Intern, Health & Safety

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 21 - 27

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:Intern Health & Safety

Requisition ID:45531

Career Group (ADSP):Administrative

Division:Human Resources ()

Department:Human Resources

WorkLocation:METRO ON - 5559 DUNDAS STREET W (#A-DUND)

Province:Canada : Ontario

Position Type:Intern/Student

The typical hourly salary range for this position is $21.50 to $27.50. The hourly salary offered will be determined based on the candidates job-related knowledge skills education experience and internal equity considerations.

This position is an existing temporary full-time position ending August 28 2026.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for daily administration of all Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Claims (WSIB) including the data entering of all preliminary information regarding employee accidents into the Parklane system and responding to inquiries about claims. Represents the Companys interests through written correspondence to WSIB and gathers information regarding objections to claims.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Open and distribute the department mail.

- Contacts WSIB to obtain claim numbers and decisions.

- Ensures all department filing is updated including a purge of closed files.

- Reviews accident investigations ensures all necessary information is current follows-up with the store to obtain necessary information.

- Ensures all required forms are completed in a timely manner and sent to WSIB.

- Contacts the worker to set up immediate modified Return to Work programs.

- Prepares correspondence to WSIB regarding workers objection to immediate accommodation.

- Writes letters to WSIB regarding objection or request for Second Injury and Enhancement Fund (SIEF).

- Respond to claims inquiries from all levels including store management injured workers HR staff and WSIB staff.

- Completes WSIB requested employer reports.

- Maintains contact with WSIB regarding letters of objection.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- College study (2 years) in a relevant field

- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office

- General H.R. knowledge especially Workers Compensation and WSIB legislation

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metros business objectives.

Disclosure on Use of Artifical Intelligence in Recruitment: At METRO we are commited to transparency and fairness in our hiring compliance with Ontarios Employment Standards Act (Bill 149) we disclose that METRO and certain third-party job boards we use incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening assessing or selecting applicants for positions. The use of AI helps us efficiently review the large volume of applications we receive ensuring that every candidates profile is considered promptly and consistently. This technology supports our goal of providing an equitable and streamlined recruitment experience for all applicants. While AI tools support our recruitment procedures all decisions throughout the process are made exclusively by METROs Talent Acquisition team or METRO employees. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds experiences and points of view because it allows us to innovate make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.

Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.

We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.

Required Experience:

Intern

Position Title:Intern Health & SafetyRequisition ID:45531Career Group (ADSP):AdministrativeDivision:Human Resources ()Department:Human ResourcesWorkLocation:METRO ON - 5559 DUNDAS STREET W (#A-DUND)Province:Canada : OntarioPosition Type:Intern/StudentThe typical hourly salary range for this position...