Job Description

Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative, customer-focused analyst, with a keen interest in data-science, strategic analysis, and program evaluation to join our Analytics Data Services team which has been rated as one of the best in the Canadian public sector. As an Analytics Solutions Engineer co-op student, you'll contribute to the effectiveness of WorkSafeBC by providing business intelligence, analysis/analytical advice, and decision support to an assigned area of business. You're a team player and a strong communicator with sound problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Working closely with analysts and managers in the Analytics Data Services department and project teams, the student will assist in conducting research, strategic analysis, advanced analytics, ad hoc and operational reporting, and the evaluation of a wide variety of issues (e.g., occupational health and safety, financial risk exposure, regulation/policy effectiveness, and disability claims management) using various sources of business data (internal and external data sources) and communicating those findings and related interpretations/observations to a variety of audiences.

This is a four- or eight-month full-time co-op student opportunity starting January 2023. WorkSafeBC has adopted a hybrid model offering opportunities to work remotely and onsite based on the operational needs of the position.

What you'll do

As an Analytics Solutions Engineer co-op student, you will:

• Identify and define problems, develop and describe research questions, and develop sound and novel approaches to problem solving and propose recommendations and business solutions.
• Work directly with complex data and apply advanced analytics and statistical methods to improve business decision making, measure and evaluate business performance, and identify opportunities to enhance and/or optimize business effectiveness.
• Work closely with the business on project teams to conceptualize, develop, and implement business intelligence / advanced analytics solutions focused on delivering actionable strategic intelligence and insights.
• Organize, plan and facilitate meetings with the business and BIA partners such as Information Technology, Business Advisory Services and Communications & Marketing.
• Prepare clear and concise business documents and presentations, successfully translating complex and technical information into concepts the business representatives can understand and action.

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who can:

• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrate strong organization skills.
• Build solid relationships with internal and external customers.
• Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.

Your experience and educational background:

• Enrolled in any of the following majors or specializations: Business Technology Management (

), Business Analytics and Decision Making, Data Science, Finance - , Computer Science, Consulting & Strategic Management, Accounting, Statistics/Mathematics, or Operations Management/Research, or Business Analytics. * Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office: MS Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, Visio, Adobe Suite, Outlook.

• Working knowledge in data engineering design and implementation including expertise in ETL languages (e.g. SQL, Python), ETL and data ingestion pipelines, analytics data modelling, data store architectures, and analytics data platform administration.
• Experience in database, reporting, or statistical tools would be an asset: Power BI, SSRS, SQL, Tableau, Business Objects / SAP - Web Intelligence, Xcelsius, Crystal Reports, SPSS, SAS, Python, R, Microstrategy, Microsoft Reporting Services, Performance Point.

If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email (SM) at the time you submit your application.

Who are we?

At WorkSafeBC, we're dedicated to promoting 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 also work diligently to sustain our workers compensation system for today and future generations. We're honoured to serve the 2.4 million workers and 255,000 registered employers in our province.

WorkSafeBC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In implementing the policy, WorkSafeBC will consider its obligations to accommodate those staff who are unable to be vaccinated.

We recognize that our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences, and which 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. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It's challenging, stimulating and hugely rewarding. Our positions offer tremendous diversity and excellent 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.

WorkSafeBC has adopted a hybrid model offering opportunities to work remotely and onsite based on the operational needs of the position.

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This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Thank you, in advance, for applying.

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