Safety Student/Co-op – Summer 2022 – JDI Moncton

Proudly headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, the J.D. Irving, Limited Moncton-based companies have plants, terminals, operations and sales office throughout Canada and in the United States.  We are a dynamic, rapidly growing and successful group with diverse interests.  Our companies operate in Canada and the United States.  We’re proud to be part of the larger Irving Group of Companies, a family owned business whose commitment to quality products and services dates back 140 years.

This is a 4-month work term from May 2022-August 2022

What You Can Expect In This Role:

• Integral roles on projects that really matter
• Real responsibility, from day one
• Opportunity to work in different aspects of the company
• Mentorship from industry-leading experts across a diverse group of businesses
• A chance to leave your mark on a growing company
• The ability to have your voice and ideas be heard

Qualifications:

• Currently completing a degree or certificate program in Occupational or Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Mental Health, Ergonomics or Occupational Therapy, Industrial Engineering or related fields
• Experience or strong interest in health and safety management and/or industrial hygiene and environmental
• Completion of first year of the degree or certificate program of study
• 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Possess a valid Canadian driver’s license

Key Responsibilities:

• Project based work such as: functional job description review and revision, farm safety program development, database management, and other special projects
• Review and provide input on training and standards for companywide safety systems
• Participation in joint occupational health and safety committees
• Complete departmental Risk Assessment and Job Safety Analysis writing and training
• Work with department managers/leads on health and safety related matters
• Ability to interact well with people; responsive and sensitive to customer needs
• Other duties as assigned

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:   Please apply online.  

 We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

 To learn more about our products and services, click here.

 J.D. Irving, Limited is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.