Data Governance Analyst Co-op/Internship (Winter & Summer 2025)

Closing date: October 3, 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 a Data Governance Analyst Co-op Student/Intern for the Winter & Summer (January to August 2025) work terms to support the Corporate Data & Operations 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 $250.4 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

The Corporate Data & Operations department delivers centralized, corporate business services that require partnership and integration across BCI departments. This role will work in the Data & Analytics team, which delivers analytics solutions (e.g. reports and dashboards), curated re-usable datasets, data science, data platforms, and data governance.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Support the development, documentation and maintenance of data dictionaries, data catalogs, and other data governance artifact 

• Assist in the design and implementation of data quality and data validation rules, ensuring that data is of high quality 

• Participate in data governance meetings and workshops, contributing to discussions and providing insights on data-related issues and challenges. 

• Help conduct data governance training and awareness programs for employees 

• Gathering requirements for low to medium complexity projects 

• Work closely with data stewards across the business to understand their scope of data

Required Skills

• Has a keen interest in the business aspects of data and analytics, in a way, making sense of data 

• Is an effective communicator and good listener 

• Ready to learn more about the investment management industry and how data drives it 

• 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, 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 data governance tools such as MS Purview would be beneficial (not required)

• Ability to read and write basic code scripts in SQL (preferred)

• A foundation in relevant technical skills, such as SQL, data modeling, and data visualization tools, will help you succeed in this role 

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-op students & interns at BCI – build your network and shared learning 

• 2 paid days per year for volunteering 

• Competitive pay: Mid / Back Office: $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)

THE DETAILS

• Work term: Winter & Summer (January to August 2025)

• Department: Corporate Data & Operations

• Office Location: 750 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC

• Spend your off hours exploring beautiful Victoria and Vancouver Island

• Travel: if coming to Victoria for this work term, BCI will provide a fixed-rate travel allowance based on your location

• 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 Data Governance Analyst Co-op/Internship posting on our careers page https://bci.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/BCI_Careers

• Application deadline: October 3, 2024 at 11:59pm PST

• Please include 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 hr@bci.ca.

We would like to hear from you!