.
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LinkedIn Learning: During your time working here, you will have 24/7 unlimited access to over 16,000 online courses to help support your personal, educational, and professional goals.

All Board Office personnel act in a confidential capacity to the board. Pursuant to Board and Pension Corporation delegations, the team in the Board office (regardless of employment terms) reports to the Plan's Executive Director. The plan's Executive Director (ED) is responsible for providing strategic support and advice to the Board, and for the successful leadership and management of the Board Office.

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Team:The Office of the Municipal Pension Board Trustees (Board Office) provides professional and operational services to the Municipal Pension Board of Trustees (board), supporting trustees in meeting their governance and fiduciary obligations; carries out the day-to-day board operations; and serves as the key liaison between the board and plan partners, appointing authorities, agents, service providers, plan members and employers, and other stakeholders.

All Board Office personnel act in a confidential capacity to the board. Pursuant to Board and Pension Corporation delegations, the team in the Board office (regardless of employment terms) reports to the Plan's Executive Director. The plan's Executive Director (ED) is responsible for providing strategic support and advice to the Board, and for the successful leadership and management of the Board Office.
Daytoday administration of the plan and investment of the fund is carried out by the Board's two agents, the BC Pension Corporation (BCPC) and the BC Investment Management Corporation (BCI), respectively. The Board is a representative jointly trusteed lay board. BCPC is a professional pension administrator, serving some of the largest pension plans in Canada. BCI is a global investment manager for BC's public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada.
The Municipal Pension Plan (Plan) is the largest pension plan in BC and the sixth largest plan in Canada with over $70 billion in assets. It has approximately 400,000 members and more than 900 participating employers in the health, local government, community, education, and other sectors. The Municipal Pension Board of Trustees (Board) is the Plan Administrator.

The Job Responsibilities:

Draft briefing notes for board and committee meetings as required, including researching writing, briefing material.
Prepare initial drafts of post

- board and committee meeting documents including meeting minutes, decision summaries and other reports as required.

Provide other board support services and undertakes special projects as required; including research, analysis, writing, liaising.
Contribute to the development, maintenance and implementation of policies and procedures.
Help assist with adhoc pension and investment management related research, reports and projects.
Support the Office's records management digitization project.

Learning Outcomes:

Research, synthesis, and clear communication to support decisionmaking processes;
Cultivating proficiency in summarizing discussions, capturing action items, and crafting reports for impactful communication;
Project management skills;
Insights into regulatory frameworks and governance structures;
Record keeping within a pension plan setting;
Experience in building and maintaining working relationships and increase your communication skills; and
Experience in planning, organization, and prioritization skills.

Requirements:

This opportunity is available to 3rd or 4th year University students and graduate level students studying