Van Bree Infrastructure is a diverse construction company with multiple divisions under its umbrella including Van Bree Sand and Gravel and Choice.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated, highly organized, and curious Health & Safety / Human Resources Co-op Student to join our team. This role provides hands‑on experience in both field and office environments, with approximately 80% of the position focused on Health & Safety and 20% on Human Resources.

The successful candidate will work closely with our Health & Safety, Human Resources, and Operations teams to support workplace safety initiatives, employee training, onboarding and offboarding, documentation, and day‑to‑day administrative activities.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety – Approximately 80%

- Conduct regular workplace and job site inspections to identify hazards and opportunities for improvement.
- Complete field safety audits and document observations, findings, and corrective actions.
- Assist with tracking and following up on outstanding safety items and corrective actions.
- Support the development, coordination, and delivery of employee safety training, orientations, toolbox talks, and other safety initiatives.
- Assist with recent employee safety onboarding and orientation.
- Maintain Health & Safety documentation, records, training certificates, inspection reports, and employee files.
- Assist with incident and near‑miss documentation, investigations, and follow‑up activities.
- Support compliance with company policies, procedures, applicable legislation, and Health & Safety requirements.
- Assist with the preparation and distribution of safety communications, forms, policies, procedures, and training materials.
- Help monitor employee training requirements and maintain accurate training records.
- Assist with ordering and maintaining inventory of PPE, safety supplies, training materials, and other required items.
- Participate in Health & Safety meetings and initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve, streamline, or digitize Health & Safety processes and documentation.
- Work collaboratively with field supervisors, employees, and management to promote a positive and proactive safety culture.
- Perform other Health & Safety duties and projects as assigned.

Human Resources – Approximately 20%

- Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding, including documentation, orientation materials, checklists, and file updates.
- - Maintain organized and confidential employee personnel files and electronic records.
- Assist with preparing employment‑related documents, forms, and internal communications.
- Support recruitment and hiring activities as required.
- Assist with tracking employee documentation and ensuring records are complete and current.
- Support employee training coordination and record management.
- Assist with ordering employee supplies, apparel, materials, and other HR‑related items.
- Help identify opportunities to improve HR administrative processes through technology and better organization.
- Provide general administrative support to the Human Resources team.
- Assist with special HR projects and initiatives as required.

Travel

- - Ability to travel within Southwestern Ontario asrequiredto attend both office locations,trainingandeducation.

Qualifications & Attributes

- - Currently enrolled, or a graduate from, in a post‑secondary program in Occupational Health & Safety, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to keep multiple priorities, records, and follow‑up items organized.
- Curious and inquisitive mindset — willing to ask questions, learn how and why things are done, and seek a deeper understanding of issues.
- Strong critical‑thinking skills with the ability to assess information, recognize potential risks or gaps, and think beyond the immediate task.
- A natural problem solver who takes initiative to investigate issues and develop practical solutions.
- Highly tech‑savvy and comfortable learning new software, systems, applications, and digital tools.
- Interested in using technology, automation, and digital tools to improve efficiency and organization.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records.
- Comfortable working in both office and active job site/field environments.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional and comfortable interacting with employees, supervisors, and management.
- Ability to

📌 Health and Safety/Human Resources Co-Op (Georgian Bay)
🏢 Van Bree
📍 Georgian Bay