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Safety Intern - Ganotec - Summer 2024

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Kiewit

Mar 21

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Sustainability
  • Ottawa, +1

Requirements

  • Must be pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or a related field of study
  • Knowledge of construction safety, current Federal and OSHA requirements. preferred
  • Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skill
  • Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
  • Strong work ethic - Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
  • Ability to work with all levels in the organization from craft to leadership
  • The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Certification as a Safety Professional or Emergency Medical Technician is preferred
  • Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
  • The ability to travel and relocate as required
  • Functional knowledge of English (written and verbal) is considered as an asset since mobility across provinces in Canada is required. Lessons can be provided as needed.
  • Other Requirements:
  • Regular, reliable attendance
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Responsibilities

  • As a Safety Intern, you’ll be part of a team implementing and overseeing the Project Safety Program including the development of site safety policies and procedures. You’ll assist in monitoring the various construction projects activities, ensuring the compliance with pertinent government regulations, state or provincial, client, and company policies and procedures. You’ll assist in establishing and monitoring safe working conditions for our most valuable assets – our people.
  • You’ll provide corrective action recommendations and assist in implementing metrics for tracking and reporting on performance issues when needed. Safety Interns will review project work plans for accuracy in conformance with all standards and assist in safety program audits, coaching and regular onsite training. You must have the ability to carry out duties in varying work environments including wide-ranging weather conditions and terrain with the ability to travel and/or relocate as required for projects.
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Kiewit

One of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations.

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Mission & Purpose

At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com. Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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  • People

    We care for the well-being of our people and help them grow in their ability to be successful.

  • Integrity

    We conduct our business to the highest ethical standards and take responsibility for our actions.

  • Excellence

    We commit to excellence in all we do with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

  • Stewardship

    We preserve Kiewit’s unique culture to build a stronger organization for future generations of employees.