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Overview

We're looking for a Co-op Student, Investment Management to work in the Investment Management Department and support our Investment Analyst.

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 beginning in September 2025.

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 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.

This role is ideal for an individual who is eager to step beyond their comfort zone. We are looking for someone with attention to details, strong motivation, and a passion for innovation. The right candidate will possess analytical and critical thinking skills, enabling them to propose ideas that enhance various processes and initiatives, as well as to explore new approaches to work within the department.

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Assist in preparation of investment reports
• Assist in analyzing/checking data from external providers
• Assist in the monthly financial reporting process
• Assist in ad-hoc project as assigned, e.g., banking, insurance

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for people who can:

• Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to wide variety of tasks and functions
• Demonstrate strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills with the ability to adapt to change
• Work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment
• Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally

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

Your background and experience

• Currently enrolled in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce or Accounting related program
• Previous work experience in an analytical/analyst role in investments or financial accounting is an asset
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office software suite, especially Excel and Word

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

WorkSafeBC's COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine 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 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.

Learn more: 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: $23.05/hourly

Learn more: Find out what we offer .

Want to apply?

• A cover letter, resume and transcript are required. Your cover letter should state your availability (four or eight months).
• Submit all documents in one file (either Word or PDF files).
• Applications are welcomed immediately; however, must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

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.