Safety, Health, Environment, & Sustainability Co-op Student Winter 2027
Job Summary
We are seeking a Safety Health Environment & Sustainability Co-op Student for a 4-month term position starting in January 2027. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience supporting corporate SHES programs initiatives and projects across a diverse business environment. Working alongside experienced SHES professionals you will assist with various related activities compliance initiatives data management and administrative support that contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the administration and coordination of health safety and environmental programs.
- Support the collection analysis and reporting of SHES data and metrics.
- Assist with maintaining SHES documentation records and compliance tracking systems.
- Support incident reporting investigations and follow-up activities as required.
- Work on selected Sustainability and Environmental projects such as waste and landfill management emissions tracking and others.
- Assist with the development and updating of SHES procedures presentations and awareness materials.
- Participate in workplace inspections audits and risk assessments.
- Conduct research and assist with continuous improvement projects to enhance SHES performance.
- Collaborate with team members across various departments to support organizational SHES objectives.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Occupational Health & Safety Environmental Science Environmental Studies Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- Strong interest in workplace health safety and environmental management.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Comfortable engaging with employees and asking questions to learn and improve processes.
- Volunteer or previous Co-op experience related to health safety orenvironmental initiatives is considered an asset.
About Company
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With ... View more