Health & Safety Co-op Student

**Location**:

- Milton or Oakville, Ontario

**Company**:

- Mattamy Homes Canada

**Department**:

- HR (Health and Safety), GTA Low Rise

**Employment Type**:

- Full-Time (Co-op)/4-month term

**Reports to**:

- Health and Safety Manager

When it comes to forward-thinking homebuilding and thoughtfully planned communities, Canadians think of Mattamy Homes. And that success is centred on a foundation of great people, because our team is as solid as they come. At Mattamy, we are optimistic, hardworking and supportive. Together we learn and grow as we strive to create a positive impact in the homebuilding industry. Contributing to the Mattamy Way means being surrounded by caring people who encourage you to be exactly who you are. It means your opinion is invited and your contributions count. And it means a career filled with pride, knowing you’re part of an environmentally-conscious, action-oriented organization with big plans for the future. The opportunity to bring the future of living to homeowners based on what Canadians value is exciting - and we’re making it happen.

Learn more about what makes working at Mattamy special and our award-winning culture.

**What we offer**

This position provides an exceptional opportunity for students to gain valuable industry knowledge and hands-on experience in residential construction health and safety. As a full-time, on-site co-op role, it offers exposure to a fast-paced environment with dynamic and ever-changing conditions.

**What you’ll do**
- Job duties and responsibilities (5-8 bullets covering key responsibilities)
- Assist in the development and implementation of safety procedures and policies.
- Conduct site inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Support the Safety Specialist with contractor pre-construction meetings and contractor management activities.
- Participate in incident investigations and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
- Collaborate with site supervisors to promote a culture of safety on all aspects of the sites.
- Assist in the delivery of safety training and awareness programs for site personnel.
- Participate in meetings such as pre-construction, Daily Safety Assessments (DSAs)/Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) meetings, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.

**What you bring**
- ** G License and access to reliable vehicle required**:

- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong interest in construction health and safety practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

**Bonus points**
- Previous experience or coursework related to construction safety is an asset but not required.
- Any training related to H&S such as First Aid/CPR, Working at Heights, WHMIS etc. is an asset but not required.

**Who we are**

Mattamy Homes is the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, with 40-plus years of history across Canada and the United States. Every year, Mattamy helps more than 8,000 families realize their dream of home ownership. In Canada, our communities stretch across the Greater Toronto Area as well as in Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton.

**Be yourself. We want it that way.**

At Mattamy, we're passionate about creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work. Diversity and inclusion are important to the work we do to support our homebuyers, colleagues, and communities. From how we build our teams to cultivating our leaders, we're on a journey toward a welcoming, barrier-free culture for everyone.
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- Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team._