Job Description

OverviewThe Innovation Services department of WorkSafeBC is looking for three highly motivated co-op student, Software Developer to join our team to help us strive towards our vision.The Innovation Services department in the Innovation & Technology Division of WorkSafeBC is a small team of business innovation management and technology professionals. Innovation Services is responsible for coordinating synergies across the organization to bring opportunities for innovation forward, collaborating with organizational leaders and stakeholders to increase the innovation adoption capacity of the broader organization to support corporate and divisional strategies.The innovation services team in WorkSafeBC does rapid prototyping and development of novel products, services and processes. We provide a highly collaborative environment where co-op students can learn, contribute and develop their skills while working on innovative projects that help make a difference to the workers and employers of B.C.This is a full-time, four-month student positions starting in September 2024 (extension to 8 months is possible if mutually agreeable).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 workAt 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 these roles, you\xe2\x80\x99ll work primarily from your B.C. home and being on-site at a minimum of once per month in our Richmond officeWhat you\'ll do

• Collaborate and contribute as part of the Innovation team
• Develop UI/web applications for WorkSafeBC\xe2\x80\x99s operational processes
• Contribute to research and implementation of a variety of proof of concept projects

Is this a good fit for you?We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who is:

• Eager to learn about new trends, tools, and technologies
• Loves to code
• Enjoys Rapid development cycles
• Welcomes feedback and collaboration

Your background and experience

• Currently a 3rd or 4th year student enrolled in a computer science or computer science related program
• Experience with UI technologies such as Angular/React (building PWA apps).
• Understanding of SQL server Knowledge of Web APIs (C#, Core .net)
• Familiarity with Python, Pytorch and Tensorflow is an asset

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

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 BenefitsAs 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: $25.29/hourlyLearn more: Discover .Want to apply?

• A cover letter, resume and transcript are required. Your cover letter should state your availability (4 or 8 months).
• You must apply by 4:30pm PST on the closing date.
• 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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