Culture Engagement Co-op

Open to students registered in a recognized co-op program only (Within the Greater Victoria area)

• Duration: Winter & Spring 2027 (January to August 2027)
• Location: Victoria, BC - our office is located on the Selkirk Waterfront along the Gorge Inlet, offering stunning views of downtown Victoria and the Olympic Mountains. You’ll also have easy access to the nearby Galloping Goose Regional Trail for walking and cycling.
• Salary: $2,040.97 bi-weekly – Grid 7, Step 3 (for students working towards a diploma or bachelor's degree) or $2,335.03 bi-weekly – Grid 12, Step 3 (for students working towards a post-graduate degree)
• Grant: As part of our inVESTED scholarship program, you may be eligible for reimbursement up to a maximum of $1,000 per four-month work term to cover the cost of co-op work term tuition fees.
• Hybrid Work Model: You will have the flexibility to work part of the time on-campus and part of the time off-campus. The requirement for in-office presence is a minimum of 40% of your schedule in a month. The Performance and Talent Development (PTD) team’s in-office “anchor” day is Tuesday. Additional requirements are determined by the role functions and operational needs of each business area.
• Skills for Success Program: Engage with other co-op students in a monthly virtual event designed to build connection and community while developing skills to support your success.
• LinkedIn Learning: During your time working here, you will have 24/7 unlimited access to over 16,000 online courses to help support your personal, educational, and professional goals.
• Team: The Performance and Talent Development team’s priority is enabling employees to thrive by connecting them to our purpose and supporting them in their roles through effective corporate learning, training and development, performance enablement and recognition, operational excellence, leadership, and employee engagement programs and services.

As part of the Performance and Talent Development team, this co-op role will support diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA), workplace wellbeing, culture, and employee experience initiatives through research, consultation, data analysis, reporting, and project coordination. The student will help develop the 2027–2030 Accessibility Plan, review progress on current commitments, support the development of an internal annual DEIA report, and contribute to integrated reporting that connects DEIA, accessibility, wellbeing, and culture insights to measurable actions and outcomes. As capacity allows, they may also support defined projects and initiatives across the People and Culture Division.

Learning Outcomes
The successful candidate can expect to gain experience in the following areas:

• Researching DEIA, accessibility and workplace wellbeing practices;
• Supporting accessibility planning, consultation and progress reviews;
• Collecting, organizing and analyzing employee experience and organizational data;
• Developing indicators, reports, dashboards and briefing materials;
• Coordinating projects, meetings, action tracking and client follow-up;
• Connecting organizational commitments and initiatives to measurable outcomes; and
• Working collaboratively within a large public-sector organization.

This opportunity is available to students enrolled in a recognized post-secondary co-op program in human resources, organizational development, public or business administration, communications, social sciences, project management, or a related field.

Knowledge, skills and/or experience in the following areas would be an asset:

• Strong research, analytical and organizational skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize information
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint, as well as AI and data visualization tools such as Copilot and Power BI
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with people across the organization
• Interest in DEIA, accessibility, wellbeing, employee experience and organizational development
• A demonstrated commitment to respectful, inclusive and accessible workplaces

As part of your application, please upload the following documents:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted)

Diversity & Inclusion
BC Pension Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email us at co-op@pensionsbc.ca.

Thank you for your interest in working with us. We will let you know about your status in this competition as soon as possible. If you have questions about this opportunity, please email us at co-op@pensionsbc.ca.