Health and Safety Co - op Student

What We Offer

• Co-op fee reimbursement up to $1000, if eligible
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Signing incentives for full-time roles for graduating students who have completed a work term within J.D. Irving (if applicable)

Responsibilities

The Health & Safety Co-op Student will provide administrative and program support to the Health & Safety Coordinator and Manager along with the broader Operations team. This role assists in the daily administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company’s Health & Safety Management System (HSMS) and plant wide safe work practices.

• Assist with the administration and upkeep of the Safety Management System (SMS)
• Develop safety program documentation, such as: policies, code of practice, standard operating procedures, safe work practices
• Maintain documents, forms, logs, data trackers, SDS library, and records
• Assist with coordination of safety campaigns, recognition events, and awareness initiatives
• Perform scheduled administrative audits (e.g., training records, Intelex entries, documentation completeness)
• Conduct quality checks on incident records, corrective actions, and investigation files
• Assign online training, track completions, and send reminders
• Update and revise training modules (content edits, formatting, uploading)
• Provide support to the JOHSC (prepare agenda, meeting minutes, maintain committee documentation)
• Conduct office, production and site inspections, maintain inspection records, and follow up on actions

Qualifications

• Education Required: Enrolled in a program studying Occupational Health & Safety/Business/Operations Management/Engineering or another relevant field, and in good academic standing
• One co-op work term is considered an asset
• Process oriented with a passion for continuous improvement
• Demonstrated time management, problem solving, analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while delivering on-target results
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, in particular MS Excel

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

At Irving Tissue , we know the key to success is our people.

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale in Canada and Scotties in the US - and private label.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Tissue, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.