Job Description

Practicum Student, Public Health Inspector Assistant

Health Services, Health Protection

Status: (4) Contract Full Time - Contract Duration: May 06, 2024 to August 30, 2024

Salary Range: $23.05 per hour

Work mode: (Hybrid)* see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 7120 Hurontario Street in Mississauga or various worksites in the Region of Peel.

Hours of work: 35 Hours per week

If you are a forward-thinking individual, having enrolled in a CIPHI-approved Environmental Health program, striving for excellence and seeking new challenges with an award-winning and progressive organization that values a supportive and respectful environment, teamwork, effective communication, integrity and quality service, consider this attractive temporary opportunity within our Health Protection Division.

As a team member of the Health Protection Division, you will be responsible for applying preventive and public health knowledge, techniques and skills to reduce the indigence of communicable disease, food-borne illness, and health hazards in the community. You will be working in accordance with the Ontario Public Health Standards and associated protocols, guidelines, and reference documents, the Health Protection and Promotion Act and related Regulations, and any other pertinent legislation.The public health inspector assistant will obtain training relevant for certification by assisting public health inspectors within the division.Specific duties include conducting inspections and investigations under the Health Protection and Promotion Act in accordance with its regulations, as well as applicable Regional by-laws. Inspections and investigations will be conducted in program areas such as food safety, safe water, beaches, health hazards, infectious diseases (including rabies), infection prevention and control, tobacco/vapour control, and emergency preparedness.

The successful candidate must work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all policies and procedures as outlined by the Region of Peel.

If you are a 3rd or 4th year student enrolled in a CIPHI-approved Environmental Health program that possesses:

• Currently a member in good standing with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI)
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment as well as independently
• Knowledge of relevant public health legislation, Health Protection and Promotion Act and the Ontario Public Health Standards
• An ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client records
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• A willingness to work some evenings and/or the occasional weekend
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

We offer:

• A regular work week from May 06, 2024 to August 30, 2024 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
• An attractive hourly rate of $23.05 plus vacation pay
• Mentoring/coaching with an experienced Public Health Inspector
• Direct links to management
• Up-to-date technology
• A healthy workplace
• A work environment where your feedback is important to us

Work Mode & Job Location: at 7120 Hurontario Street in Mississauga or various worksites in the Region of Peel.

Location: In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at 7120 Hurontario Street in Mississauga or various worksites in the Region of Peel. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca.

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.