Intern accounting Jobs in Whitby, ON

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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:

DEPARTMENT: Health and Safety

HOURLY RATE: $ . / hr.

ABOUT US:

Gerdau is a major steel manufacturing company, operating in countries, and employing over , 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:

An Intern with Gerdau must have an eagerness to grow personally and professionally, being a part of a global company with more than years of entrepreneurship and achievements in the steel industry. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously, who aim at consistently outperforming in a variety of settings and circumstances.

• 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 . 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, , , or -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 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 , we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.