Practicum Student; PHI), Environmental Health; EH

• Position Available: TBD
• Position Category:
  Temporary, Full-time Up to 4 months
• Reports To:
  
  Manager, Environmental Health
• Union:
  Non-Union
• Wage: $21.00 per hour
• Office(s):
  Lindsay (1), Peterborough (1), Port Hope (1)

The Practicum Student will work under the guidance of Certified Public Health Inspectors to carry out activities required by the Ontario Public Health Standards related to Food Safety, Safe Water, Rabies Prevention and Control, Health Hazard Prevention and Management and Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control. This opportunity qualifies as field training for the purpose of meeting the practicum requirements of the Board of Certification of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.

• Conduct collaborative and independent inspections of various fixed facilities including food premises, recreational water facilities, and personal service settings.
• Conduct collaborative and independent investigations of potential rabies exposures.
• Conduct collaborative and independent investigations related to potential health hazards.
• Attend and participate in various meetings, outreach activities, and other opportunities to meet the requirements of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors Board of Certification.
• Maintaining records and completing detailed inspection and summary reports.
• Public communication and education through written and verbal means.
• Participate in Single Line In (call centre) rotation.
• Promptly and accurately record information related to inspections, investigations and service requests in Hedgehog inspection database.

• Enrolled in/or completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Health) Program.
• Must possess and demonstrate competent written and oral communication skills and have the ability to co-ordinate daily activities effectively.
• Must possess and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Self-motivated and able to complete assigned duties independently and as part of a team, as required.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), as required and as appropriate.
• Shows discretion and appropriately handles confidential information.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, and have access to ongoing reliable, efficient and effective transportation throughout the work day to meet the position’s needs.
• Maintain up-to-date immunization according to the Ontario Publicly-Funded Immunization Schedule and/or the most recent edition of the Canadian Immunization Guide and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization as per the Peterborough Public Health/Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit policy, including being fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series; and:
• TB skin testing is required at the onset of employment and may be required as part of routine TB surveillance or follow-up of potential exposures.
• Student Member of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.
• Current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.

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.

Qualified applicants are invited to send a resume and cover letter to:

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.

The Health Unit requires all employees to provide proof of vaccination of a COVID-19 vaccine series or a valid medical exemption. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide their official documentation.

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

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