The Business Engagement Services (BES) department of WorkSafeBC is looking for 2 highly motivated, dynamic, innovative Business Analyst interns to join our team to help us strive towards our vision.
The Business Engagement Services (BES) Department in the Innovation, Technology, Analytics, and Property Division of WorkSafeBC is an internal consulting team of approximately 35+ process improvements and technology professionals, we deliver Project Management, Business Analysis and Change Management services to help solve business problems. BES is responsible for developing and maintaining consistent and efficient business processes using recognized business process improvement methodologies. BES liaises with management and staff to analyze the way work is currently done and identify process gaps and improvements to support corporate and divisional strategies.
This is a 4 month long coop role starting September 2026.
How you’ll make a difference: You’ll apply what you’ve learned in your experience and 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 working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.
In this role, you’ll work three or more days a week in our Richmond office. For the first two weeks please be expected to work full-time onsite.
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.
This role is ideal for an individual who is eager to step beyond their comfort zone. We are looking for someone with a detective mindset, strong motivation, and a passion for innovation. The right candidate will possess analytical and critical thinking skills, enabling them to propose ideas that enhance various processes and initiatives, as well as to explore new approaches to work within the department.
Your daily responsibilities include:
- Gather and analyze information from a broad variety of stakeholders (e.g., senior management, line management and staff); identify risks and opportunities and make recommendations that further WorkSafeBC’s strategic initiatives.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to pertinent stakeholders.
- Develop and/or improve business processes.
- Analyze operations in specific business areas to improve efficiency and quality
- Assist project teams in analyzing and documenting business processes impacted by new systems or system enhancements.
We're looking for someone who can:
- Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to a wide variety of tasks and functions
- Demonstrate strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills with the ability to adapt to change
- Work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment
- Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
Learn more: Hear from past co-op students on what it’s like to work here.
Your background and experience
- MBA Internship major or specialization in any of the following: Consulting, Strategy, Technology, Innovation, or Operations Management
- Working knowledge in the following areas would be an asset: project management, process improvement, program evaluation, data analysis, facilitation, research, innovation, or change management
- Other required experience: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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
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: $32.09/hourly
Learn more: Discover who we are.
Want to apply?
- A cover letter, resume and transcript are required.
- Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. 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 Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.
