Health & Safety Student - (Co-Op)

About the job

• Work with the Health & Safety department on incident investigation, process analysis and process improvement activities.
• Conducted physical demand analysis (PDA) and risk assessments for processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Support improvement of the TBCA stretching program. Transform the stretching program from Static to Dynamic.
• Participate in Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings. Assist in closing open concerns.
• Work together with multiple functional departments on Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) activities.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments to ensure safe work practices utilizing one or more of the following: Physical Demands Analysis forms, RULA, REBA, Video Analysis, NIOSH, SNOOKE tables, etc.
• Ensure assessments are completed as per targets set out by the department manager
• Coordinate aspects of the Return-to-Work program utilizing ergonomic tools available to ensure productive and suitable job bundles for employees; maintain a log for employees participating in the Return-to-Work program
• Liaison with the Human Resources department to improve plant training on the Return-to-Work program
• Educate Alfield supervision on effective Standard Work Instructions
   

• Currently enrolled in a co-op program in a related field: Health and Safety, Engineering, Kinesiology and/or Advanced Ergonomics
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Fluent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent English Communication skills (oral and written)
• Knowledge of best practices
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
   

• We seek driven, energetic and creative people currently enrolled in a postgraduate Occupational Health and Safety program or Environmental Science.
• Knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communicating effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft applications (i.e., word, excel, and outlook)
• Demonstrated goal-oriented self-starter.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and organize multiple priorities.
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making abilities.