Job Description

OverviewDo you have a passion for developing software and documenting technical processes for users? Are you looking to utilize your technical communication skills and gain more hands-on experience? As a Co-op Student, Technical Writer at WorkSafeBC, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be able to do that. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a highly motivated, dynamic, and innovative individual to join our Cloud Services team, to help us strive towards our vision.The Enterprise Development and Operations (EDO) Department in the Innovation & Technology Division of WorkSafeBC brings together teams who are collectively responsible for the successful development through to operations of all WorkSafeBC applications and technology infrastructure. Our focus is on maintaining system stability while increasing the speed of delivery. We ensure our stakeholders can depend on our systems to access what they need, when they need it.This is an eight-month temporary opportunity beginning in September 2024.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 this role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll work primarily from your B.C. home and be on-site in our Richmond office at least once per month.What you\'ll do

• Create and maintain documentation and repositories about Terraform processes to assist the Cloud Services team
• Develop wikis in Microsoft Azure to help users to understand what we\xe2\x80\x99re building and how components come into play
• Hands-on involvement in innovative infrastructure as code (IaC) in a complex cloud environment
• Learn Agile methodology and participate in team activities such as daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and team retrospectives
• Learn Agile methodology of DevOps tools, technologies, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and processes essential to the development of cloud applications

Is this a good fit for you?We\'re looking for someone who can:

• 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
• Demonstrate knowledge in cloud computing or software development, while pursuing experience, growth and development in large scale enterprise systems\xe2\x80\x99 sustainment and development
• Quickly learn and adapt to in a fast-paced environment
• Be curious, receptive to learning, and willing to ask questions

Learn more: on what it\xe2\x80\x99s like to work here.Your background and experience

• A 3rd or 4th year undergraduate or Master\xe2\x80\x99s student who is enrolled in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) program or a business program with a STEM minor
• Ability to analyze and summarize technical information
• Good understanding of the main principles of cloud computing (particularly MS Azure)
• Software development experience is preferred
• Ability to communicate both in writing and verbally with a wide variety of audiences
• Previous co-op or relevant work experience in an office environment is valued

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 (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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