Intern, Occupational Health & Safety

Full Time, Temporary: 10 weeks (Canada Summer Jobs)

Toronto, ON

Reports to: Manager, Health & Safety

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada's oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today.

We're looking for a mission-driven Intern, Occupational Health & Safety who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.

Your Impact at CNIB

• Provides general support to the Manager, Health & Safety to strengthen the safety culture at CNIB.
• Assists in facilitating organizational compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, regulations, and implementation of best practices.
• Participate in and support multiple JHSCs and designated safety representatives.
• Conduct research and develop resource guides as needed.
• Assist in tracking workplace incidents for reporting and statistical analysis.
• Research occupational safety information to support methods and equipment to minimize workplace hazards and improve employee well-being.
• Assist the Manager, Health & Safety when conducting ergonomic assessments as needed.
• Assist with safety inventories and organizing the Health & Safety Boards and other safety documents.
• Assist with incident investigations and workplace inspections.

Requirements

Who you are:

Education and Certifications

• Currently enrolled in Occupational Health & Safety degree or certificate program an asset.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in Occupational Health in a similar role is an asset.
• First Aid, CPR, and Joint Health & Safety Committee Member Certification is an asset.
• Experience in an accessibility environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, WCB, Employment Standards, Human Rights Code, Privacy Act, disability procedures, policies, and any other relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Windows Office, (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Teams, Sharepoint).
• Excellent research skills with the ability to collect and analyze data.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proven organizational skills, focus on prioritization, and ability to multi-task and manage claims and deadlines.
• Ability to work with private and confidential material.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Eligibility

This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, individuals must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
• Be a Canadian citizens, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. International students are not eligible participants. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Benefits

Be Part of Our Mission

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application.

Closing date: May 17, 2024

Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Working Together for Change

Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Learn more about our mission here.