Co-op Student, Actuarial

1 week ago

Richmond, Canada WorkSafe BC Full time
Overview

The Actuarial Services department of WorkSafeBC is looking for an Actuarial Co-op student with Python focus to join our team to help us strive towards our vision.

The co-op student will assist the Actuarial Services department in a project of building an Actuarial machine learning model using Python. The tasks would include, but are not limited to, understanding the data, researching machine learning models used in the industry, writing Python codes, and documenting the results. This is an 8-month temporary opportunity starting in September 2024 with a possibility to extend to 12 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

  • Identify and define problems, develop and describe research questions, and develop sound and novel approaches to problem solving and propose recommendations and business solutions.
  • Research industry used machine learning models.
  • Work directly with complex data and identify useful data or suggest potential data transformation (or feature engineering) useful for the modeling purpose.
  • Work closely with the project team to conceptualize, develop, and implement machine learning models using Python.
  • Work closely with the technology team on system requirements and designs
  • Evaluate the performance of the model against benchmarks.
  • Prepare clear and concise business documents and presentations, successfully translating complex and technical information into concepts the business representatives can understand and action.

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who can:
  • Demonstrate strong Python and analytical skills
  • Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with a variety of people
  • Problem-solve solutions and enjoys analyzing business 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 a post-secondary institution studying in Computer Sciences, Statistics, or a related area. Individual who are enrolled in a Master's degree is preferred.
  • Strong proficiency with Python.
  • Working knowledge in data engineering design and implementation including expertise in ETL languages (e.g. SQL, Python) and analytics data modelling
  • Knowledge of machine learning would be an asset.
  • Previous work experience in Python coding and machine learning modeling 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 to $32.09/hourly

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).
  • 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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