Review Officer - Law Intern

Overview

This position is open to law students only. Up to ten review officer intern positions are available from May 5 - August 22, 2025 in the Review Division of WorkSafeBC.

A review officer is a decision-maker at the first level of statutory review in the workers' compensation system. As a review officer intern, you'll assume responsibility for reviewing and analyzing evidence, and making well-reasoned written decisions on matters under the Workers Compensation Act. Decisions must be fair, of high quality and rendered within statutory timeframes.

As a member of a team of student interns, you will report to a manager and receive extensive training and mentoring assistance during your term of employment. You'll work in a collegial environment where feedback and consultation are encouraged.

We're hiring up to ten students to join our team in our head office in Richmond.

What you'll do

As a review officer intern, you will:

• Manage a caseload of assigned reviews for decisions primarily involving a worker's entitlement to, or the extent of, compensation benefits
• Review relevant evidence contained in file materials and submissions
• Where appropriate, conduct further investigation including contacting individuals by phone to address specific questions, or obtaining further medical information or an opinion from a medical adviser (physician)
• Research law and policy to determine the appropriate considerations and analysis for the decision
• Where necessary, consult with a mentor, team manager, or quality assurance representative for guidance
• Write formal but understandable decision letters which clearly set out the issue(s), the relevant evidence, the submissions of the parties, and adequate reasons for the decision

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who can:

• Review complex files and analyze evidence
• Appropriately interpret and apply legislation and policy
• Effectively complete tasks and/or manage projects in a stressful work environment
• Effectively utilize workload and management processes and/or time management tools in order to meet requisite deadlines
• Establish respectful and productive work relationships, in spite of challenging circumstances or situations
• Learn and develop from constructive criticism
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally, within a team environment
• Independently make difficult decisions

Salary:

• $29.64 per hour for first time intern students
• $32.92 per hour for returning intern students

Application requirements:

Submit a current resume and cover letter (combine into one file) detailing how your characteristics, accomplishments and prior work experience relate to each specific competency.

The posting will close at 4:30pm on the closing date of the competition.

If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) at the time you submit your application.

Who are we?

At WorkSafeBC, we're dedicated to promoting 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 also work diligently to sustain our workers compensation system for today and future generations. We're honoured to serve the 2.4 million workers and 245,000 registered employers in our province.

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.

We recognize that our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences, and which 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. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It's challenging, stimulating and hugely rewarding. Our positions offer tremendous diversity and excellent 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.

WorkSafeBC has adopted a hybrid model offering opportunities to work remotely and onsite based on the operational needs of the position.

Learn more about what we offer .

If you're the successful applicant, we'll be making a conditional offer contingent upon you clearing a criminal record check under the Criminal Records Review Act . At the time of offer, you'll need to provide consent for a criminal record check. Once we receive clearance, we'll confirm your offer of employment.

This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada. Students must reside within BC to be eligible for this position.

Thank you, in advance, for applying.