About Us:
With $313.7 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2026, 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.
POSTING CLOSE DATE: July 23, 2026
BCI is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our Private Equity team for a 12-month fixed term in our Victoria office.
This 12-month fixed term opportunity includes all benefits available to permanent employees, such as participation in our defined benefit pension plan, extended health and dental, vacation and wellness benefits.
Reporting to the Senior Managing Director, Finance & Operations, the Administrative Assistant provides a variety of administrative and support services to the Private Equity team, and in particular, a high volume of travel coordination and expense processing. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is essential for this role, as is the ability to work effectively under the pressure of changing priorities and deadlines. The Administrative Assistant must be organized and proactive, with the ability to support and work collaboratively with a diverse range of investment professionals across multiple international offices. Discretion is important as the Administrative Assistant frequently deals with confidential documents and matters. The Administrative Assistant operates as a member of an administrative team and may serve as backup to other Administrative team members.
The Private Equity department manages a diverse international portfolio of approximately $35 billion in global private equity investments comprising of fund, direct and co-investments. Portfolio growth over the coming years will be driven by an increased emphasis on direct investment, strong partner relationships and actively creating value from the portfolio to deliver superior returns for our clients.
Our department currently consists of ~75 professionals spanning offices located in Victoria, London and New York City, organized into six sub-teams: Direct Investments, Fund Investments, Venture & Growth, Value Creation, Reporting & Analytics, and Operations. Our Direct Investments team can be further broken down into six sector-focused teams that cover the Business Services, Consumer, Financial Services, Healthcare, Industrials, and Technology, Media & Communications sectors.
Post-secondary education, and 2+ years administrative support experience; a combination of education and experience may be considered
A professional, positive, proactive approach with a focus on delivering results
A service-oriented mindset, strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to multi-task, react to changing priorities, and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently, and an ability to engage and work collaboratively as a member of a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to contribute to discussions, articulate thoughts, and opinions confidently and effectively, and resolve conflicts or misunderstandings
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat and other common office software applications; experience with Workday preferred
Familiarity with AI tools for content support; willingness to learn and adopt new technologies to improve efficiency
Previous experience in an investment office and familiarity with investment terminology and processes is an asset
Provides travel coordination and processes expense reimbursements for team members:
Coordinates booking of flights, hotels, and ground transportation, and facilitates changes to itineraries
Processes team members’ travel and general expenses, and reconciles travel-related costs
Remains up to date on travel risks, restrictions, and special requirements, including visa applications and travel documentation; provides updates to the team as needed
Schedules and coordinates in-person and virtual meetings/conference calls; assists with agenda preparation, registering and greeting guests, facility set-up, coordination of catering services, and technology requirements
Provides direct support to the Private Equity Finance and Operations team:
Reconciles expenditures for third-party rebilling/reimbursement
Performs monthly reconciliation of corporate credit card expenses
Supports in tracking board participation and insurance coverage
Works closely with and collaborates with other administrative teams across the global offices
Supports onboarding and offboarding processes for staff
Oversees document management, access requirements and ensures adherence to the corporate retention policy
Maintains department-wide media and data subscriptions
Oversees administration of the Private Equity SharePoint site
Provides support in the management of the Client Relationship Management System (CRM) and facilitates training requirements
Stays informed of schedules, events, team vacation/travel and department-wide updates
Coordinates timely delivery of department communique with the administrative team
Liaises with internal and external parties to develop and maintain efficient workflows, and promote cross-departmental collaboration
Co-ordinates team events and socials
Provides additional administrative services to support the growth and expansion of the Private Equity program, including general clerical services such as printing, photocopying, formatting, scanning, and ad hoc requests with an emphasis on confidentiality
Serves as backup support to administrative team members when they are unavailable or on vacation
Ensures adherence to BCI policies, directives, and governance; supports BCI’s values, and fosters an environment that is aligned with BCI’s unique culture
This role will be based in our office in Victoria, BC.
The annualized salary range for this role is CAD $62,000 - $69,000.
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 [email protected].
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.
