Student HSE Coordinator

Bird Construction•Ottawa, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our internships and Co-ops are designed to provide you with a business relevant project that will allow you to independently manage your own area of responsibility, while receiving support from an assigned Supervisor and Technical Mentor. We’ll help you discover your strengths and development areas in a challenging, fun, and supportive work environment. Projects are scoped in alignment with your term length, and typically focus on a current construction project. We are seeking a student to join us for a 4-month co-op position starting September 1, 2026. This position will be based out of Ottawa, ON.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in Health, Safety, and Environment diploma or equivalent program
Will complete at least one more semester of education following your internship
Possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Ability to lead and operate within an environment where change happens frequently
Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships
Exemplify the Ideal Team Player – Hungry, Humble, Smart
Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals
Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
Residency, or a valid work permit which would allow you to work for Bird Construction or one of our wholly owned subsidiaries
All applications must include a current transcript

Nice To Haves

If you are selected for a role with client specific requirements, you may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment Medical and/or Alcohol & Drug testing.

Responsibilities

Support site supervision with implementation and management of the Bird Safety Program.
Works closely with Project Management and Supervision regarding the development of site-specific safe work practices, procedures, and hazard assessments.
Participates in regularly scheduled health and safety inspections of the workplace and documents/posts these inspections in conspicuous locations on the job site.
Follows up on all corrective actions’ items noted during ongoing inspections in the workplace and participates and/or takes the lead role in the investigation into incidents in the workplace
Maintain statistics and records and monitor accident/incident frequencies and safety violations.
Works with Project Management and Supervision to ensure trade contractors comply with the Bird Construction HSE program and applicable regulatory acts and regulations.
Participates and/or leads regular scheduled safety meetings.
Liaises with regulatory authorities to promote safety on the job site.
Provides site specific orientation to workers and/or visitors new to the job.
Provides first aid assessment and treatment for workers.
Perform other duties as required.