Co-op Student, Actuarial

6 days ago


Richmond, Canada WorkSafe BC Full time
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 a 12-month temporary opportunity starting in September 2024 with a possibility to extend to 16 months in total.

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.

In this role, you'll work primarily from your B.C. home and at least once a week in our Richmond office. Please note training will be on-site.

What you'll do

  • 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

Is this a good fit for you?

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

Your experience and educational background:
  • 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.

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

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 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 (twelve or sixteen months).
  • Submit all documents in one file (either Word or PDF files).
  • You must apply by 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.


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