Enterprise Solutions Delivery Co-op/Internship (Winter 2025)

Closing date: October 3, 2024

Use your critical thinking skills in a fast-growing company where you can have an impact. The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is currently seeking an Enterprise Solutions Delivery Co-op/Intern for the Winter (January to April 2025) work term to support the Technology team. If you are a highly motivated, team player who can handle multiple projects and are interested in developing your professional career and learning more about driving sustainable growth, accelerating innovation and operating on a global scale, this is the opportunity for you!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

BCI manages a globally diversified portfolio of assets valued at $250.4 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.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will work with the Application Delivery Team, which is responsible for consistent solution delivery through shared and modern delivery practices and toolchains. The team also works on scaling automations and winning innovations through the delivery teams – and out to the rest of the organization at speed.   

The Application Delivery Team is instrumental in driving agility with a focus on establishing and continuously improving Technology’s Agile practices, through leading, coaching and mentoring as well as hands-on tactical support. It helps identify and resolve issues that can slow the pace of Agile adoption and keeps the focus on creating value and adapting to our unique context at BCI.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Working on our Agile Transformation Strategy: In collaboration with the Application Delivery Lead and Scrum Masters, create hypotheses, experiments, and activities to execute and adapt our Agile Transformation Strategy. 

• Supporting change management: Assist with change management efforts related to the Agile transformation and the adoption of modern technical practices. 

• Enhancing Business and Technology collaboration: Help gather observations and create ideas to strengthen collaboration between the different business areas and delivery teams in the Technology Department. 

• Assisting with Agile and Delivery Practices training and workshops: Help organize and prepare materials for training sessions and workshops, as well as facilitate discussions and activities during these events. 

• Facilitating and Coaching Individuals and Groups: Participate in the design and facilitation of brainstorming, product discovery, goal definition and coaching sessions for delivery and management teams. 

• Research and benchmarking: Conduct research on best practices in ways of working, including tools and techniques. Identify ways to help us enhance our organization's Agile practices. Help the Enterprise Solutions branch to achieve its strategic goals. 

• Documentation: Create and maintain documentation related to Agile and delivery practices and processes, such as user stories, release plans, and retrospectives. 

• Process improvement: Work with delivery teams to identify areas for improvement and propose/implement changes. 

• Shadowing and learning: Engage in shadowing experienced Agile, development and business professionals within the organization to acquire knowledge about their roles and practices while gaining insights into the business operations at BCI. 

• Organizing and attending events: Help organize and attend events, such as Communities of Practice meetings, conferences, or webinars, to stay up-to-date on industry trends.  The specific work that you will do as an Application Delivery Co-op/Intern is flexible and we can co-define it based on your interests and experience. 

Required Skills

• Familiarity with Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban, as well as an understanding of Agile values, principles, and best practices.  

• Experience or understanding of change management processes to support teams during transitions. 

• Experience or interest in organizing, preparing materials for, and facilitating Agile training sessions and workshops. 

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisel