Environmental Health & Safety Co-op – Turner Construction

Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety Co-op

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job Description: Division: Canada – VancouverProject Location(s): Vancouver, BC V5K 0A1 CANJob Type: Temporary
Job Classification: Co-op
Job Family: Environmental Health and Safety
Compensation: Salaried Non-ExemptABOUT TURNER CONSTRUCTION:Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large and complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees and community. With a staff of over 10,000 employees, the company completes $15 billion of construction on 1,500 projects each year. Turner offers clients the accessibility and support of a local firm with the stability and resources of a multi-national organization.Our vision is to be the highest value provider of global construction services and technical expertise. We plan and deliver building projects of all types and sizes-schools and hospitals, stadiums and museums, airports, data centers, offices and more-throughout North America and in 30 countries around the world. Our reputation for integrity, working safely, delivering complex and challenging projects, and driving innovation to bring our whole industry forward has been earned over many years.ABOUT THE ROLE:Turner Construction, based in Vancouver, is seeking students for a Safety Co-Op term. The Co-Op position requires availability to work on-site with the project team from Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. The role will involve assisting with safety and loss control activities while working on a construction project or, in some cases, at the office location, and the Safety Co-Op student will report directly to the Project Safety Manager. The goal of the Co-Op term is to provide the student with hands-on experience in construction operations, with supervised practice either on-site or in the office.Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with implementing Building L.I.F.E. (Living Injury Free Everyday) and project safety program while working on construction project or office location and under direction by supervisor.
• Assist with identifying and reporting safety violations or unsafe practices, with emphasis on situations of imminent danger to life or property.
• Assist with coordination of safety duties for safety committees, preplanning meetings, and tool box meetings.
• Assist with coordination of training at safety meetings, tool box meetings, and orientations.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractor safety programs for completeness and compliance with company policies,
• Assist with promoting safe work practices and safe working conditions in accordance with company, Federal, State and
• Local regulations, and owner/contractual requirements.
• Assist with administration of drug screening program (e.g., pre-employment, post-accident, random, cause) aligned with company and/or client requirements.
• Assist with preconstruction meetings and conducting research. Document meetings under direction of supervisor.
• Assist with conducting jobsite and work area inspections and assist with developing inspection summary.
• Assist with maintaining safety records (e.g., pre-task plans, Job Hazard Analyses, training records, tool box meetings, maintenance of the OSHA 300 log, maintenance of MSDS and chemical inventory sheets, incident investigations and metrics).
• Assist with conducting effective worker orientation program for new employees and administer and record participation.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned and under direction of supervisor.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:The physical demands of this job require the employee to be able to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists, climb ladders, and navigate work areas under construction. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, as well as talk and hear. They will also frequently view a computer monitor and use a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile and occasionally travels short and long distances via various conveyances. They may occasionally perform work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. In terms of work environment, the employee regularly works at construction sites where they may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and the risk of electrical shock. The noise in the construction environment is typically moderate to loud, while the noise in office or remote settings is usually quiet to moderate. The employee must work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws, and reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.ABOUT YOU:

• Enrolled and actively pursuing college or university accredited degree program in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or related field of study, and minimum of 1 year of completed education, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Basic knowledge of safety and environmental principles and techniques
• Desire to work in construction management and to learn about construction industry
• Flexible to work standard business hours and overtime as determined by assignment
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills including student leadership, volunteerism, or other community involvement
• Professional and clear verbal and written communication skills
• Assume personal and professional accountability for own actions and activities
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and participate
• Able to work independently with direction and supervision, and in team environment
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Able to take direction, learn and process information quickly, and follow tasks through to completion
• Proficient computer and data entry skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaboration tools
• Limited travel may be required, access to reliable transportation required

REWARDS AND COMPENSATION:Our team is committed to mentoring and nurturing our students as they start their journey in the construction industry. We firmly believe that through our guidance and support, it helps shape the future of our students. With focus on both academic excellence and practical skills, our team ensures that every student not only learns the fundamentals of the construction industry but also develops the confidence and capabilities needed to excel in this dynamic field. Through personalized mentoring and hands-on experience, we pave the way for our students to become the next generation of skilled professionals in the construction industry.The base hourly rate for this co-op role may be between $21.00 – $25.00 per hour depending on years of school and previous Co Op experience.OPPOURTUNITIES IN TURNER CONSTRUCTION:Community & Citizenship Committee: Come join our C&C Committee to get involved in facilitating and coordinating various community-oriented initiatives and projects that align with the company’s values and objectives. This committee brings Turner and the community together by fostering positive relationships and creating a sense of social responsibility among employees.Social Committee: Opportunity to get involved with social committee that focuses on organizing and managing social and recreational activities for employees. This committee plays a significant role in enhancing the workplace environment and improves overall employee morale. It creates a positive and engaging workplace atmosphere.Growth and Development: Turner provides constant support to their employees by using tools to review employees’ capabilities, accomplishments, and progress. These are in place to ensure all team members have constant check-ins, feedback sessions and goals settings to ensure they are performing at their best and get the support needed to grow professionally.Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request.

Company Name: Turner Construction

Salary: $21 – 25 per hour

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