Co-op Student, Divisional Planning, Coordination and Support Services

WorkSafeBC; Richmond; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkSafeBC is seeking a highly motivated co-op student to join the DPCSS team in Richmond. The eight‑month, full‑time role starts January 2027, with onboarding, security, and payroll setup on Day 1.

You will analyze information from stakeholders and participate in data‑driven process improvements to support injured workers’ recovery and return to work. During onboarding you’ll collaborate with your manager to align goals with team vision and learn how DPCSS contributes to the CRS division’s

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a graduate or undergrad program in business administration, psychology, sociology or economics.
• Working knowledge in data analysis, project management, business process improvement, research and innovation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with SharePoint would be an asset.
• Previous coop experiences in a professional environment and/or exposure to project management or project work.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze information from a broad variety of stakeholders to understand current state and future needs.
• Assist in supporting projects by gathering data, researching, and helping implement recommendations to improve recovery outcomes.
• Apply data‑driven thinking to support development and improvement of business processes and systems.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders through PowerPoint presentations and emails.
• Coordinating/updating the DPCSS SharePoint.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate or undergraduate program in business administration, psychology, sociology or economics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a highly motivated co-op student 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.

This is an eight-month full-time position starting in January 2027.

How you'll make a difference:

You’ll help us strive towards our vision of supporting injured workers' recovery and return to work.

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 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.

• Gather and analyze information from a broad variety of stakeholders (e.g., senior management, line management and staff) to understand the current state and future needs
• Assist in supporting projects that align with WorkSafeBC’s strategic priorities by gathering data, conducting research, and helping to implement recommendations aimed at improving recovery outcomes and post‑injury earnings for injured workers
• Apply data‑driven thinking to support the development and improvement of business processes and systems
• Communicate findings and recommendations to pertinent stakeholders through PowerPoint presentations and emails
• Coordinating/updating the DPCSS SharePoint

Is this a good fit for you?

• 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 graduate or undergradate level program in business administration, psychology, sociology or economics programs or similarly related program
• Working knowledge in the following areas would be an asset: business and data analysis, project management, business process improvement, research and innovation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Exceptional attention to detail required.
• Experience with SharePoint would be an asset.
• Previous coop experiences in a professional environment and/or exposure to project management or project work (professional or volunteer experience or case studies)

Important to know

• 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

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