Job Description

Overview

The Business, Security and End-User Services (BSES) department of WorkSafeBC is looking for one highly motivated, dynamic, innovative Co-op student, Cybersecurity and Identity Analyst to join our team to help us strive towards our vision.

The BSES department provides an exceptional technology experience for our organization by meeting end-user expectations for technology education and support, offering best-in-class Cybersecurity, and ensuring transparent and accountable decision-making through governance practices and policies. This is a eight-month temporary opportunity starting in May 2024.

How you\xe2\x80\x99ll make a difference: You\xe2\x80\x99ll support innovations that 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 be on-site roughly once per month in our Richmond office.

What you\'ll do

• Implement and monitor information security measures for the safeguarding of computer facilities and corporate data
• Provide technical support for security tools and procedures
• Assist in the analysis of security risks and exposures
• Assist in the creation of policies and procedures
• Assist in the evaluation of new tools, technologies and procedures related to information security
• Assist in the analysis of identity provisioning and role engineering

Is this a good fit for you?

We\'re looking for someone who can:

• Implement, direct and enforce logical security
• Monitor the existing information systems environment for possible security exposures; ensuring identified exposures are kept as confidential as possible; act upon problem, evaluating risk and identifying potential impact and determining an appropriate course of action
• Provide consultation to IT staff and guardians of information assets to assist them in applying appropriate security measures
• Participate in research and evaluations of logical and physical security products and procedures
• Participate in awareness programs to heighten security consciousness among users; makes information presentations regarding security issues as required
• Contribute to a positive work environment by collaborating and working effectively as a member of the team
• Think critically while also having fun working through complex problems

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

Your background and experience

• Currently a 3rd or 4th year student enrolled in a cybersecurity, computer science or related program
• Previous co-op or relevant work experience in an office environment is preferred
• Microsoft 365 applications and Microsoft Azure experience is an asset

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

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

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Salary: $24.55/hourly

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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).

• 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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