Intern, Hygiene, Environment, Health and Occupational Safety

We are seeking a highly motivated intern to join our team as an Intern, Hygiene, Environment, Health and Occupational Safety in Sept-Îles, QC, Canada.

As an Intern, Hygiene, Environment, Health and Occupational Safety, you will work with experienced professionals to develop your knowledge in prevention, identification, and characterization of hazards, risk analysis, and health and safety compliance. You will also participate in various environmental characterizations, sampling sessions, and monitoring activities with our clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Participating in hazard identification and risk assessment in the workplace;
• Supporting the team in preparing and updating programs, procedures, and documents related to hygiene, environment, and health and safety;
• Participating in inspections and site visits;
• Contributing to the identification and follow-up of preventive and corrective measures;
• Preparing reports, analyses, and statistics;
• Preparing communications, presentations, and health and safety training;
• Collaborating with different teams;
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives in health and safety;
• Conducting various sampling and characterization of contaminants in the workplace;
• Inspecting hazardous materials and determining their characteristics;
• Monitoring decontamination sites related to asbestos; and
• Environmental sampling of water, air, and soil.

To be successful in this role, you must be at least in your third year of college studies in a program related to occupational health and safety, environment, industrial hygiene, human resources, industrial relations, or a related field. You should have a strong interest in health, safety, environment, and workplace prevention.

In terms of compensation, WSP offers an hourly salary range of $16.50 to $23.00 per hour for college-level interns in Quebec and Atlantic provinces.

At WSP, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills alongside experienced professionals, contribute to concrete projects, and build the foundation of your future career. You will work in an environment that promotes collaboration, learning, professional development, flexibility, and balance.