Student Intern, Indigenous Relations

WorkSafeBC; Richmond, Victoria, Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

4% in lieu of benefits

4% in lieu of vacation

Job summary

WorkSafeBC is seeking a student intern in Indigenous Relations to support the Senior Manager and advance reconciliation efforts. The role focuses on building connections with Indigenous communities and supporting department projects.

The position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities to work from Richmond, Victoria, or Kelowna, BC. It’s a 4‑month term with potential extension; candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate program and legally eligible to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program; diverse academic backgrounds welcomed.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Prior co-op or office experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Community outreach and engagement: represent WorkSafeBC at events and opportunities.
• Relationship building with Indigenous workers, employers, providers, and communities.
• Assist on Indigenous Relations initiatives and project work.
• Offer team and administrative support, including updating documents.

Skills

Community outreach

Relationship building

Project management

Administrative support

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Empathetic communication

Education

Undergraduate degree program

Fields: Indigenous studies, communications, arts & social sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about building bridges and creating meaningful change? Do you have a deep respect for Indigenous cultures and a commitment to improving outcomes for Indigenous Peoples? If so, the Indigenous Relations department of WorkSafeBC is looking for a student intern, Indigenous Relations to join our team to help implement our Indigenous Relations strategy and advance our reconciliation efforts.

In this role, you will be supporting the Senior Manager, Indigenous Relations with forging strong connections between WorkSafeBC and Indigenous communities.

This is a 4-month long work term with possibility of extension to 8 months 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.

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.

This role can be based in either Richmond, Victoria or Kelowna, British Columbia.

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. You will also work through the onboarding program alongside your supervisor for added guidance and support.

Your daily responsibilities include:

• Community outreach and engagement: Act as a representative on behalf of WorkSafeBC and attend related community outreach events and engagement opportunities.
• Relationship building: Establish and strengthen meaningful relationships with Indigenous workers, employers, providers, and communities.
• Project: Contribute to various initiatives by the Indigenous Relations department, including project management.
• Team and administrative support: Serve as a vital resource for the team on offering administrative support including maintaining and updating documents.

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who can:

• Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to a wide variety of tasks and functions.
• Demonstrate strong multi‑tasking and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communicate effectively and with kindness and actively listen to customer needs with empathy and compassion.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

Your background and experience

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program - we welcome a broad spectrum of academic and life experiences and so we look for people form a variety of academic programs (indigenous studies, communications, interaction and graphic design, arts & social sciences, psychology, business administration, commerce, media studies, library studies, cross cultural communications, etc.)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office software suite, including Excel and Word
• Previous co‑op or relevant work experience in an office environment is preferred

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 criminal records check

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: $24.45/hourly