Co-op Student, Emergency & Threat Management

Overview

We’re looking for a highly motivated Co-op Student, Emergency & Threat Management to join our Corporate Security & Threat Management department.

At WorkSafeBC, the Corporate Security and Emergency Management (CSEM) department is responsible for ensuring the safety of personnel and properties while managing the organization’s emergency response program. We implement effective security measures through visible on-site security, environmental design for crime prevention, and technology-based access control and monitoring. CSEM also handles investigations, manages high-risk clients, and provides staff education on workplace safety topics.

The co-op student will be contributing to the effectiveness of WorkSafeBC by reviewing and enhancing the existing Threat Management System.

This is a four-month full-time position starting in January 2025.

H ow 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.

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 duties below will not only streamline our threat management process and enhance overall security efficiency but also benefit from your keen eye for detail and collaborative spirit.

• Review and refine Threat Occurrence Reports, ensuring accurate classification and up-to-date status.
• Assist in migrating documents from the current network to our new SharePoint platform.
• Revive and update dormant Threat Occurrence Reports within the system.
• Screen and prioritize incoming Threat Occurrence Reports for the Corporate Security team.

Is this a good fit for you?

We’re looking for someone who can:

• Bring an excellent attention to detail to the role
• Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
• Be curious, receptive to learning and willing to ask questions
• Problem-solve solutions
• Demonstrate self-motivation and an ability to work with limited supervision
• Bring their team spirit to the role

Your background and experience

• Enrolled in a co-operative education or work integrated learning program.
• Enrolled in a Criminology, Emergency Management, Threat Management or Business Administration school program.
• Some academic or professional or volunteer level of knowledge in corporate security, risk management and/or business analysis field.

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

Importa nt to know

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

• Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in Canada for the entire length of the work term
• Confirm you are going to reside in British Columbia for the entire length of the work term
• Confirm you’re a registered student at a post-secondary institution and is 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 we are

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 or 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: $23.05/hourly

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Want to apply?

• A cover letter, resume and transcript are required.
• Submit all documents in one file (either Word or PDF files).
• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.

• 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.