Environment, Health & Safety Co-Op Student

RTX; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Environment, Health & Safety Co-Op Student in Mississauga, Canada. The internship runs from January 6 to April 24, 2026, providing hands-on experience in environmental safety initiatives within a manufacturing setting. Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant program at a Canadian university. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
• Enrolled in a Canadian university throughout the internship period.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying and implementing best practices for waste reduction.
• Support EH&S programs related to risk identification and mitigation.
• Lead projects focused on carbon footprint reduction.
• Collaborate with Training Coordinator for accurate records management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Initiative

Environmental awareness

Education

Enrollment in Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or Ergonomics program

Job description

Date Posted: 2025-10-07

Country: Canada

Location: LOC13055 1801Courtney Park Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 1J3, Canada

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Environment, Health & Safety Co-Op Student

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), based in Longueuil, Quebec, is a global leader in the aerospace industry. We design and manufacture next-generation engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft.

For nearly 100 years, we have achieved numerous breakthroughs in engine development, supporting cargo and passenger transportation, firefighting missions, and many other essential operations.

An Employer of Choice

In 2025, Pratt & Whitney Canada was recognized by Forbes as one of the Top 10 Employers in Canada, and ranked as the #1 employer in the aerospace and defense sector nationwide! Our headquarters is also listed among the best employers in the Greater Montreal area. These distinctions confirm our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and worldwide.

Why join our team?

By joining us, you will step into a stimulating environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to large-scale projects with a tangible impact on supply chain performance, all while developing your skills in a structured and supportive setting.

Working alongside passionate experts, you will thrive in a culture that values learning, autonomy, and accountability. If you are looking for an internship where your contributions are valued and where you can truly make a difference, our team is the place for you.

• Internship dates: January 6 to April 24, 2026
• Location: LOC13055 1801Courtney Park Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 1J3, Canada
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-5pm onsite

Check us out:

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If you are currently enrolled in a Canadian university, this is the right time to start building a career path that has real impact and fosters innovation for future generations.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is visible every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go further?

What will your day look like?

The EHS student has a unique opportunity to work equally in both an office setting and on the manufacturing plant floor. The student will work as part of a small site-specific Environment, Health & Safety team as well as the Training Coordinator to support environmental and safety initiatives for the site, taking direction from the Plant 22 EH&S team as well as administrative support for training records. The student may have occasional outdoor work and will be exposed to both team and independent tasks.

• To help drive a focus toward sustainable practices, the successful candidate will assist with identifying and implementing best practices for reduction of waste, water use and energy consumption.
• The successful candidate will also be providing support for EH&S programs related to risk identification and mitigation, including ergonomics and chemical exposures.
• Work may include leading projects with such focus as wastewater discharge compliance, worker chemical exposures, carbon footprint reduction, and overall risk reduction initiatives.
• The student may be assisting with development of business case documents for proposed capital projects related to environment, health and safety, including initial data gathering, communicating with potential vendors, preparing budget estimates, project scheduling, and writing proposals.
• The student will assist with accurate records management for all training courses in the plant. This will require collaboration with the Training Coordinator.
• Work may require communicating with plant employees on the shop floor, as well as with management and production supervisors.
• The student may be required to attend, and actively participate in, various committee meetings (sustainable factory, industrial hygiene, joint health and safety, change management, etc.).

What does it take to succeed?

• Eligible to work in Canada
• Must be enrolled in a Canadian university throughout the internship period
• The candidate must be enrolled in either the Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene or Ergonomics program.
• The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment and be able to demonstrate a commitment to EH&S as well as attention to detail for records management.
• He or she must be a team player complemented by strong individual initiative. The ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities is a necessity.

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

At P&WC, we combine passion, boldness, and rigor to design, manufacture, and maintain the world’s most advanced and reliable aircraft engines. Our work and product quality contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support global trade, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

Here, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go further?

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.

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