Legal Operations Co-op/Internship (Summer and/or Fall 2026)

Closing Date: January 29, 2026

Are you looking to develop your communication, analysis, and stakeholder engagement skills in a legal environment? Are you interested in legal technology and working with a team of project and operational professionals at British Columbia's largest investment management organization?

The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is seeking a Legal Operations co-op student for the summer term (May–August) to join our Legal Affairs Department.

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 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.

The Legal Operations Co-op/Intern will support our Legal Affairs Operations team across a broad range of activities, including strategic planning, project execution, and day-to-day operational tasks. This role offers hands-on experience applying your skills in a dynamic legal environment.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Legal Operations team includes a Manager, Senior Solution Specialist, Analyst, Technician, and several contractors. This position will report to the Senior Solution Specialist and collaborate with stakeholders across Legal Affairs and other departments to support operational improvements and strategic initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Business Analysis

• Engage with stakeholders to understand and document business requirements

• Collect, organize, and analyze information to support solution recommendations

• Conduct research and data analysis

• Operations Support

• Prepare and publish team communications

• Maintain SharePoint sites and lists

• Project Support

• Prepare project deliverables such as briefing notes and white papers

• Attend team meetings and events

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Is detail-oriented, accurate, conscientious, and focused

• Has the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, excellent product quality, and attention to detail

• Has strong research skills combined with analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Can communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Is professional and has excellent interpersonal skills

• Has strong technology skills including the ability to effectively use Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

• Preferred Skills:

• Is familiar with Microsoft 365 tools such as One Drive, SharePoint Online, and MS Teams

• Has experience using AI assistants such as Co-Pilot, ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI models  

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent career development and work experience within a strategic function with high visibility across the entire department

• 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: $2,330.00 gross bi-weekly or $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 or joining the Investment Strategy & Risk department and $2,155.00 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: Summer 2026 (May to August or December)

• Department: Legal Affairs

• 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 Legal Operations Co-op/Internship posting on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers

• Application deadline: January 29, 2026 at 11:59pm PT

• 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!