About the role#
This is a 4-month internship for the Winter 2027 term, starting in January. You will manage your own area of responsibility with guidance from a supervisor and technical mentor. This position is full-time and on-site.
What you'll do#
- Support site supervision with the Bird Safety Program.
- Develop site-specific safe work practices, procedures, and hazard assessments alongside project management.
- Conduct and document regular health and safety inspections.
- Follow up on corrective action items and lead incident investigations.
- Monitor safety statistics, records, and accident frequencies.
- Ensure trade contractors follow the Bird Construction HSE program and regulatory requirements.
- Facilitate safety meetings and provide site orientations for new workers and visitors.
- Provide first aid assessment and treatment.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Health, Safety, and Environment diploma or equivalent program.
- At least one semester of education remaining after the internship.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to adapt to frequent changes and work collaboratively.
- A sense of urgency and commitment to goals.
- Legal residency or a valid work permit for Canada.
- A current transcript must be included with your application.
Location & details#
- Locations: Mississauga, ON and Borden, ON.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time paid internship.
About Bird Construction
Bird Construction is a Canadian company that provides construction and maintenance services. It operates across industrial, infrastructure, and building markets. The firm handles projects ranging from new construction and retrofits to industrial maintenance and mine support. It employs over 3,600 people and maintains offices in major geographic markets across Canada.
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