Senior Advisor, People Insights and Workforce Intelligence

About the role

With $295.0 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2025, 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 7, 2026 If you thrive at the crossroads of consultancy, advisory services and strategic insight generation this is your next move. Reporting to the Senior Manager, People Analytics and Workforce Planning, and as a strategic member of the broader HR team, the Senior Advisor, People Insights and Workforce Intelligence serves as a trusted consultant and insights partner to business leaders and HR stakeholders across BCI. This role transforms complex workforce data into compelling strategic narratives that drive organizational decision-making. The Senior Advisor serves as an internal consultant, leveraging advanced analytics, predictive modelling, and workforce intelligence to anticipate talent challenges, identify opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations aligned with BCI's business strategy and investment objectives. PEOPLE ANALYTICS AND WORKFORCE PLANNING The People Analytics and Workforce Planning team provides strategic oversight and tactical administration of all people data, including HR Technology such as the Human Resources Information System (HRIS - Workday), as well as people analytics and workforce planning programs. The team works closely with all other HR Centers of Excellence (COE) to provide the tools, analytics, and data-driven insights that support current and future business needs. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Human Resources department provides HR leadership across BCI, in direct support of investment return objectives and delivering on BCI's strategic ambitions of Driving Sustainable Growth, Accelerating Innovation and Operating on a Global Scale. What you Bring

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in people analytics, workforce intelligence, or organizational insights roles
• 8+ years of experience in a consultative or advisory capacity, partnering with senior leaders and business stakeholders
• Relevant post-secondary degree or equivalent in related field (data analytics/science, economics, industrial-organizational psychology, statistics, organizational behaviour, human resources, business administration)
• Advanced degree (Master's) in related field strongly preferred
• Technical Expertise:
• Expert knowledge of predictive analytics, statistical modelling, and workforce forecasting methodologies
• Advanced proficiency with Business Intelligence and analytics platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Prism, or equivalent)
• Strong familiarity with machine learning applications in workforce prediction and talent analytics
• Demonstrated experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), particularly Workday
• Core Competencies:
• Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills with the ability to translate complex analytics into compelling business narratives
• Proven track record of delivering strategic insights and recommendations that influenced organizational strategy
• Deep understanding of workforce planning principles, organizational design, and talent market dynamics
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills:
• Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills with experience presenting to C-suite, board-level, and senior executive leadership audiences
• Consultative mindset with proven ability to build credibility and trust with senior stakeholders
• Industry Knowledge:
• General understanding of the investment industry and asset management preferred
• Knowledge of workforce trends in financial services and competitive talent markets
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to workforce data privacy and protection
• What you get to do
• Strategic Consultancy & Advisory (30%)
• Serves as a strategic advisor and thought partner to business leaders, HR Centers of Excellence, and the executive and senior management team on workforce challenges and opportunities
• Conducts deep-dive analytical studies on critical talent questions, organizational effectiveness, and workforce trends
• Partners with business units to diagnose workforce issues, identify root causes, and recommend evidence-base

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