Co-op Student, Strategic Research

Overview

We're looking for a Co-op Student, Strategic Research to support the Strategic Research department & team.

Part of the Executive Operations division, the Strategic Research department is the central research resource of WorkSafeBC. We are committed to providing guidance, expertise, and insights related to research, academic and business intelligence, and initiatives as well as knowledge translation. Our goal is to empower people at WorkSafeBC to make evidence-based, results-focused decisions to support the operations and goals of your department and our organization.

By actively acquiring and disseminating topical academic and business research, Strategic Research plays an integral role in supporting WorkSafeBC's mission to prevent workplace injury, illness, and death, and support injured workers through fair compensation and effective rehabilitation.

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 2024.

How you'll make a difference: You'll apply what you've learned in your post-secondary program to benefit workers and employers across B.C.

Where you'll 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'll work primarily from your B.C. home and are currently required to be on-site in our Richmond office once per month. Please note that our work model is evolving and this could be subject to change in future.

What you'll do

On 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.

During your first week you will engage in a comprehensive onboarding program designed to equip you for success. You will be partnering and meeting with your manager to discuss your goals and align them with the team's vision. Additionally, you will learn how our department contributes to the overall business strategy and supports the organization's mandate. You will also work through the onboarding program alongside your supervisor for added guidance and support.

The successful candidate for the co-op role will assist the development of knowledge management practices for the WorkSafeBC library following these five phases of work:

• You will collaborate with the Reference Librarian and Business Analyst to develop a working definition of information and knowledge management practices currently performed at WorkSafeBC.
• Building from the scope of knowledge management practices, the co-op student will perform a needs assessment by interviewing Library stakeholders from across the enterprise to identify gaps in current technology and services and divisional priorities for information and how that translates to operational or strategic decision making.
• The co-op student will then map the gaps and priorities of the business to current library practices and tools with suggestions for improvement.
• Partnering with our I&T teams and the Reference Librarian, the co-op student will collaborate on the development of a functional minimum viable product (MVP) or Proof of Concept (POC) to enhance current or introduce new services. Depending on the priorities identified by the business, this could take the form of implementing a new service, improving an existing capability, or building a new technology solution.
• In the final phase of the four-month co-op term the successful candidate will consider the full scope of how knowledge management is currently defined, business needs and priorities, opportunities with current services, and lessons learned from testing new solutions via POC. The co-op will make recommendations for what metrics and analytics would be appropriate to accurately assess the value of knowledge management solutions and what next steps can be taken to extend these benefits further.

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who can:

• Build on their interest in market research and/or data analysis
• Use strong analytical and research skills in order to review data and draw rational conclusions
• Be comfortable learning multiple software packages with a high level of proficiency
• Demonstrate a high level of quality and accuracy
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, effective organization skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate initiative, self-motivation and an ability to work with limited supervision

Learn more: Hear from past co-op students on what it's like to work here.

Your background and experience

• Currently enrolled in an graduate degree program in MBA, Masters of Library Science, Research, Masters in Information Technology programs.
• Previous co-op work experience in an office environment would be appreciated.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office software suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) is required.
• A love and passion for adopting, learning and researching new technologies.
• Some knowledge of Project Management methodologies (i.e. agile methodology, etc.)
• Knowledge of requirements gathering, research methods including analysis is preferred.

Important to know

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

• Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada
• Confirm you're a registered student at a post-secondary institution and participating in a work integrated learning program with your studies
• Consent to a criminal record check and successfully meet the criminal record check clearance

WorkSafeBC's COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the "Policy") 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're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It's 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

Salary range: $29.02/hour - $32.08/hour based on degree program.

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 pm PST on the closing date.
• A cover letter, resume and transcript are required
• In your cover letter, state why you would like this role and how you are a good fit
• 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 Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.