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Marine Maintenance – Health and Safety Summer Student

CompanyCooke Aquaculture Inc.
LocationPennfield Parish
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The summer student will support the development and implementation of health, safety, and maintenance processes. This includes collaborating with HSE and Maintenance teams to develop project frameworks and ensure regulatory compliance.
Internship Type
summer
Company Size
481
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Fishing and farming isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. What started as an undying family passion for the sea, passed down from one generation to the next, has been transformed into a global company. Today, the Cooke family of companies produces some of the very best seafood in the world. Our mission is to be a global seafood leader driven by an innovative team that delivers superior products, service, and value to our customers in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner. The Cooke family of companies includes global aquaculture divisions under Cooke Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Cooke Aquaculture Inc. as well as a Canadian aquaculture division operated by its affiliate, Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd. Cooke Aquaculture is a vertically-integrated corporation with salmon farming operations in Atlantic Canada, the United States, Chile and Scotland as well as seabass and seabream farming operations in Spain. The company also includes seafood and wild fishery divisions under Cooke Seafood USA, Inc., Icicle Seafoods, Inc., Wanchese Fish Company, Inc. and Omega Protein. Cooke Inc. has earned the #1 spot on the SeafoodSource list of Top 10 North American Seafood Suppliers and our employee loyalty helped reaffirm our place as a Platinum-winning company on the list of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
About the Role

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Australia. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.

The summer student will support the development and implementation of health, safety, and maintenance processes as the organization transitions to an enhanced Safety Management System (SMS) and future digital platforms. This role works closely with HSE, Maintenance, and field teams to build project frameworks, review existing procedures, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with HSE and Maintenance to develop project frameworks, timelines, deliverables, and change‑management plans.
  • Review current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), documented practices, and safety programs for accuracy and alignment.
  • Partner with HSE to ensure regulatory compliance and support upgrades to the permitting system and SMS integration.
  • Develop documentation, templates, and structures that support future migration into a digital system (e.g., MaintainX).
  • Work closely with technicians and field staff to gather operational insights and ensure effective implementation.
  • Participate in Joint Occupational Health and Safety (JOHS) committee meetings.
  • Support rollouts of new procedures, systems, and safety initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Currently enrolled in a post‑secondary program (health & safety, engineering, technology, business, or a related field)
  • Experience working in HSE, maintenance, operations, or a similar industrial environment as asset
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both office and field personnel.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage timelines and project deliverables.
  • Experience with digital maintenance or safety platforms (e.g., MaintainX) is an asset.
  • Ability to participate in and contribute to JOHS committee activities.

If you're looking to join a supportive team environment with opportunities for personal and professional development, apply now and become part of our dynamic team.

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Key Skills
Health & SafetyEngineeringTechnologyBusinessCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceDocumentationSafety ProgramsChange ManagementDigital PlatformsOperational InsightsJoint Occupational Health and SafetySOPs
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