Master of Public Health Student Practicums

Master of Public Health Student Practicums (3)

Position Title: Master of Public Health Student Practicums x 3.

Overall description: These 16‑week placements offer a unique opportunity for Master of Public Health students to apply new skills and knowledge within a local community setting. Supervision will be provided by managers or senior administrators with opportunities for mentoring by program staff.

Beginning/End Period: May 4, 2026 to August 21, 2026 (16 weeks or 560 hours). Start/end dates can be flexible based on expectations of student’s institution.

Wage: $10,000.00 stipend.
Office(s): Peterborough.

Practicum Descriptions: Detailed project descriptions are not available at this time. However, it is anticipated that available practicum opportunities will be grounded in annual operational plans created by each program or division. Prioritized programming for 2026 aligns with current OPHS Protocols/Regulations, or Ministry directives (e.g. vaccination). The practicum project objectives will be further developed based on interests and existing competencies of students.

Previous examples of student projects include:
Consumption & Treatment Site evaluation support, enhancing drug poisoning dashboard, quality improvement of community‑facing COVID‑19 Risk Index, data collection/analysis to inform new Strategic Plan, assisting operational objectives of the Indigenous Health Advisory Circle, meeting requirements of climate change planning.

Must be a student currently enrolled in a Master of Public Health program requiring a practicum placement. Student applicants should express their set of interests and competency development at time of application.

E.g. epidemiology, health promotion, organizational change, healthy equity, policy development, program evaluation.

Accommodations are available, upon request, to support the participation of persons with disabilities in the recruitment process. All recruitment documents are available in alternative format, upon request.

Include your name, the position classification, and the posting  the email subject line:
Example: “Jane Smith, Public Health Inspector, 24-4001-IE”.

Attach a single file (doc, docx, or pdf) including your cover letter and resume, which addresses the qualifications noted above.

Lakelands Public Health is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) Standards. Accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process at the request of the applicant.

Please note that only applicants to be given further consideration will be contacted for an interview.

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