Environment, Health & Safety Intern

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy is looking to add one Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) student for a 12-month co-op program starting in May 2026 to support the EHS team from Canada.

The need for clean energy is greater than ever. At GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy, we are helping address climate change by designing technology to power our future with reliable, affordable, carbon-free energy. We are a world leader in advanced reactor technology, fuel, and services. Join us as we build on our legacy, boldly innovating to provide carbon-free power to the world.

We are a dedicated team who believes in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected, and that they belong. By embracing diverse teams and perspectives, we are better equipped to build a world that works.

If you have a passion for Environment, Health & Safety and want a career in the clean energy sector, GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy will prepare you for an exciting career, tackling one of the world’s toughest challenges of providing carbon-free power to the world.

- Receive technical training, mentorship, and coaching from world-class highly experienced EHS professionals.

- Grow your technical expertise in your field and expand your skills in new areas.

- Create or update procedures, documents, presentations, reports, data bases, solve problems, implement innovative initiatives, and collaborate with the team and other organizations.

Required Qualifications & Eligibility Requirements

- Must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university in a EHS related field.

- Must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (without rounding).

- Must be 18 years of age or older.

- Proficiency in Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

- Must be willing to work in Markham, ON and travel independently to other locations around GTA.

- Must be available for a 12-month co-op program starting Summer 2026.

- Must hold a valid class G driver license and have access to a reliable vehicle for transportation.

- Must be willing to work on site up to 5 days a week.

Desired Qualifications

- Demonstrated initiative, independence, and leadership skills.

- Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.

- Team player, strong interpersonal skills.

- Understanding of ISO 45001/ISO 14001 standards.

- Eager to learn new technology and skillsets.

- Proficiency in SharePoint, Smartsheet or similar computer tools.

- Strong problem-solving abilities.

- Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders.

- Previous Co-op/internship experience is an asset.

Other

- GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A); otherwise a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy will be required. More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.

You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

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