IRP Initiatives Assistant

WorkSafeBC; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

WorkSafeBC is seeking an IRP Initiatives Assistant in Richmond on a 12‑month temporary basis, with a hybrid work arrangement. The role supports the Incident Response Programs team by handling administrative tasks, data management, and reports, while ensuring accurate records and timely communications.

Candidates should have 18–27 months of related experience, Grade 12, and proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• A minimum of Grade 12.
• 18–27 months of related experience.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Manager and Incident Response Programs team, including preparing correspondence, presentations, meeting agendas, and minutes.
• Maintain databases, tracking systems, and confidential records, and prepare monthly and ad hoc reports and statistics.
• Respond to inquiries from mostly internal and occasionally external stakeholders with professionalism, discretion, and sensitivity.
• Coordinate meetings, training, workshops, travel, accommodations, and other departmental activities.
• Support day-to-day department operations, including invoices, purchase requests, supplies, equipment, and system administration.
• Maintain accurate program files, follow up on missing information, and support special projects and other IRP initiatives as required.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Data analysis

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an IRP Initiatives Assistant to support injured workers and health care providers. If you enjoy providing assistance to clients, have a strong eye for detail, enjoy working behind the scenes to ensure smooth system operations, and are committed to maintaining data integrity, consider joining us for this temporary opportunity of 12 months.

Where you'll work

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

This role is currently designated as hybrid and is based in our Richmond office.

This role is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. These are considered case by case, based on the needs of the work, aren't available in every role, and subject to the provisions of the Collective Agreement.

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

What you’ll do

• Provide administrative support to the Manager and Incident Response Programs team, including preparing correspondence, presentations, meeting agendas, and minutes.
• Maintain databases, tracking systems, and confidential records, and prepare monthly and ad hoc reports and statistics.
• Respond to inquiries from mostly internal and occasionally external stakeholders with professionalism, discretion, and sensitivity.
• Coordinate meetings, training, workshops, travel, accommodations, and other departmental activities.
• Support day-to-day department operations, including invoices, purchase requests, supplies, equipment, and system administration.
• Maintain accurate program files, follow up on missing information, and support special projects and other IRP initiatives as required.

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who can:

• Provide outstanding customer service
• Efficiently manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to develop and update procedure manuals and training materials.
• Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, to ensure clear information flow.
• Analyze data and provide insights to support decision-making and process improvement

Your background and experience

• A minimum of Grade 12
• 18 - 27 months of related experience
• Use Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint proficiently

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.

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:

Extra 4% of your salary in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of vacation from the day you start.

Salary

Salary: $29.78 - $37.64/hourly