Intern

Gerdau North America; Whitby; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau North America is seeking a university student for an Occupational Health and Safety internship at our Whitby, ON facility. This paid, full-time internship offers hands-on experience in promoting safe work practices within a major steel manufacturing environment.

You will conduct inspections, assist in incident investigations, and help deliver safety training while returning to full-time studies after the internship. This onsite program requires commuting distance to Whitby.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• Returning to full-time studies after internship.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Leadership roles in student organizations or activities.
• Legally authorized to work full-time without sponsorship.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify hazards and promote safety.
• Lead investigations and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend control measures.
• Assist in developing and delivering safety training programs.
• Analyze safety data and report KPIs for continuous improvement.
• Conduct contractor safety audits to ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Initiative

Education

Occupational Health and Safety degree

Job description

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose

Job Title: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFTEY INTERN

Empowering People Who Build The Future.

POSITION: Occupational Health and Safety Internship (G. Start)

LOCATION: Whitby, ON

VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Health and Safety

HOURLY RATE: $ 27.00 / hr.

About Us

Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in 10 countries, and employing over 30,000 individuals. The North American business divisions (Gerdau Long Steel North America and Gerdau Specialty Steel North America) produce long and special steel products for the agriculture, energy, industrial, automotive, and manufacturing markets. We stimulate the economy through our network of recycling operations and mills, operating ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada. Our mills utilize efficient and clean production practices, including the use of electric arc furnace (EAF) technology. The use of this technology and its process makes our steel one of the greenest choices available.

About G. Start, Gerdau's Next Generation

Gerdau is seeking university students to participate in our G. Start program. G. Start is a paid internship program with the goal of developing students for future technical and managerial positions. G. Start internships are project-focused and mutually beneficial. G. Start is a program that values the diversity and inclusion of our business and society.

Program Requirements

• Pursing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Human Resources or related from a recognized accredited college or university. Candidates MUST be returning to full-time studies following this internship.
• Record of high academic achievement (GPA 3.0 or higher preferred).
• Well-rounded applicants with leadership roles in student organizations or extra-curricular activities.
• Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the country of hire without requiring current or future sponsorship for employment.
• Candidates much demonstrate leadership potential, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and problem-solving skills.

About The Role

This position will be a full-time, 4, 6, 12 or 16-month long internship opportunity.

This job opportunity is fully onsite. There are no opportunities for remote work. Candidates MUST be in commutable distance from the facility located at 1 Gerdau Court in Whitby, ON.

Main Responsiblites

• Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify hazards, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and promote a safe working environment.
• Lead and support incident investigations, including root cause analysis, and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Perform risk assessments to evaluate workplace hazards and recommend effective control measures to mitigate risks.
• Assist in the development, coordination, and delivery of safety training programs to enhance employee awareness and compliance.
• Analyze health and safety data, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and prepare reports to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct contractor compliance audits to ensure adherence to company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

In Compliance with Ontario's Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

If you are vision‑impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or [e-mail]