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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.

BCIT is preparing students for the future of cybersecurity in an increasingly digital world. Check out the project that some of our Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity students worked on with BCIT IT staff for the RCMP earlier this year

https://commons.bcit.ca/news/2021/10/rcmp-cyber-learning-resource-portal/

 

Our own Steen Hartsen explains the impartiality of DNA and the role it’s played in exonerating people who were wrongfully convicted (who wouldn’t have been exonerated otherwise) in this piece:

https://www.thelovepost.global/biotech-change/articles/reaching-reform-pursuing-truth-and-justice-through-forensic-science

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