Co-op Student, Marketing & Communications

WorkSafeBC is looking for a highly motivated two (2) x Co-op Student, Marketing & Communications who are passionate about the customer experience and loves finding insights in order to make an impact using marketing and communication tools to contribute to the execution of our internal communication strategies. In this role, you’ll craft and deliver a range of written materials across a variety of channels to support WorkSafeBC’s overall strategic plan

This is a temporary eight-month full-time position 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 the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.

You’ll work as a team member of WorkSafeBC’s Communications department. You’ll work primarily from your B.C. home and be on-site in our Richmond office at least once a month or based on operational needs.

In this role, you’ll work three (3) days a week in our Richmond office.

• Conduct research and obtain information by reviewing documentation, summarizing key points, and connecting with internal subject matter experts.
• Collaborate with and interview internal stakeholders to understand their communication needs and craft key messages.
• Draft communication materials to support the needs of employees at WorkSafeBC, and of B.C.’s workers and their employers.
• Synthesize and summarize information into various formats that are accessible to the audience.
• Draft tactical communication plans to support the release of information to various audiences.

We're looking for someone who can:

• Clearly and concisely explain and summarize information at a level appropriate to the intended audience.
• Craft a variety of materials (e.g., news stories, announcements, and script notes) that inform and engage employees.
• Communicate and effectively interact with employees in various roles across WorkSafeBC.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, inter-personal, and multi-tasking skills.
• Demonstrate curiosity, creativity, and an enthusiasm for learning.
• Be open to receiving constructive feedback.
• Demonstrate self-motivation and an ability to work autonomously.

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

Your background and experience

• Currently enrolled in a Co-operative education program.
• Currently enrolled in a journalism, communications, Public Relations or similarly related program.
• Have an aptitude and ability to learn new technologies is an asset.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office software suite (Excel, Word) is required.
• Previous co-op or relevant work experience is 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

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?

• 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.
• Please do not use AI in writing your cover letter.

Application requirements:

In addition to your resume, cover letter, and transcript, please submit one written sample in your application. Place your sample in the same document as your resume or cover letter or include a link to an online portfolio. Examples of written samples can include newspaper articles, newsletters, or blog posts. Written submissions must not exceed 10 pages in length.

Any additional application materials must be received by email to P&C Talent Acquisition (SM) by 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date of the competition.