Environmental, Health & Safety Intern / Stagiaire, Environnement, santé et sécurité
London, Ontario
Intern
About Medicom
Do you think you have what it takes to work in an organization where creativity, ambition and initiative are valued, and where integrity drives everything we do?
Medicom has been in business for over 35 years and has retained its entrepreneurial spirit. By working with us, you will have the opportunity to get involved, make a real impact and contribute to the continued growth of the company. We live our values every day by focusing on customer satisfaction while promoting teamwork, accountability and empathy.
Our team loves challenges and a fast-paced environment. You will have the flexibility to manage work and a personal life, as well as your own personal well-being. We offer an attractive compensation package with benefits.
The Opportunity
Medicom is seeking a motivated Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Intern to join our team for a 4-month internship starting May 2026.
In this role, you will support the EHS team during a key period of program development and operational readiness. You will gain hands-on experience contributing to the design and implementation of health and safety policies, programs, training materials, and safe work procedures within a manufacturing environment.
This posting is for a newly created internship position to support our growing manufacturing operations.
What You Will Do
- Support the EHS team with the development and formatting of health and safety policies, programs, and procedures
- Assist with the creation and updating of Safe Work Procedures (SWPs) for equipment and processes
- Help build training materials, orientation content, and safety presentations
- Support the development of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments
- Assist with organizing regulatory documentation and compliance records
- Help prepare signage, safety postings, and internal safety communications
- Support inspection checklist development and safety tracking tools
- Assist with compiling SDS binders, PPE matrices, and training records
- Participate in walkthroughs to identify hazards and improvement opportunities
- Provide general administrative and project support to the EHS team
May include other related duties as required, provided such duties are reasonable and consistent with the employee’s qualifications and role responsibilities.
What You Bring
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program related to Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Studies, Engineering, or a related field
- Currently enrolled in a co-op program through a recognized post-secondary institution and eligible to complete a full-time work term
- Basic knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety and manufacturing principles
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Available to work full-time (Monday–Friday) on-site at our London, Ontario manufacturing facility for the duration of the internship
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Assets
- Previous internship, co-op, or academic project in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Interest in safety program and procedure development
- Familiarity with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and manufacturing safety concepts
- Experience with research, documentation, or technical writing
- Exposure to risk assessments, inspections, or Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
- Experience creating training materials, presentations, or visual aids
What We Offer
Compensation
The hourly rate for this position ranges from $21 to $23 per hour.
Benefits & Work Environment
- A 4-month internship with exposure to real-world manufacturing projects.
- Opportunities for learning and mentorship from experienced professionals.
- A dynamic and friendly work environment, with an active social committee organizing events such as sports activities, BBQs, and family gatherings.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Medicom is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic or national origin, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), disability or marital or family status. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage Indigenous persons, persons of color, LGBTQ+ and gender-nonconforming persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of any other marginalized group.
Medicom is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. We will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know when you are invited to participate in the selection process.
Medicom may use artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, such as candidate sourcing, screening, and interview scheduling. These tools are used to assist our recruiters and do not make final hiring decisions.
If you are energetic, committed to making a difference and love challenges, we would love to hear from you. Visit our website at medicom.com/en_ca/careers and apply today!
Location London, Ontario