About the role#
The Machine & Robotics Safety Intern supports the delivery of health and safety services with a focus on machine safety. You will work alongside senior consultants and account managers to help improve safety outcomes for our customers. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Ontario, specifically within the Central Region covering Toronto, Peel, Vaughan, and Simcoe County up to Barrie.
What you'll do#
- Assist with safety assessments, audits, and evaluations of machinery and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
- Help implement safety solutions tailored to specific customer needs.
- Conduct on-site visits and facilitate training sessions across various industrial, agricultural, and service sectors.
- Collaborate with the team to support project delivery, including preparing materials and reports for client engagements.
- Respond to customer inquiries and requests.
- Manage administrative tasks such as tracking project progress, updating internal systems, and maintaining project files.
- Utilize internal tools including Outlook, The HUB, and ESS to organize daily work.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a post-secondary Engineering or Health & Safety program.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and planning capabilities.
- A valid Ontario Driver’s License.
- Access to a vehicle that meets MTO safety standards and carries business-level auto insurance.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Ontario, Canada, with a hybrid work structure.
- You must reside within the Central Region, encompassing Toronto, Peel, Vaughan, and Simcoe County up to Barrie.
- This position is a paid, full-time contract.
About Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
Workplace Safety and Prevention Services is a non-profit organization based in Mississauga, Ontario. Founded in 1917, the company provides health and safety expertise to businesses across the province. It currently serves over 174,000 businesses and 4.2 million workers in the agricultural, manufacturing, and service sectors. The organization employs 337 people to assist clients with risk management, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety training.
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