Job Description

OverviewWe\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a Strategy and Operations Intern (Co-op Student) to work in the Divisional Strategy and Operations (DSO) team in Prevention Services to assist in supporting our senior leadership team and Head of Prevention Services by providing assurance through ensuring alignment with WorkSafeBC\xe2\x80\x99s strategies, business plans and policies to our strategic plan and operational planning support.If you are interested in applying your talents and knowledge and gaining valuable experience to support worker health and safety, we want to hear from you. This is a four-month temporary opportunity starting January 2025.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 a minimum of twice per month or based on operational needs.What you\'ll doOn Day 1 in this role, you will get a chance to meet your manager and get acquainted with your team. You will spend time setting up administrative and technological essentials, and completing onboarding tasks, including security and payroll setup.Throughout Week 1, you will be orienting yourself to all things Prevention Services and WorkSafeBC - work on completing training modules, reviewing divisional strategies, and immersing yourself in the department\'s work. Together with your manager, you will clarify your role\'s goals and how to achieve and align them with the department\xe2\x80\x99s goals.

• Create polished communications including memos, summaries, and presentations for senior management and leadership distribution.
• Assist in divisional and departmental work planning to ensure effective coordination and execution.
• Help develop and maintain documentation, tools, and templates to monitor and report on strategic initiatives for the Prevention Leadership Team.
• Contribute and support various projects including the divisional roadmap planning, development and assessment measures, meeting facilitation, change management, data reporting, analysis and process mapping.
• Foster collaboration with partners to uphold the DSO and Prevention Services mandate, ensuring alignment of initiatives with strategic priorities while providing assurance.

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

• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, organizational proficiency, and strong time management skills to meet deadlines efficiently.
• Utilize analytical skills to translate research and data into concise summaries and synthesize complex data for effective communication.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal skills to foster positive working relationships.
• Display a proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement, and collaborate effectively with team members to achieve collective goals.
• Demonstrate initiative, self-motivation, and autonomy, and adapt swiftly to dynamic environments and changing priorities.

Your background and experience

• Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program (MBA, MMA, MBAN, MScFIN)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel, for creating presentations and managing data effectively.
• Proficiency with tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Azure DevOps, or similar platforms is an asset, facilitating efficient data analysis, visualization, and agile project management.
• Previous office or relevant work experience required, demonstrating familiarity with professional environments.
• Some project management knowledge and experience would be nice to have.

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: $32.09/hourLearn more: Discover .Want to apply?

• A cover letter, resume and transcript are required.
• 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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