Co-op Student, Audit and Analytics
Posted 14 hours ago
Job Description
We are looking for three (3) Audit and Analytics co-op students who are passionate about applying their knowledge and skills in data analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence to enhance the quality, impact, and relevance of internal audit in a rapidly changing business landscape. You will work closely with data and innovation teams to integrate emerging technologies into our audit engagements and processes under the supervision of the Audit and Analytics Leads.
How you'll make a difference: You'll help ensure WorkSafeBC is accomplishing its objectives by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
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 work primarily from our Richmond Office with some flexibility to work from your home in B.C.
Please note that for this role, the work term starts July 15, 2026 and end on October 16th 2026. You must be legally eligible to work in Canada for the entire duration of the work term, reside within the Lower Mainland, BC and be a graduate student enrolled in an MBAN program.
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, including becoming more familiar with internal audit. 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 manager 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 forward-thinking 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 to execute audit engagements more efficiently and effectively.
Your daily responsibilities may include:
Want to apply?
Please note that for this role, the work term starts July 15, 2026 and end on October 16th 2026. You must be legally eligible to work in Canada for the entire duration of the work term, reside within the Lower Mainland, BC and be a graduate student enrolled in an MBAN program.
Important to know
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:
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.
Learn more: Discover who we are .
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:
Learn more: Discover who we are .
Want to apply?
How you'll make a difference: You'll help ensure WorkSafeBC is accomplishing its objectives by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
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 work primarily from our Richmond Office with some flexibility to work from your home in B.C.
Please note that for this role, the work term starts July 15, 2026 and end on October 16th 2026. You must be legally eligible to work in Canada for the entire duration of the work term, reside within the Lower Mainland, BC and be a graduate student enrolled in an MBAN program.
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, including becoming more familiar with internal audit. 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 manager 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 forward-thinking 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 to execute audit engagements more efficiently and effectively.
Your daily responsibilities may include:
- Extracts and transforms data from a variety of sources using tools, such as SQL, Python, PowerBI
- Analyzes entire datasets to identify risks, anomalies, trends, and potential control failures, and supports continuous monitoring
- Automates repetitive audit tasks to enhance productivity (e.g., data preparation, repeatable tests, and draft workpaper/report outputs) by building and maintaining reproducible scripts, prompts, and templates in line with established documentation and quality standards
- Provides data visualization through dashboards to provide deeper and actionable insights
- Collaborates with other WorkSafeBC departments to implement artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness
- Shares learnings and provides hands-on support to Internal Audit team members when using analytics and automation tools (e.g., explaining outputs, documenting steps, and helping with tool adoption)
- Perform other related duties as required
- Communicates effectively, both in writing and verbally
- Enjoys problem-solving and analyzing data (unstructured and structured) to provide deliver actionable insights
- Demonstrates tact and discretion when handling confidential data
- Effectively collaborates and interact with a range of stakeholders
- Demonstrates teamwork and organization skills, and is detail-oriented
- Is curious, receptive to learning and willing to ask questions
- Currently enrolled in a master's degree in business analytics, data science, or related discipline
- Working knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools, such as SQL, Python, Power BI, and Tableau.
- Exposure to artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., large language models, machine learning, automation, or prompt-based tools) through coursework, projects, or co-op/internship experience
- Exposure to internal audit, risk management and internal control
Want to apply?
Please note that for this role, the work term starts July 15, 2026 and end on October 16th 2026. You must be legally eligible to work in Canada for the entire duration of the work term, reside within the Lower Mainland, BC and be a graduate student enrolled in an MBAN program.
- You must apply by 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
- If you require accommodation during the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.
- Please note that we will be starting standardized assessments prior to the closing date.
Important to know
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:
- Consent to a criminal record check ****
- Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada
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.
Learn more: Discover who we are .
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
Learn more: Discover who we are .
Want to apply?
- Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
- Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
- Cover letters are not mandatory but are welcomed.
About WorkSafeBC
Industry
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1001-5000 employees
Application closing date is 2026-06-20
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