Co-op, Environment Health & Safety

Aecon Group - Co-op, Environment Health & Safety

What is the Opportunity?

The Environment Health & Safety (EHS) Co-op Student will support the EHS Shared Services team in advancing environmental, health, and safety systems and performance initiatives across the organization.

This role will provide the student with exposure to many EHS functions, working with a variety of team members within Shared Services. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in EHS reporting, systems, program support, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a 4-month co-op opportunity beginning January 2027.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Provide general support to the EHS Shared Services team across various initiatives and projects
• Assist with the coordination, collection, and organization of EHS data and reports
• Support the preparation of EHS dashboards, presentations, and performance summaries
• Assist in maintaining EHS systems and tools, including data entry, organization, and basic troubleshooting
• Help track incidents, corrective actions, and other key safety metrics
• Coordinate and support meetings, training sessions, and other EHS-related activities
• Help maintain and organize EHS documentation, templates, and resource pages
• Collaborate with various teams (projects, sectors, and shared services) to support EHS reporting and system improvements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to EHS processes
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Studies, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent attention to detail, demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Well-developed organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Interest in health, safety, and environmental performance in a construction or corporate environment

This role follows a hybrid work model, combining in‑office collaboration and flexibility, with an expectation of three days per week in the office.

Reason for vacancy: New

The expected salary range for this role is $46,000-$48,000 per year

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may includecertifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.