ERM is seeking an Intern, Environmental Health and Safety (8-Month Term) for an eight-month term to join our technical team in Toronto, ON . The successful candidate will be trained to safely execute project-related work and will work on a variety of interesting desktop and fieldwork projects including EHS regulatory compliance, due diligence and site investigation. This is a great opportunity to work with ERM's technical experts to implement the latest technologies as you build experience with a global environmental leader committed to a strong health & safety culture. Special Job Requirements An eight (8) month consecutive work term is preferred. Students are responsible for ensuring they are eligible for a an 8-month work term before applying. Please discuss your work/study sequence flexibility with your academic advisor as soon as possible. Students are also responsible for ensuring all co-op requirements are adhered to and will maintain regular communications with their Advisor. Qualifications Working towards a Bachelor’s degree or diploma in occupational health and safety, environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental technology, natural science or related discipline, or equivalent experience; Knowledge of Federal, and Provincial environmental, health and safety regulations; Strong writing skills. Experience with writing comprehensive technical reports is an asset. ERM may request a writing sample as part of the interview process; Previous experience in government, and/or mining, industrial, or manufacturing sectors are considered assets; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) is considered an asset; Class G Ontario driver’s license/applicable driver’s license with good standing required; Willingness to travel and spend time out of the office and in the field (up to 50% of the time); Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision; and Detail-oriented with mechanical aptitude and interest in developing hands-on trouble-shooting/problem-solving skills; Can demonstrate their interest in the EH&S field and initiative to develop skills across varied job functions while in this position; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; and, Bilingual (French/English) is preferred. Job Responsibilities: The candidate will provide general EHS compliance support to internal teams and clients, including on-site as needed. Responsibilities of this position, may include, but are not limited to the following: Develop project specific Health and Safety Plans; Support development of health and safety programs related to a wide range of manufacturing industries including mining, technology, chemical, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage manufacturing sites; Develop legal registers, protocols and programs to support EHS management systems; Perform EHS compliance assessments at industrial and commercial facilities, and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local regulations; Assist in data interpretation and preparation of site work plans, spreadsheets, figures and technical reports; Participate in multiple projects concurrently within strict timeframes, scope/budget expectations, and meet high quality standards on project deliverables; Support permitting and permit applications/packages; Support environmental due diligence project teams in carrying out industrial and commercial transactions, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments consistent with ASTM and CSA standards; Conduct field work, including air quality, soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface water sampling; Cross-collaborate with various teams across ERM Canada. Local candidates in the Greater Toronto Area are preferred. Who We Are: As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you for your interest in ERM! #LI-JK3 #LI-Hybrid At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet. ERM Homepage
