Co-op Student, Accounting Services

WorkSafeBC; Richmond; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkSafeBC is seeking a motivated co-op student in Accounting Services to assist with travel expense administration and accounts payable in our Richmond office for an eight-month term starting January 2027. You’ll apply your post-secondary training to support workers and employers across BC and gain hands-on experience in a government setting.

The role emphasizes analytical accuracy, teamwork, and the ability to learn quickly through onboarding and onboarding activities, with daily tasks and

Qualifications

• Third- or fourth-year student enrolled in Accounting, Business Administration or a related program
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint required
• Previous co-op or relevant office experience preferred
• Technical aptitude for SharePoint and data experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with travel expense administration and accounts payable
• Participate in projects and operational activities for the team
• Gather data to perform analyses as required
• Conduct reconciliations and verify data from internal/external clients
• Document procedures and update training materials as needed
• Support ad-hoc tasks such as event planning or meeting preparation

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Third- or fourth-year student in Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

The Accounting Services department of WorkSafeBC is looking for one highly motivated Co-op student, Accounting Services to join our team to help us strive towards our vision.

The student will assist with the accounting and travel expense administrative functions in our department. This is an eight-month temporary opportunity starting in January 2027.

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.

Working at WorkSafeBC

We serve the workers and employers across B.C., and we do best when we’re together. It’s how we collaborate, learn from one another, and develop our people.

This role is based in our Richmond office five days a week.

Like everything we do, our work model continues to evolve to support those we serve. We remain committed to a work model that strengthens our culture and helps us deliver our best work, while balancing flexibility and a positive employee experience.

What you'll do

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 and mentor 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.

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Perform travel expense administration with a policy focus, expense analysis and Excel spreadsheet development activities
• Perform accounts payable and administrative related duties
• Participate in ongoing projects relating to the needs of the team and operational activities
• Gather data to perform analysis as required
• Conduct reconciliations and verification of data and information from our internal and external clients
• Document procedures for any ad-hoc analysis and review and update training manual as needed
• Support professional and administrative ad-hoc tasks related to the needs of the team such as event planning or meeting preparation

Is this a good fit for you?

We’re looking for people who can:

• Demonstrate strong analytical skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills when interacting with all levels of management
• Demonstrate strong organization and teamwork skills
• Demonstrate strong time management skills
• Demonstrate self-motivation and an ability to work with limited supervision

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

Your background and experience

• You are a third- or fourth-year student enrolled in Accounting, Business Administration or in a related program
• You have strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint required
• Previous co-op or relevant work experience in an office and customer-facing environment is preferred
• A technical aptitude or passion for technology would be an asset (i.e. SharePoint, data experience)

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Consent to a criminal record check and successfully meet the criminal record clearance
• Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in Canada
• Confirm you’re a registered student at a post-secondary institution and participating in a work integrated learning program with your studies

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 reflect 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.

Discover who we are.

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: $24.45/hourly

Find out what we offer.

If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.