Co-op Student, Payment Review and Compliance

WorkSafeBC; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety organization in Metro Vancouver is looking for a Co-op Student in Payment Review and Compliance to assist with payment analysis and reporting. The role requires strong Excel skills and offers a hybrid work model. Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant program and show flexibility in a dynamic environment. The position is a temporary opportunity starting January 2026.

Benefits

4% in lieu of benefits

4% in lieu of vacation

Qualifications

• Must be a registered student at a post-secondary institution.
• Previous experience in an analytical role is an asset.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Review payment security reports to identify errors.
• Assist in payment analysis including fraud detection.
• Support business process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Prioritization

Effective communication

Independent work

Learning multiple computer programs

Education

Enrolled in a Business Administration & Finance program

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

The Payment Review and Compliance department of WorkSafeBC is looking for a Co-op Student, Payment Review and Compliance to join our team to assist in payment analysis and reviewing payment security reports.

If you are interested in applying your talents and knowledge and gaining valuable experience to support worker health and safety, we want to hear from you. This is an eight-month temporary opportunity that starts in January 2026.

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.

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 Week 1, you'll engage in e-training modules and partner with a mentor to gain insights into your role through shadowing. You'll be introduced to the larger team and learn about the department's functions and their impact.

Additionally, you'll support business process improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining operations, allowing you to contribute meaningfully from the start. Welcome aboard!

Your daily responsibilities may include:

• Review payment security reports to identify errors and potential fraud
• Assist in payment analysis including detection of potential frauds and overpayments
• Assist in the Pension Monitoring and Declaration process which includes the creation of routine letters, and handling calls with pension/allowance recipients
• 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 someone who can:

• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, while learning tasks in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrate prioritization and multi-tasking skills
• Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally
• Work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrate an ability to learn multiple computer programs

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

Your background and experience

• Enrolled in a Business Administration & Finance programs
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required
• Previous experience in an analytical/analyst co-op role or relevant work experience in an office environment is an asset
• Previous customer service experience is an asset
• Some low-level coding experience/interest in an asset

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 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: $23.05/hourly

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 pm PST on the closing date.
• A cover letter, resume and transcript are required
• In your cover letter, state why you would like this role and how you have the qualifications.
• 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.