Co-Op Student, Strategic Research

Are you interested in applying your talents and knowledge and gaining valuable experience to support worker occupational health and safety? The Enterprise Programs and Strategic Research department of WorkSafeBC is looking for a Strategic Research Co-op student to join our team to help us strive towards our vision.

The student will support the Enterprise Programs and Strategic Research department in a range of tasks, including developing strategic foresight services, expanding our intelligence network, and contributing to knowledge management practices. This role involves collaborating with team members to build processes, gather insights, and assist with the creation of materials and reports. This is a four-month temporary opportunity, starting in May 2025.

Working at WorkSafeBC is a unique opportunity to assist with attaining our vision of workers and workplaces safe and secure from injury, illness, and disease. We provide a highly collaborative environment where students can learn, contribute, and develop their skills working on challenging projects involving Occupational Health and Safety that help make a difference to the workers and employers of B.C.

How you'll make a difference: You'll apply what you've learned in your post-secondary program to benefit workers and employers across B.C.

Where you'll work
At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.

On Day 1 in this role, you will get a chance to meet your manager and get acquainted with your team. You will spend time setting up administrative and technological essentials, and completing onboarding tasks, including security and payroll setup.

During your first week you will engage in a comprehensive onboarding program designed to equip you for success. You will be partnering and meeting with your manager to discuss your goals and align them with the team's vision. Additionally, you will learn how our department contributes to the overall business strategy and supports the organization's mandate. You will also work through the onboarding program alongside your supervisor for added guidance and support.

This role is ideal for an individual who is eager to step beyond their comfort zone. We are looking for a proactive, motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for strategic development. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, helping to refine processes, expand our network, and contribute to the development of strategic foresight services.

• Assist in the development and implementation of strategic foresight services to guide long-term planning and decision-making, including contributing to the creation of WorkSafeBC materials by collecting information, preparing drafts, and presenting them for review.
• Help expand and strengthen our intelligence network by conducting outreach and building relationships with external agencies
• Contribute to knowledge management efforts by gathering information, developing templates, and supporting the creation of internal processes and products, in close collaboration with the operations team.
• Draft reports, summaries, and materials for internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with team members to support process development, research, and project execution

We're looking for someone who can:

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and maintain a high degree of accuracy in preparing materials, reports, and network data.
• Apply strong analytical skills to conduct research, synthesize findings, and translate complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Collaborate with team members while also working independently, bringing creative ideas to the table and contributing to strategic initiatives.
• Effectively organize information and monitor progress of work tasks.
• Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrate initiative, self-motivation and an ability to work with limited supervision.
• Quickly adapt to shifting priorities and changing deadlines.

Learn more: Hear from past co-op students on what it's like to work here.

Your background and experience

• Currently enrolled in a Master's program, preferably an MBA.
• Strong proficiency with databases and Microsoft Office software suite, including Excel and Word
• Previous co-op or relevant work experience in an office environment is preferred

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

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 are we?
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 and 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.

Our Benefits
As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work - and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• 4% in lieu of benefits
• 4% in lieu of vacation

Salary: $32.09/hour

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Want to apply?

• A cover letter, resume and transcript are required.
• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• 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.