Financial Analyst Co-op

Open to students registered in a recognized co-op program only

• Duration: Winter 2027 (January to April 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. 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: Finance Operations. The team is responsible for: Financial reporting including audited financial statements and reports, accounts payable transactions, financial reconciliations, accounting structure and policies for the corporation.

This role will support the provision of financial services in the preparation of finance operations accounting, including accounts payable and financial reporting. You will also assist in the documentation of financial procedures, and processes.

• Processes various accounts payable transactions such as corporate and Plans expenditures, employee and board travel and expense claims.
• Assist in the preparation of financial management reports and process corporation expenditures, and reconciliation of accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of information.
• Assist in the preparation of the financial statements and supporting documents for reporting.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of documentation for procedures and related support e.g., training materials, knowledge base, etc.
• Recommend and implement procedures to improve efficiency and enhance controls.
• Help assist with ad-hoc financial reports and projects.

Learning Outcomes

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

• Experience in developing reports in financial management systems and processes to analyze unstructured information collected through a variety of platforms
• Experience in assessing value and accuracy of information, defining relationships, differences and anomalies in information sources
• Experience in problem definition and analysis
• Learn how to build and maintain working relationships and increase your communication skills
• Experience in planning, organization, and prioritization skills
• Exposure to collaboration and project tool sets like MS Teams, Share point
• Exposure to SQL/Oracle Databases

This opportunity is available to students who have completed first year of a Bachelor of Business Administration degree (Accounting Major preferred) or Bachelor of Commerce.

As a prospective team member of BC Pension Corporation, the successful co-op student will have:

• Ability to perform basic to intermediate Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and e-mail.
• An aptitude for and ability to perform calculations and documentation.
• Ability to apply accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain courtesy, professionalism and confidentiality.
• An eagerness to learn and solve and manage problems

As part of your application, please provide 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 accommodations upon request. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected].

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 [email protected].