Explore wireless communication technology with WorkSafeBC in a hybrid, full time co-op based in Richmond, BC. Evaluate systems supporting safer high-risk work.
This four-month position starts in January 2027 within WorkSafeBC’s Occupational Health & Safety Engineering department. You will partner with a senior engineer while researching radio, cellular, and satellite technologies. Your project will assess workplace communication options for tower crane and forestry yarding operations, supporting recommendations about interference prevention and worker safety.
Key Responsibilities: Develop assessment criteria for wireless communication systems
Identify applicable radio, cellular, and satellite technologies
Evaluate available systems for workplace use




Determine WorkSafeBC’s coordination role for recommended systems
Explain technical findings to nontechnical audiences
Requirements: Third- or fourth-year wireless communication or electrical engineering student
Relevant first- or second-year experience also considered
Experience with radio, cellular, or satellite technology beneficial
Strong Microsoft Office Suite experience
Eligible to work and study in Canada
Apply wireless communication research, evaluation, and project management skills to help improve worker safety through WorkSafeBC.

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📌 Wireless Communication Engineering Co-op Student (British Columbia)
🏢 WorkSafeBC
📍 British Columbia