Specialist, Communication

About Us:

With $295.0 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2025, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbia's public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries.

Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, and with teams spanning Vancouver, New York, London, and Mumbai.

BCI integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into all investment decisions to meet clients' risk and return requirements. Our people shape employee-focused initiatives, creating a strong culture. To learn more about our culture and values, visit our BCI Values in Action page.

We are searching for a Specialist, Communication & Reporting in our Victoria, BC office. 

In this role, you'll be the central point of contact for high-profile reporting and communications, transforming complex investment data into compelling narratives for a variety of stakeholders including clients and senior management. Working directly with senior leaders across our global offices, you'll manage multiple high-priority deliverables under tight timelines while driving operational efficiency across the department.  

If you excel in fast-paced environments, possess exceptional attention to detail, and want to contribute to one of Canada's leading institutional investors, we'd love to hear from you. 

This 15-month opportunity includes all benefits available to permanent employees. 

The Specialist, Communication & Reporting is part of the Capital Markets & Credit Investments administration team and is responsible for developing and supporting the department's reports and presentations for senior leadership and clients, by gathering pertinent information and ensuring accuracy and timeliness. 

This role serves as the main point of contact for Capital Markets & Credit Investments communication and reporting requests, utilizing their expertise to determine relevant information while handling sensitive data with sound judgement. 

The incumbent will play a crucial role in driving efficiency and effectiveness within the Capital Markets & Credit Investments team by closely collaborating with senior leaders and providing expertise and support to other BCI departments. This role will also support the administrative team on an as needed basis to ensure business as usual for our investment teams. Collaborating in person is an essential part of this role. 

The Capital Markets & Credit Investments (CM&CI) department manages C$165B of Capital Markets & Credit Investments (56% of total net AUM of BCI). The department invests globally across Credit, Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Absolute Return Strategies, with investment teams located in BCI's global offices in Victoria, Vancouver, New York, and London. As a leader in responsible investing, CM&CI actively integrates ESG factors into investment analysis and decision-making processes across all strategies. 

• A university or college degree or diploma 

• 3 years of experience within an investment or finance organization 

• Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat, and other common office software applications 

• Experience in a coordination role managing the assembly of multiple complex deliverables with expedited timelines 

• Demonstrated ability to edit and synthesize complex topics in order to make the information digestible for a range of audiences in reports and other communications  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Strong tact, interpersonal skills and an aptitude for stakeholder management  

• Strong ability to remain calm and collaborative under pressure 

• Ability to successfully manage and prioritize multiple competing high-level deliverables  

• An ability to manage and influence good relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, both internally and externally  

• Strong attention to detail for accuracy  

• Ability to take initiative and responsibility for work and perform as a team player 

• A professional and discrete demeanor; with experience triaging requests and providing point of contact support to manage access to the team  

• CFA Foundations Course or equivalent certification (or in progress) 

• Understanding of institutional investment portfolios, including equities, fixed income, hedge funds/liquid alternatives, and private markets, with an understanding of underlying investment strategies and their alignment with clients' investment objectives. 

• Provides quality materials to the senior leadership team of Capital Markets and Credit Investments by synthesizing materials for high level initiatives and presentations to Client Boards, BCI's Board of Directors, and associations 

• Develops key relationships and is the primary point of contact and respondent for all Public Market communication requests (both ad hoc and regular) from other BCI departments and external parties, specifically between the Client Investor Relations and the Finance Departments and Capital Markets and Credit Investments  

• Prioritizes responses and ensures requests are clearly defined, and timelines are achievable 

• Prepares, reviews and edits correspondence, briefing notes, presentations, and quarterly reports (the quarterly Client Investment Report) for our clients including WorkSafe Accident Fund, Interplan Investment Committee, Municipal Pension Plan, Public Service Pension Plan and more  

• Through an understanding of the strategies, portfolios and activities in Capital Markets and Credit Investments, influences the messaging used by other internal stakeholders as it relates to Capital Markets and Credit Investments  

• Collaborates with the Capital Markets and Credit Investments senior leadership team, and ensures accuracy within tight timelines 

• Works with the EVP & Global Head, Capital Markets and Credit Investments on client and board presentations, drafts speaking notes, and oversees the EVP's involvement in CIR-related requests 

• Develops and maintains processes relating to Capital Markets and Credit Investments requests for information and will assist in the development and implementation of procedures 

• Practices continual learning for the Capital Markets and Credit Investments investment industry, understanding new strategies 

• Leads and/or participates in special projects as directed by the Capital Markets and Credit Investments' leadership team 

This role will be based in our office in downtown Victoria, BC. 

The annualized base salary range for this role is CAD $90,000 - $109,000.

BCI offers a competitive total rewards package, including a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, and paid time off. We pay our people competitively in the markets in which we operate and with consideration for internal equity and job structure. The base salary will consider factors such as the individual's skill set, experience, and internal equity. We aim for actual pay to be around the market median for expected performance and the upper quartile for excellent performance. Actual salaries may vary based on experience and expertise.

Next Steps:

To apply online, please submit your resume promptly. Applications will be actively reviewed, and those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you do not have authorization, or if your work permit has restrictions or is due to expire within 12 months, please inform our recruitment team if shortlisted.

At BCI, we value diversity and foster an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive. We are performance and client-focused, valuing integrity, and we want to know you if you share these values. We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage everyone to apply. If you require accommodations for the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please contact us at .

To learn more about working with BCI, including our comprehensive benefits packages, our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and the recruitment process visit our BCI Careers Page .

BCI does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruitment agencies, executive search firms, or staffing suppliers unless they have an existing contractual agreement with our organization. Our approved vendor relationships are established for particular recruitment requirements and do not extend to general job postings on our website or other platforms. Any candidate information or resumes submitted by suppliers not approved by BCI will be deemed unsolicited and will not be reviewed or considered. BCI will not be liable for any fees, commissions, or charges related to unsolicited candidate submissions or recruitment services.