Term: June 2024 - May 2026

Project Overview
DigiBC is responsible for the delivery of a provincially sponsored 3-year pilot program that will create new work placements in the creative technology industry for students currently studying in qualifying post-secondary programs in British Columbia.

Students who participate in this program will have access to enhanced resources, including a dedicated work placement officer, e-learning, mentoring, and training tailored to help them succeed in the video game, animation, VFX, and extended reality sectors, while participating employers will be eligible for work placement financial supports and additional administrative resources to support the student placements.

DigiBC’s funding provides for a small team of enthusiastic, solution-oriented individuals to bring this project to light.

Key Responsibilities

The Work Placement Administrator (WPA) will play a key role in the Work Placement Pilot Project, maintaining project records and liaising with employers, schools, funding partners, and third-party evaluators to support the successful delivery of four student placement cohorts.

During the course of this program, the WPA’s responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in nurturing the relationships with post-secondary work placement offices and program leaders to promote awareness and support for the DigiBC program
• Understanding and adhering to timelines and deadlines for job postings at each participating educational institution
• Assisting in identifying student placement opportunities with creative technology companies and gathering insights into each employer’s specific requirements
• Aiding in the creation and dissemination of job descriptions for placement opportunities at relevant post-secondary institutions
• Supporting the initial screening process for student applicants and assisting in matching them with suitable job opportunities and employers
• Providing post-placement follow-up support to employers and students as needed
• Ensuring meticulous record-keeping of all program activities and placements
• Program reporting to funding partners and third-party evaluators

Additional Notes

• This role requires some experience in recruiting for video games / interactive digital media
• This role may require some local travel within the Lower Mainland (reasonable reimbursement will be offered to cover this in accordance with DigiBC expense policies)
• This role requires a sufficient knowledge of English to conduct professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners whose common language is English

DigiBC is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and celebrate our employees across age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our differences are strengths that enable us to support the growing and evolving needs of our customers, partners, and collaborators. If there are preparations or accommodations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know – jobs@digibc.org