#Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Intern

Department of Health, Safety & Environment

Competition No. 26.03.55

Category

Salary

Closing Date

Full-Time Non Recurring Term (35 hours per week).

MSU Band A (Steps 1-8): $16.354 - $23.801 per hour.

April 12, 2026

Category

Full-Time Non Recurring Term (35 hours per week).

Salary

MSU Band A (Steps 1-8): $16.354 - $23.801 per hour.

Closing Date

April 12, 2026

##About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.

Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 20,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

##Opportunity

MacEwan University is seeking a Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Intern for a 4-month (May to August), non-recurring term opportunity with our Health, Safety & Environment department.

Join our team as a Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Intern and play a meaningful role in advancing a safer, healthier campus community. In this dynamic position, you will contribute to impactful projects that strengthen our health and safety program, from developing practical HSE Insights for everyday use to supporting ergonomic and job demand assessments. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with chemical safety systems, auditing inventories, and collaborating with departments across the institution. This internship offers a unique opportunity to build real-world skills in occupational health and safety, program development, and training within a post-secondary environment—all while making a tangible difference.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing concise, research-based health and safety content for toolbox talks, safety moments, and team meetings across the university;
• Reviewing existing HSE materials and identify relevant safety topics aligned with organizational priorities;
• Researching, drafting, formatting, and revising HSE Insights in collaboration with the HSE team, incorporating feedback to ensure accuracy and quality;
• Managing document control by uploading and organizing finalized safety content within SharePoint;
• Researching industry standards and best practices related to physical and psychological demand assessments;
• Supporting the design and development of a Physical & Psychological Demand Analysis template, including defining required fields and structure;
• Collaborating with supervisors, managers, and HSE consultants to gather job-specific information for demand analysis;
• Completing Physical & Psychological Demand Assessments for designated roles using standardized templates;
• Conducting chemical inventory audits across university departments in accordance with HMIS protocols;
• Verifying and update chemical inventory records through coordination with departmental contacts;
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance of HMIS data within institutional systems;
• Contributing to the development and implementation of health, safety, and environmental standards, procedures, and training materials; and
• Providing administrative and operational support to maintain and enhance the HSE program.

####Skills

You will have:

• Demonstrated strength in research and technical writing, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise content;
• Highly developed organizational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; and
• Experience with SharePoint for document management and collaboration; familiarity considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary OHS program.
• Previous experience in a safety position is an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Position Requirements

• This position is on campus only.

####Benefits

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

• Competitive base pay
• Continuous learning culture
• Opportunities for career growth

##How to Apply

To apply, please head to our MacEwan University Opportunities Page, select the job opportunity and click Apply Now. If you require assistance, please contact us at careers@macewan.ca.

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This position is included under the MacEwan Staff Union Collective Agreement.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.