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Internship: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Services (8 to 12 month) - Kitchener, ON, Canada

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Internship: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), Services (8 to 12 month) - Kitchener, ON, Canada

Waterloo, Canada

Eaton's ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking an EHS Intern

What you'll do:

Position Overview

The primary function of this role is to work with the site Leadership and Regional EHS Manager to support the PBRC's environmental health and safety management system. This is a fast-paced role is ideal for a confident self-starter eager to learn and contribute in a high-performing environment focused on continuous improvement. The successful candidate will report to the Services Canada Regional EHS Manager.

Essential Functions

  • Collaborate with EHS and the facilities leadership to facilitate compliance with the local and corporate requirements and drive rapid improvement in key site EHS programs, such as emergency response, JHSC, storage racking, waste management and more.
  • Coordinate activities and track status of open action items.
  • Support the facility's Joint Health and Safety Committee, helping to directly resolve hazards they identify.
  • Deliver and coordinate health and safety training to production and office employees as required.
  • Participate in various facility EHS/JHSC inspections.
  • Assist with other Service Canada EHS matters as required.

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Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • Working toward or having recently completed a college diploma or university degree in an engineering, science, Kinesiology, Environmental Engineering, Environment/Sustainability programs, Occupational Health and Safety or technical discipline with direct relevance to EHS.
  • No Sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship.
  • No relocation provided.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior EHS work experience, ideally in an industrial environment.

Skills:

Position Criteria

  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical aptitude and complex problem-solving skills.
  • Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (including Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint).
  • Effective time management, prioritization, and project management skills.

Eaton has in place accessibility policies for accommodating employees with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations, please let the recruiter or hiring manager know so that we can work to make reasonable adjustments that best suit your needs. Accessibility information may be found at: http://www.eatoncanada.ca/EatonCA/OurCompany/Accessibility/index.htm

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Client-provided location(s): Kitchener, ON, Canada
Job ID: Eaton-31769Kitchener
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)