Visual Communications Design Co-op/Internship (Fall 2026 & Winter 2027)

Closing Date: May 31, 2026

If you obsess over clean layouts, consistent design systems, and making complex information look effortless, this one's for you. The Infrastructure & Renewable Resources department is looking for a Visual Communications Design Co-op/Intern to play a key role in a meaningful, department-wide project which involves helping build a polished, cohesive presentation template system for the group.

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 Visual Communications Design Co-op/Intern will design and develop a full library of slide templates across multiple presentation formats, crafting them in your design tool of choice before bringing them to life in PowerPoint. From there, you'll help organize everything into a centralized resource hub and contribute to clear documentation so the whole team can use the work confidently and consistently.

A real project with real impact. Your contributions will shape how a $32 billion investment department communicates internally and with partners around the world.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Infrastructure & Renewable Resources (I&RR) department manages a globally diversified $32.2 billion portfolio of infrastructure and renewable resource investments across sectors including transportation, utilities, energy, and digital infrastructure. With teams in Victoria, Vancouver, London, and India, I&RR invests on behalf of BCI's clients to deliver stable, long-term returns while supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Audit current presentation styles across the department to identify inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement

• Design a new template library across different presentation types, from internal investment materials to external client-facing decks keeping BCI brand guidelines in mind

• Work with stakeholders within the department to gather input and feedback

• Build functional templates in PowerPoint with locked master slides and style guides

• Establish and organize a central template repository (SharePoint, Teams, or similar) with clear version control

• Document template usage guidelines and create quick-start guides with examples for each template type

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Advanced PowerPoint skills (master slides, custom layouts, style guides)

• Strong working knowledge of at least one industry-standard design tool (e.g., Figma, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or similar)

• Solid grasp of visual design principles — typography, colour, hierarchy, and spacing

• A keen eye for consistency and detail across a design system

• Currently enrolled in a Visual Communications, Graphic Design, or related design program

• Strong communication skills

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience contributing to a design system or component library

• Familiarity with SharePoint or similar platforms

• Comfort writing clear, concise documentation

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent career development and training including exposure to professional design standards, institutional investment processes, and enterprise document management systems

• 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

• 2 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 $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: Fall 2026 & Winter 2027 (September to April)

• Department: Infrastructure & Renewable Resources

• 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 Visual Communications Design 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 co-op@bci.ca.

We would like to hear from you!