Are you interested in digital and content marketing? Want a co-op position where you’ll have the chance to make a positive difference in the lives of people across BC?
WorkSafeBC is looking for a highly motivated Co-op Student, Digital Marketing who is passionate about creating on-trend social media videos, writing informative newsletters and crafting shareable, information-rich posts. The ideal student will also be excited to explore digital marketing best practices and build an in-house library for creative campaigns. This person should come ready to help support the marketing team from a digital, social and research capacity.
This is a temporary four-month full-time position starting in September 2026.
A cover letter, resume and writing sample is required for this role (newsletters, essays, reports, blog posts, or social posts related to business not personal postings etc).
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. through the creation of on-brand, attention-grabbing digital marketing.
Where you’ll work: At WorkSafeBC, we offer a model that combines the convenience of some remote work with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.
In this role, you’ll work two days a week in our Richmond office.
During your first week, you’ll be partnered with your manager for training and immersing yourself in the team and the department's work. Together with your manager and team, you’ll clarify your role's goals and how to achieve them.
This role is ideal for an individual who is eager to step beyond their comfort zone. We are looking for someone with strong motivation, an interest in creative marketing and data, and a passion for making a difference.
Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Work with internal teams to develop social video contents, including planning, script writing, and potentially being on camera.
- Contribute to creating digital content, such as writing prompts on social media posts, video scripts and email newsletters
- Conduct market research on current newsletter best practices, including success metrics Schedule digital marketing content and track performance analytics.
- Consistently models the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking
We’re looking for people who can:
- Apply strong content creation skills across a variety of mediums
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate a high level of quality and accuracy in their work
- Demonstrate a proactive, service-focused attitude towards internal partners and the teams we support
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritize work and complete tasks with quick turnaround times
- Self-start, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Learn more: Hear from past co-op students on what it’s like to work here.
Your background and experience
- Is a third- or fourth-year student and enrolled in any of the following programs: Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, English
- Is interested in writing both short and long copy
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Strong understanding of short form video, social media trends and platform-native content
- Interest and knowledge in digital marketing, particularly social media, is an asset
- Basic design and visual thinking
- Experience with Canva, CapCut and/or ClipChamp
- Familiarity with key social media platforms and tools (e.g., Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Substack)
- Any experience with research, benchmarking and analytics/audience insights would be an asset
- Prior experience working in an office setting or in a previous co-op term is an asset
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
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 reflect 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: Find out what we offer.
Salary: $24.45/hourly
Want to apply?
- A cover letter, resume and writing sample is required for this role (newsletters, essays, reports, blog posts, or social posts related to business not personal postings etc).
- Submit all documents in one file, in either Word or PDF format
- 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.
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.
