Job Description

Overview

The Analytics Data Services department of WorkSafeBC is looking for two highly motivated, innovative, and customer-focused Co-op student, Analytics Solutions Engineer, with a keen interest in data-science, strategic analysis, and program evaluation to join our team to help us strive towards our vision.

As a 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 will also assist in conducting research, strategic analysis, advanced analytics, ad hoc & 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) by 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-month temporary opportunity beginning in January 2024 with a possibility of extending to 8 months.

How you\xe2\x80\x99ll make a difference: You\xe2\x80\x99ll apply what you\xe2\x80\x99ve learned in your post-secondary program to benefit workers and employers across B.C.

Where you\xe2\x80\x99ll work

At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.

In this role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll work primarily from your B.C. home and at a minimum of once per month in our Richmond office.

What you\'ll do

• 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.

Learn more: on what it\xe2\x80\x99s like to work here.

Your background and experience

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Confirm you\xe2\x80\x99re legally entitled to work in Canada
• Confirm you\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99s COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the \xe2\x80\x9cPolicy\xe2\x80\x9d) 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\xe2\x80\x99re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What\xe2\x80\x99s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It\xe2\x80\x99s 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

Learn more: Discover .

Salary: $24.55/hourly

Want to apply?

• A cover letter, resume and transcript are required. Your cover letter should state your availability (either 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.
• We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email

(SM) when you submit your application.

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