Safety Intern - Eastern Canada District Summer 2026
Kiewit
One of North America’s largest construction and engineering firms delivering complex infrastructure and industrial projects.
Support project-level safety programs, data analysis, training, and compliance.
1 months ago ago
Entry-level
Internship
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Field
Company Size
31,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
General Contractor
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Mine Management
Production
Infrastructure Construction
Maintenance
Contract Mining
Power Industry
Gas-fired Generation
Power Delivery
Role
Description
safety monitoring
data analysis
regulation interpretation
training management
safety programs
hazard mitigation
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Routinely monitor the workforce for unsafe behaviors and coach employees on the correct behaviors when observed
Compile, analyze, and interpret occupational illness and accident statistical data at the project level
Interpret safety regulations for the project.
Develop a paperwork management system to track training records to track all safety training initiatives conducted personally or by outside consultants/vendors
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
Work in the company’s health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work
Recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employee exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards
Requirements
bachelor’s degree
oh&s legislation
microsoft office
time management
communication
team player
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Willingness to work in a variety of locations across Canada, isolated areas requiring travel and camp accommodations
Ability to travel and relocate as business requires.
Familiar with construction terminology is an asset
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Technical or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety,Health Safety, NCSO, or a related field of study
Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
Regular, reliable attendance
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for safety excellence and taking initiative
Proficient in Microsoft Office, fluent in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Team player with the ability to work independently
Abilities to work under pressure: respect deadlines, high expectations