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Health, Safety and Environment Internship (Summer 2025)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Facilities Management
  • Minneapolis

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, have communication skills, problem-solving ability, valid driver’s license, and be able to work full-time from May to August.
  • You will monitor HSE plans, assist with training, conduct inspections, support emergency response, ensure compliance, and foster positive team relationships while addressing incidents and safety issues.

Requirements

  • Working toward Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Working toward safety designation.
  • Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to identify and resolve conflicts with craft workers.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
  • Ability to effectively problem solve.
  • Ability to learn construction processes and terminology.
  • Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite with a strong aptitude for adopting new technology.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to travel to and from the job site.
  • Able to work full time from May to August in MN or other states where our construction projects are located (a monthly housing allowance will be provided to selected candidates who are working in an area different from their residence).
  • Able to navigate through a construction site on a daily basis, climb ladders and stairs.
  • Employment with PCL is contingent upon passing a substance abuse test conducted by a third party.

Responsibilities

  • Monitors and assists with implementation of the project HSE Plan, environmental plan, regulatory requirements, and any other safe work practices.
  • Identifies and assists in conducting project specific HSE training.
  • Provides project team with project specific HSE information and trends and assists to create action plans.
  • Assists with the development and implementation of hazard identification tools.
  • Conducts project HSE inspections and verifies that corrective actions have been implemented.
  • Supports project teams with the implementation of the emergency response plan and monitors project security requirements.
  • Gathers, reviews, and provides input on trade documentation and monitors trade contractor safety compliance.
  • Verifies that equipment and tool inspections are being conducted and documented as per requirements.
  • Notifies appropriate stakeholders of any incident and supporting the investigation.
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships.

FAQs

What are the primary locations for the Health, Safety and Environment Internship?

The primary locations for the internship are Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Grand Forks, North Dakota.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is full-time from May to August 2025.

What are the educational qualifications required for this internship?

Candidates must be working toward a Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.

Is there a requirement for a driver's license?

Yes, applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to travel to and from the job site.

Will there be housing assistance provided?

Yes, a monthly housing allowance will be provided to selected candidates who are working in an area different from their residence.

What skills are essential for this internship?

Effective verbal and written communication, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships are essential skills.

Are there any specific physical requirements for this internship?

Yes, interns must be able to navigate through a construction site daily, including climbing ladders and stairs.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and equal opportunity?

PCL celebrates diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

Is employment contingent upon any tests before hiring?

Yes, employment with PCL is contingent upon passing a substance abuse test conducted by a third party.

What kind of projects will interns be involved with?

Interns will assist with the implementation of the project HSE Plan, environmental plans, and safe work practices on construction sites.

Founded in 1906, PCL is a group of independent construction companies that carries out work across the globe.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1906
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

PCL is a group of independent construction companies that carries out work across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and in Australia. These diverse operations in the civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and buildings markets are supported by a strategic presence in 31 major centers.