HSE Student: Hands-on Safety & Career Growth

PCL Construction; Halifax; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Weekly pay

Job summary

PCL Constructors Canada Inc. in Halifax, Nova Scotia, invites applications for an HSE Student internship in the Ottawa district. The 4-month program starts January 2027, offering hands-on experience on real projects and mentorship opportunities.

You will assist with inspections, orient new employees, and help develop training materials while learning on a live site with safety standards and environmental programs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental requirements and ability to implement compliant systems.
• Able to implement HSE program elements and safe operating procedures.
• Ability to plan preventative measures to reduce hazard exposure; investigate incidents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong willingness to learn and adapt on site.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HSE professional with inspections and incidental investigations.
• Assist with the orientation of new employees.
• Develop training materials.
• Review paperwork (PSI, tailgate meetings, safework procedures, trend analysis).
• Monitor and maintain the environmental program.
• Follow project safety standards and regulations.
• Analyze trends and incidents and report findings to district.
• Gather and distribute safety-related statistics.
• Interpret, communicate, and reinforce project safety standards to workforce.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Environmental compliance

Risk assessment

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing health, safety, or environment studies

Job description

PCL Constructors Canada Inc. in Halifax, Nova Scotia, invites applications for an HSE Student internship in the Ottawa district. The 4-month program starts January 2027, offering hands-on experience on real projects and mentorship opportunities.

You will assist with inspections, orient new employees, and help develop training materials while learning on a live site with safety standards and environmental programs.