Intern, Industrial Hygiene; Safety
Job in
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for:
CN
Apprenticeship/Internship
position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Occupational Health & Safety
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Intern, Industrial Hygiene (Safety)
Job Summary The Intern, Industrial Hygiene – Safety is responsiblefor understanding the techniques used in industrial hygiene to collect and evaluate data, as well as apply regulatory and professional standards to protect employees and the community. The role is performed in collaboration with the Industrial Hygiene team by conducting workplace monitoring for noise and various airborne hazards across operational departments. After an initial orientation, the incumbent works with supervisors and Safety team members on their projects, provides daily or weekly reports on the progress and the challenges incurred.
Major Responsibilities
Conduct noise monitoring during locomotive train operations and yard activities /li>Perform air monitoring for silica, diesel particulate matter, and lead as per operational department needsEvaluate workplace task biomechanics for Transportation, Engineering and Mechanical departments using Soter Analytics Video SoftwareTest various biomechanical improvements, evaluate using Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) applications and provide best practice recommendationsProvide coaching and feedback to various groups on proper biomechanicsDevelop education materials based on industrial hygiene assessments and employee feedbackEvaluate CN’s compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) HazardCommunication program or Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (COHSR) WorkplaceHazardous Materials Information System programPerform spot inspections of hazardous materials inventories and update as appropriateResolve if the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are available in the system and update them accordinglyRequirements
Knowledge of Microsoft OfficeThe role requires occasional travel (30%) within Canada and the United States (Education
Minimum 3 years completed of a Bachelor’s Degree in an Occupational Safety and Health Field or Science (, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)Working towards a Master’s Degree in an Occupational Safety and Health field** Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset
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