Co-op Student, Content Strategy Assistant

Overview

We're looking for a co-op student to join our Marketing department for 4 months to assist us with the management of our digital and print content to make sure it aligns with organizational goals and meets user needs effectively.

In this role, you'll work closely with the resource development team to evaluate digital and print materials through auditing existing content in order to identify gaps and improvements needed.

Content strategy draws on and develops skills in research, analysis, organization, writing and editing, and problem-solving - all highly transferable skills in today's job market.

This position will offer training and hands-on experience in content strategy, audit processes, and data analysis while working with a dynamic team in a public sector organization.

Part of the Experience, Communication, Marketing and Insights department, we partner with other divisions to understand and help meet the needs of our stakeholders and our employees.

Beginning with research, our Experience and Insights teams develop plans with experience at the heart of their analysis and approach.

Our Marketing and Communications teams collaborate to develop effective strategies encompassing channels, messaging, outreach, resources, and campaigns.

These strategies are tested, revised, and implemented with an effective measurement plan in place, to enable continuous learning.

If you are interested in applying your talents and knowledge to support workers' health and safety and gain valuable experience, we want to hear from you.

This is a four-month long temporary opportunity starting 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.

In this role, you'll work primarily from your B.C. home and be on-site in our Richmond office at a minimum of twice per week.

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

• Conduct and maintain detailed content inventories for digital and print assets using Excel. Familiarity with advanced features, such as data formulas and pivot tables, is a plus but not mandatory.
• Liaise with content owners and subject matter experts during content audits, in order to assess the content with regards to user analytics, purpose, accuracy, usability, accessibility, and alignment with brand standards.
• Analyze content data to identify trends, usage patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare project updates, summary reports, and insights to share with your manager and team.
• Organize and maintain project documentation and deliverables within a SharePoint team site.

Is this a good fit for you?

We're looking for someone who has :

• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven mindset
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage deadlines effectively
• Team spirit with a service-oriented mindset
• Professional, mature individual, able to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders

Your background and experience

• Currently a 3rd or 4th year student, enrolled in a relevant program (e.g., communications, information management, data analytics, or related field).
• Proven analytical and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience or interest in using SharePoint (training can be provided).
• Previous co-op or related experience is an asset.

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
• Confirm you will be residing in BC for the entire duration 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 / hour

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.
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