JOB SUMMARY Join our #TeamBuilt culture at Kindred Construction! We are a General Contractor and Construction Manager in the Lower Mainland currently seeking dedicated individuals who are motivated and passionate about building their careers. We are looking to bring on a Health and Safety Intern who will support our Project Safety team and HSE Manager on our ongoing projects. Based in East Vancouver, our work spans across the Lower Mainland, Sea-to-Sky and Sunshine Coast. As the Health and Safety Intern, you will become an integral part of the team and play a supporting role in the different aspect of the safety departments. Reporting to the HSE Manager, the ideal candidate for this role will undertake an array of different Health & Safety oriented tasks and responsibilities. WHY JOIN? Opportunity to play a part in building affordable housing. Gaining exposure on diverse projects across Lower Mainland and Sea-to-Sky region. Learn and grow your skills by working with experienced Project teams. Fun, inclusive, and diverse environment. Career and growth opportunities. Experience and touch on the different umbrellas of the safety functions and roles. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Promotes a culture of Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) protection on the project by taking an active role in executing the HS&E program. Performs and maintains administrative tasks such as filing and data entry. Assists the Project Safety team with collecting contractors' safety requirements. Gathers and analyzes safety-related statistics, site-specific trends, hazard assessments, incident reports, and findings. Supports the Project Safety team with site orientation, and orientation for young and new workers on-site, including the development of toolbox talks and safe work procedures. Participate in auditing and inspections. Identifies and implements operational health and safety best-practice solutions. Performs other related duties to assist and support health and safety work. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Core knowledge understanding of current construction safety practices. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multiple project teams. Ability to multitask and maintain a high level of attention to detail. Strong computer skills with an aptitude for learning new software programs. Comfortable working on-site in various conditions Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license and access to a personal vehicle. Willingness to obtain First Aid training. Enrollment in OH&S from BCIT or similar accredited educational institute is required. Duration: Summer Term (June – August) Kindred Construction is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We believe in the power of a shared table to bring people together in an environment of mutual respect – it is at the core of our Team Built culture. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing teammates without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental/invisible disability, marital status, and any other characteristic covered by appropriate law.