Visual Communications Design Co-op/Internship (Fall 2026 & Winter 2027)

BCI • Victoria, BC

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Infrastructure & Renewable Resources department is seeking a Visual Communications Design Co-op/Intern for a significant project focused on building a cohesive presentation template system. This role involves designing and developing a comprehensive library of slide templates, creating them in a chosen design tool, and then implementing them in PowerPoint. The intern will also be responsible for organizing these templates into a centralized resource hub and creating documentation to ensure consistent and confident team usage. This is a real project with tangible impact, shaping how a large investment department communicates internally and with global partners.

Requirements

• Advanced PowerPoint skills (master slides, custom layouts, style guides)
• Strong working knowledge of at least one industry-standard design tool (e.g., Figma, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or similar)
• Solid grasp of visual design principles — typography, colour, hierarchy, and spacing
• A keen eye for consistency and detail across a design system
• Currently enrolled in a Visual Communications, Graphic Design, or related design program
• Strong communication skills
• Legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located.

Nice To Haves

• Experience contributing to a design system or component library
• Familiarity with SharePoint or similar platforms
• Comfort writing clear, concise documentation

Responsibilities

• Audit current presentation styles across the department to identify inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Design a new template library across different presentation types, from internal investment materials to external client-facing decks, keeping BCI brand guidelines in mind.
• Work with stakeholders within the department to gather input and feedback.
• Build functional templates in PowerPoint with locked master slides and style guides.
• Establish and organize a central template repository (SharePoint, Teams, or similar) with clear version control.
• Document template usage guidelines and create quick-start guides with examples for each template type.

Benefits

• Excellent career development and training including exposure to professional design standards, institutional investment processes, and enterprise document management systems
• Work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment
• The development of real-world skills at one of the largest institutional investors in Canada
• Exposure to some of the most talented, approachable, and inspiring people in the industry
• The ability to opt-in for access to Dialogue, a user-friendly app that offers virtual primary care, employee and family services, and mental health supports
• Time to connect with co-op students & interns at BCI – build your network and shared learning
• 2 paid days per year for volunteering
• Competitive pay: $2,330.00 gross bi-weekly or $2,155.00 gross bi-weekly + vacation leave paid based on 6% of $2,155.00 gross biweekly for those with (or working towards) an undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate)
• Travel: if coming to Victoria for this work term, BCI will provide a fixed-rate travel allowance based on your location

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree