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Form of workWe're looking for three highly motivated co-op students to join our Divisional Planning, Coordination and Support Services (DPCSS) department.
The DPCSS department, in the Claims and Rehabilitation Services (CRS) division, is an internal planning and support team for the largest division of WorkSafeBC. DPCSS supports the CRS leadership team in its planning and resourcing and supports the CRS Division in meeting its strategic and operational priorities. It is responsible for defining and prioritizing business system/intelligence needs, conducting strategy and product management, analyzing key outcomes and supporting CRS operational departments to achieve their goals. Two positions are with our divisional planning team focused on the implementation of the CRS strategic plan. One position is with our business product management.
These are four-month full-time positions starting in May 2023.
How you'll make a difference: You'll help us strive towards our vision of supporting injured workers' recovery and return to work.
Where you'll work
At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.
In these roles, you'll work primarily from your B.C. home and occasionally in our Richmond office.
Please indicate in your application which position(s) you would like to be considered for.
What you'll do
Co-op student, DPCSS
- Gather and analyze information from a broad variety of stakeholders (e.g., senior management, line management and staff)
- Identify opportunities and support recommendations that further WorkSafeBC's strategic initiatives
- Apply data-driven thinking to develop and improve business processes and systems
- Communicate findings and recommendations to pertinent stakeholders
Co-op student, Technical Writer
- Research, outline, write, and edit content, working closely with various departments to understand project requirements
- Gather information from subject-matter experts and develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation
- Work with development and support leads to identify documentation repositories, revise, and edit, and determine best solutions for data compilation and centralized storage
- Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability, with consistent voice across all documentation
Is this a good fit for you?
Co-op student, DPCSS
We're looking for a person who can:
- Demonstrate an ability to analyze and interpret data
- Demonstrate a curious and creative mindset when viewing problems
- Clearly and concisely communicate and present information and data in written, graphical and verbal formats to a variety of audiences
- Demonstrate strong teamwork and stakeholder collaboration skills
Your background and experience
- Enrolled in a business administration program or similarly related program
- Working knowledge in the following areas would be an asset: data analysis, product management, project management, process improvement, user experience design, program evaluation, research and innovation
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Co-op student, Technical Writer
We're looking for a person who can:
- Evaluate and analyze complex information
- Write user-friendly content that meets the needs of target audiences
- Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
- Clearly and concisely communicate and present information and data in written, graphical, and verbal formats
- Review current content and develop innovative methods for improvement
Your background and experience
- Enrolled in a journalism, communication, business administration program or similarly related program
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
- Working knowledge of SharePoint is an asset
Learn more: Hear from past co-op students on what it's like to work here.
Important to know
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:
- Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada
- Confirm you're a registered student at a post-secondary institution and is participating in a work integrated learning program
- Consent to a criminal record check and successfully meet the criminal record check clearance
WorkSafeBC's COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the "Policy") is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.
Who we are
At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.
What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?
It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.
Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.
Learn more: Discover who we are .
Want to apply?
- A cover letter, resume and transcript are required. Your cover letter should state your availability (four or eight months).
- Submit all documents in one file (either Word or PDF files).
- We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.
