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Co-op Student - Industrial Hygiene (Burnaby) - Fall September 2026

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds A03

Employment type: Co-Op Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $2,257.45 - 2,658.05 biweekly

What you'll do

** Please Apply using your computer as this application process is not Mobile compatible. Mobile application may result in

your resume, letters, transcript attachments not uploading properly. **

Candidate selection, interviews and hiring will take place continuously - this means while there is a closing date listed, hiring

manager will regularly review applications submitted shortly after the posting is live in your Co-op system. So, we

recommend you apply early!

The location for this position is our Edmonds Office in Burnaby. This is a hands-on role with exposure to occupational

health, ergonomic risk assessment, and wellness program coordination within a large utility organization. The work will have

exposure to diverse work environments including office settings, operational facilities, and remote work assessments,

providing comprehensive experience in workplace health and safety practices.

As Kinesiology Co-op student, your primary role will include:

• Working with Safety Program team members to support the BC Hydro workplace ergonomics program and employee

wellness initiatives.

• Conduct ergonomic job analyses and body mechanics assessments for employees in office, field, and operational

environments.

• Prepare comprehensive reports documenting ergonomic assessments with evidence-based recommendations for work

environment improvements that support injury prevention.

• Support the ergonomic program co-ordinator to design, coordinate, and deliver training programs on proper ergonomics,

body mechanics, stretching techniques, and workplace wellness practices.

• Utilize innovative solutions and employee engagement strategies to design and implement ergonomic interventions such

as exercise programs, educational materials, and workstation modifications.

• Collaborate with health and safety teams, facility managers, and employees to promote ergonomic awareness and

wellness engagement across the organization.

• Work collaboratively with employees across multiple sites to identify and eliminate ergonomic hazards and support the

deployment of a wellness technology pilot program.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Support employees working remotely by conducting virtual wellness assessments and providing guidance on home office

ergonomics.

• Assist with the deployment and support of a wellness technology pilot program, including user onboarding, data collection,

and program evaluation.

• Providing technical subject matter expert support.

What you bring

• To qualify as a candidate, individuals must be currently enrolled in a Kinesiology degree program with relevant coursework

in biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, or ergonomics completed.

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

• Strong communication skills, highly motivated and results oriented.

• Proven ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders, facilitate discussions, and compile information from various

sources

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences

• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation and follow-up

• A valid Class 5 Driver's License is required for this role.

What we offer

• As a condition of employment at BC Hydro, a background check clearance will be required. This may include: reference

checks, education verification, employment verification, criminal record check, drivers abstract review, and a drug and

alcohol test.

• All positions will be hired first as a four month work term. For some positions, there is opportunity to extend, to eight

months.

• Students are expected to work at the job location for their co-op role and it is the student’s responsibility to relocate

themselves if necessary.

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be

required as a pre-condition to employment.

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca

Each application must include all of the following required documents: cover letter, resume and transcripts. Incomplete/late

applications will not be considered. Please inform your Co-op office about all positions that you’ve applied to as we will

contact your school to set up interviews should you be considered. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Flexible work model role definitions:

Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home based on the type of work

they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for each position and the operational requirements.

Employees also have the right to work full-time from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person

time.

Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.

Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.

Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week

Date Posted: 2026-05-04 Closing Date: 2026-06-07

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