Enterprise Risk Management Co-op/internship - Victoria, Canada - British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI)

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI)

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Victoria, Canada

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Closing date:
May 30, 2024

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 an Enterprise Risk Management co-op student/intern for the Fall 2024 (September to December) work term to support a wide range of strategic and operational risks.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of assets valued at $233 billion and is one of Canada's largest institutional investors.

We invest globally to support pensions 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
The ERM team consists of a Director, a Senior Manager, and a Manager. The team is responsible for overseeing and providing leadership on all non-investment risk-related activities. Beyond core Enterprise Risk Management, we also perform crisis management, and manage BCI's corporate insurance portfolio. Your work will engage stakeholders across the organization and influence decision-makers who manage and oversee BCI's key risks.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

This work term will provide you the opportunity to learn from and assist the ERM Team on a wide range of initiatives.

During this work term, you will:

Work with the support of ERM management to research emerging risks, perform environmental scans, and monitor identified risks-
Support Crisis Management program enhancements and coordinate insurance requests
Other projects and tasks as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS- Operates as a team player yet comfortable working independently to complete work assignments- Demonstrates critical thinking skills combined with analytical and problem-solving abilities- Demonstrates an ability to gather and process information and present in a concise manner through Word, PowerPoint, and Excel- Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, product quality and attention to detail- Has a passion for learning in a diverse and ever-changing environment and a drive to increase knowledge of risk management- Related ERM education or work experience is an asset

WHAT WE OFFER- Excellent career development and training- 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 peer co-op students & interns at BCI to build your network- BCI investment professionals lead a monthly Investment Club to share industry knowledge with employees who work in other departments- 2 paid days per year for volunteering- Competitive pay: $2,260.00 gross bi-weekly or $2,090.00 gross bi-weekly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of salary ($2,260.00 gross biweekly for those with (or working towards) a graduate degree or joining the Investment Strategy & Risk department and $2,090.

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: Fall 2024 (September to December)- Department: Corporate Risk & Audit-
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

HOW TO APPLYApplication deadline:
May 30, 2024 at 11:59pm PT- Please upload a cover letter, resume, and transcripts (unofficial transcript will suffice)- Note: The ability to legally work full-time in Canada for the duration of your work term is a condition of employment at BCI

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

We would like to hear from you