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Summer Student, Health & Safety

  • Corporate Health & Safety
  • Ottawa
  • Full Time
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To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter by Mar 26, 2023

The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) is a dynamic, market-driven industrial company that competes internationally for the production and sale of circulation coinage, precious metals, refinery services, collector products and medals in both Canadian and international markets.

The Mint is a progressive commercial Crown Corporation with over 1,200 employees between its facilities in Ottawa and Winnipeg.

The Corporate Health and Safety (CHS) Summer Student will assist in various improvements, projects and initiatives under the supervision of the Senior Manager, Corporate Health and Safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist with completing industrial hygiene and ergonomic assessments as well as risk evaluations.
  • Assist with training delivery on a variety of health and safety subjects.
  • Provide recommendations on health and safety observations to management and employees.
  • Support the Workplace Health and Safety Committee initiatives.
  • Liaise with section managers/supervisors on health and safety related matters including occupational hygiene assessments;
  • Track health and safety data and assist in implementing defined initiatives to improve health and safety performance of the organization
  • Attend plant walkabouts and site inspections, identify if an employee’s health and safety is being affected by their work and identify corrective and preventive actions required;
  • May be asked to help with environmental-related activities.

Requirements

  • Currently in final year of an Occupational Health and Safety Bachelors degree or completing a post-graduate degree in Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Environmental Health, or related fields.
  • Experience or strong interest in health and safety management and/or industrial hygiene.
  • Ability to work autonomously on designated tasks.
  • Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to interact well with people; responsive and sensitive to customer needs.
  • Bilingual an asset (English/French).

The health and safety of our employees is a top priority. The Mint has developed significant and rigorous safety protocols to address the COVID-19 pandemic.

At the Mint you will collaborate with a diverse group of people and be a part of an iconic Canadian organization. We pay competitive salary and offer a range of benefits that support employees and their families. The Mint supports its employees by focusing on their growth and development. Selected candidates will be required to complete a background check facilitated by the Mint. 

The Mint is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and aim to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding process to ensure that each candidate is treated respectfully.  You are welcome to self identify with one of the four employment equity groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities) in your application.

If you need accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know; we are committed to being an inclusive employer. 

Ready to mint your career?

Please forward your resume by March 26, 2023.

We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We look forward to receiving your application.