We are currently seeking a Health and Safety Assistant - Co-op Student to do a work placement at our corporate head office in Oakville.

This role is responsible for coordinating various H&S specialty areas and providing support to the HR team.

The successful candidate will be enrolled in a 4, 8 or 12 month co-operative education program.

Responsibilities :

• Assisting with the coordination of all Health and Safety related initiatives (H&S Excellence program, Safety Bulletins)
• Acting as a point of contact for all health and safety compliance websites & pre-qualifications
• Assisting with conducting office inspections
• Assisting with the drafting of company policies
• Providing administrative support to HR team (i.e. updating training records, coordinating training initiatives)
• Maintaining inventory of PPE supplies for all offices
• Facilitating new employees health and safety orientation

Requirements :

• Enrolled in a University Degree in Occupational Health and Safety - Co-op (4 year preferred)
• Previous related co-op experience is an asset
• Strong administrative skills, specifically MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Relationship-building skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Professionalism, tact and diplomacy