Summer Intern, Health Safety and Environment (GTA) at BGIS

Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Intern will be an integral part, assisting in the development, implementation and maintenance of internal processes that support the HSE management system as well as external clients.

Contract dates: May-August 2026

Work arrangement: hybrid, remote and on-site at the Markham office

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports the development, implementation and maintenance of the HSE management system that is aligned to but not limited to ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and Certificate of Recognition (COR).
• Assists in the mitigation and management of HSE risks (e.g. regulatory review, audits, etc.)
• Assists in the processing, tracking, recording and reporting of accident and incident data (e.g. total reportable injury rate, lost time injury rate, etc.)
• Monitors key performance indicators and compiles reports of HSE performance
• Coordinates the revitalization of internal communication tool: SharePoint. This includes but is not limited to the redesigning, implementing and ongoing maintenance of the intranet site.
• Assists in the development and distribution of HSE communication to internal team members
• Support the development and execution of HSE training programs as required
• Monitors and tracks changes and updates in HSE legislation in Canada and USA
• Conducts field inspections/job observations; HSE audits and other types of reviews to monitor compliance to HSE requirements and to identify opportunities for improvement
• Communicates observations, non-compliance and risks to stakeholders, and provides and implements corrective and preventative measures to ensure compliance and mitigate risks
• Assists in the tracking and completion of audit findings and other action items/deliverables
• Investigates and resolves incidents as required
• Conducts root-cause analysis, identifies incident causes, and implements corrective and preventative measures
• Reviews and implements modifications to work plans, processes, procedures to reduce recurring incidents and improve HSE performance
• Monitors and assesses current processes to look for efficiencies and continuously improve the management system
• Help develop safety communications for company-wide newsletter
  
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Currently enrolled in university or college in one of the following or relevant programs – Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety, Certificate in Environmental Management through a College or University degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences
• Knowledge of health, safety and environment regulatory requirements in Canada and/or US at a federal and/or provincial/state level
• Knowledge of health, safety and environment management systems – ISO 14001, CSA Z1000, OHSAS 18001, Certificate of Recognition (COR), etc.
• Strong verbal, written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office especially with Excel and SharePoint (e.g. pivot tables, macros, etc.)
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to deliver health, safety and environment-related training
• Ability to investigate and resolve health, safety and environment incidents, conduct root cause analysis skills along with preventative and corrective measure implementation
  
  
  

This is a full-time, contract position with a salary range of $19 - $23 per hour. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.

About Us

We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for a future vacancy.

About The Team

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totaling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments.

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric if our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.