Overview
The Actuarial Services department of WorkSafeBC is looking for an Actuarial Co-op student to join our team to help us strive towards our vision.
The co-op student will assist the Actuarial Services department in a variety of functions including setting of assessment rates, liability calculations, actuarial gain and loss analysis of financial results, research studies and responding to requests for data analysis and interpretation from other departments.
This is an 8-month temporary opportunity starting in May 2026.
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 working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.
In this role you will be working 3 days per week from our Richmond, BC office.
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 may include:
- Utilize database query tools (SQL and MS Access) to extract data from large corporate databases
- Analyze data, summarize results, and present and discuss findings for further analysis
- Document findings and solutions
- Communicate with stakeholders to clarify business requirements
- Utilize your technical skills to produce answers to business questions
- Perform other ad hoc tasks as required
We're looking for someone who can:
- Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with a variety of people
- Problem-solve solutions and enjoys analyzing business and actuarial questions to propose and implement solutions
- Demonstrate tact and discretion when handling confidential data
- Effectively collaborate and interact with a range of stakeholders
- Demonstrate teamwork and organization skills, and is detail-oriented
- Be curious, receptive to learning and willing to ask questions
Learn more: Hear from past co-op students on what it’s like to work here.
Your background and experience
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Actuarial Sciences, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related area.
- Enrolled in 3rd year or higher of your academic program.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Familiar with database query tools such as SQL or MS Access would be an asset.
- Previous work experience and completion of some actuarial exams would be an asset.
- Knowledge of Python and/or machine learning would be an asset.
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 is participating in a work integrated learning program
- 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: $23.05/hour
Learn more: Discover who we are.
Want to apply?
- A cover letter, resume and transcript are required. Your cover letter should state your availability (eight or twelve months).
- 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.