Technology Specialist Co-op​/Internship; Winter

Position: Technology Specialist Co-op/Internship (Winter 2027)
Closing date:
October 1, 2026

Use your passion for technology and computer skills in a fast-growing company where you can have an impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking a Technology Specialist Co-op/Intern for the Winter 2027 work term (January to April) to support BCI users with their technology needs and assist with technology improvement initiatives driven by the Technology Service Desk team.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWBCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of assets valued at $313.7 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 Technology Specialist Co-op/Intern will work within our Technology Department. This is a great opportunity for you to learn and apply your knowledge to support BCI users with their technology needs and assist with technology improvement initiatives driven by the Technology Service Desk team.

Students from any technology-related program can thrive in this role – whether you're studying Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Network Administration, or other tech-focused disciplines. Our Service Desk provides broad exposure to enterprise IT environments and business technology, making it valuable for various career paths in the tech industry. We encourage applicants to consider how this experience can complement their specific educational focus and long-term career goals.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITHThe Technology department is responsible for developing technology solutions that contribute to the achievement of BCI's mission and long-term goals. The department manages the corporation's business applications and information technology infrastructure, providing support to a large group of financial professionals. The department is also responsible for authoring technology-related directives and conducting disaster recovery planning to minimize risk to the corporation's delivery of investment services.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Provide first-level technical support to BCI employees through our Service Desk ticketing system, handling in-person visits, phone calls, and remote support sessions

Troubleshoot hardware and software issues for end users, including workstations, laptops, and mobile devices

Assist with account management tasks including password resets, permissions, and access requests

Help with file and folder access management and assist users with network resource access

Assist with review and management software packaging, policies, printers, and patch management.

Receive comprehensive training through our graduated access framework, which empowers co-op students to perform the same meaningful work as our full-time Service Desk Specialists Shadow experienced Service Desk Specialists to learn specialized technology tools such as Active Directory, Intune, NTFS File Access management, Bit Locker Administration, Paper Cut, vSphere, and Power Shell scripting

Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions to build understanding of enterprise IT environments

Assist with documentation of technical solutions and procedures for the knowledge base Collaborate with the Technology Service Desk Team on day-to-day operations REQUIRED SKILLSEnrollment or recent completion (within 1 year) in a university or college program relating to Information Technology Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-project environment with multiple stakeholders

Excellent communication skills…