We are looking for an HSE Summer Student to work alongside our site-based Health, Safety, and Environment team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in workplace safety and environmental compliance while supporting a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will assist with safety initiatives, compliance activities, and administrative tasks that help maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

• Provide administrative support for the HSE team, including documentation, data entry, and record management.

• Assist with maintaining training compliance records and scheduling safety-related training.

• Support incident investigations by organizing documentation and tracking corrective actions.

• Help prepare reports, presentations, and communication materials for safety programs.

• Participate in safety observations and workplace inspections as needed.

• Contribute to site safety programs such as JOHSC activities and emergency preparedness initiatives.

• Complete a safety-related project during your term to improve site safety performance.

• Be an onsite support in the plant.

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Health & Safety, Environmental Studies, Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Comfortable engaging with employees and asking questions to learn and improve processes.

Cavendish Farmsis a family-run company, where our team members are never just a number. We work from seed-to-table, providing opportunities to explore and grow. Headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen potato products and appetizers throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have Manufacturing facilities in PEI, Ontario, Alberta, and North Dakota and farm operations in the Maritimes and Minnesota and North Dakota. We also operate a research and plant breeding centre in PEI to develop new potato varieties and sustainable potato farming practices.

We have a proud history of values, quality and service, And bringing the goodness of the farm to the table is what we do best.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.