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CO-OP STUDENT NEEDED: FIELD INVESTIGATIONS @ WORKSAFE BC

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Please view the full job posting details here

Competition: 36416
Job type: Temporary
Full/part time: Full Time
Category: Union
Number of positions: 1
Location: Richmond
Posting Date: October 20, 2021
Closing Date: October 27, 2021

Do you have exceptional communication, internet and technical skills? Our Field Investigations department is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic individual to contribute to the effectiveness of WorkSafeBC by participating as a team member with an experienced team responsible for fraud and claims investigations. This is a four- or eight-month opportunity. This is a hybrid position. The student will be working remotely and on-site in our Richmond office.

What you’ll do

As a co-op student, you will:
 Assist the Internet Investigator with open-source investigations
 Assist Field Investigations Officers on a variety of subjects such as fraud, misrepresentation, compliance issues, fatal and/or serious workplace accidents
 Prepare comprehensive confidential reports for internal use
 Participate in special projects such as developing an internal department website, creating resource manuals and practice directives
 Perform other related duties as assigned

Is this a good fit for you?

We’re looking for someone who can:
 Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
 Be curious, receptive to learning and willing to ask questions
 Problem-solve solutions
 Demonstrate self-motivation and an ability to work with limited supervision

Your experience and educational background:
 Currently enrolled in a forensic investigation program or have completed a course on cybercrime (SFU – CRIM 480; TRU – CRIM 4809; BCIT – FSCT 8520, FSCT 8436) or an equivalent program.
 Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office software suite (SharePoint, Excel).

Application instructions:
 A cover letter, resume and transcript are required
 Submit all documents in one file (system accepts Word or PDF files)
 The posting will close at 4:30pm on the closing date of the competition
If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email HR Test Accommodation (SM) at the time you submit your application.

Who are we?

At WorkSafeBC, we’re dedicated to promoting 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 also work diligently to sustain our workers compensation system for today and future generations. We’re honoured to serve the 2.4 million workers and 245,000 registered employers in our province.

We recognize that our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences, and which 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. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It’s challenging, stimulating and hugely rewarding. Our positions offer tremendous diversity and excellent 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. Learn more about what we offer.

This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Thank you, in advance, for applying.

CASIS Vancouver Digital Roundtable – October 21, 2021

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CASIS Vancouver is hosting a Digital Roundtable on October 21, 2021 at 16:00 PDT, via Zoom. This will be a great opportunity for those interested in learning more about the use of big data in surveillance and its implications regarding privacy and trust, as well as briefly talk about policies and how digital literacy might be the best approach.

CASIS Vancouver Digital Roundtables present an opportunity to discuss emerging security concerns with practitioners and academic researchers involved in policy, tactical and strategic decision making.

Dr. Valerie Steeves, Professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of Ottawa, will be speaking on “Big Data Surveillance: Privacy and Trust Implications.”

Digital Roundtables are free for CASIS members. Non member can purchase tickets and get more information about this and future Digital Roundtables at https://casisvancouver.ca/roundtables2021/.

CASIS Vancouver 2021 DSAN Workshop

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CASIS Vancouver 2021 Defence and Security Advisory Network (DSAN) Workshop has been scheduled for September 16, 2021, from 09:00 to 12:00 PDT, and our panelists will discuss “Memes and Building Community Resilience.”

The aim of DSAN is to provide a home for Pacific and West Coast based Security and Defence Scholars. The network establishes a defence and security research hub which maintains a research interests list, biographies and papers -both research and opinion pieces.

DSAN is a special event where our members share their research over the past year with an opportunity for CASIS members to engage in dialogue

The DSAN Workshop is free for CASIS Vancouver members. Non-members can purchase a single-briefing ticket ($11 CAD) at casisvancouver.ca/dsan/2021-dsan.

If you have any questions, I’ll be happy to answer them, or you can contact the DSAN coordinator at dsan@casisvancouver.ca

Current BCIT Students: Become a Social Media Contributor!

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Are you passionate about content creation and want to further your communications skills? We’re searching for new and current students to help contribute to BCIT’s online community. We want you to share your experiences as a student and what #lifeatBCIT is really like.

 

In this opportunity, you’ll get paid to create posts, videos, stories and blogs for the BCIT community. Does this sound like you? Fill in the application today!

APPLY NOW 

RCMP National Forensics Lab Services: Forensic Technologist postings across Canada – Deadline Wednesday, July 28th (end of the day)

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Below are three posting for forensic technology positions across Canada.

Deadline to Apply is 23:59 on 2021-07-28.

 

Forensic Technologist – Surrey

Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Forensic Science and Identification Services, National Forensic Laboratory Services, Biology
Surrey (British Columbia)
EG-04 – FSLT-02
$63,720 to $77,523

For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Closing date: 28 July 2021 – 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

Apply online

 

Forensic Technologist – Ottawa

Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Forensic Science and Identification Services, National Forensic Laboratory Services, Biology
Ottawa (Ontario)
EG-04 – FSLT-02
$63,720 to $77,523

For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Closing date: 28 July 2021 – 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

Apply online

 

Forensic Technologist – Edmonton

Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Forensic Science and Identification Services, National Forensic Laboratory Services, Biology
Edmonton (Alberta)
EG-04 – FSLT-02
$63,720 to $77,523

For further information on the organization, please visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Closing date: 28 July 2021 – 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

Apply online