Occupational Health & Safety Co-op

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January 24 2025

Industries Consumer goods (Others)

Categories Health, Security, Disability,

Toronto, ON • Full time

What We Offer:

Co-op fee reimbursement up to $1,000, if eligible
Opportunity to take part in job-related training and development
Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Consumer Products and the larger of J.D. Irving group of companies
Signing incentives for full-time roles for graduating students who have completed a work term within J.D. Irving (if applicable)

Responsibilities

Conduct weekly safety inspections to help identify deficiencies and aid in corrective/preventative actions;
Conducting monitoring, sampling and report writing of a variety of physical, chemical, and biological exposures;
Complete a review of site HPD's and report on the effectiveness of current choices;
Liaise with section managers/supervisors on health and safety related matters including occupational hygiene assessments;
Conduct noise surveys, including both surveys and dosimetry, in key areas;
Attends weekly plant walkabouts and site inspections, identify if an employee's health and safety is being affected by their work and identify corrective and preventative actions required;
Ability to interact well with people; responsive and sensitive to customer needs;
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel;
Other duties as assigned.

Currently completing a post-graduate degree in Occupational or Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene or Public Health Administration;
Completed undergraduate degree required. Science-related preferred;
Experience or strong interest in health and safety management and/or industrial hygiene;
Self-starter, attention to detail, punctual, consistent, and flexible to changing tasks;
Goal oriented, demonstrate initiative, and enjoy working in a team environment;
Demonstrated problem solving skills and decision-making abilities.