Practicum Student - Environmental Health; General

Practicum Student - Environmental Health (General)

Location:

Toronto-661 University Department:
Toxicology and Exposure Assessment This posting is to fill a current vacancy.
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* The Role:

** The Environmental and Occupational Health team examines how air, water, food and our physical environment can impact population health. The successful candidate for our 2026 summer practicum will work with a diverse team of environmental health scientists and professionals to support public health practitioners throughout Ontario in the areas of health hazards, safe water, and food safety.
The successful candidate will have an opportunity to contribute to the following activities:  
• Review and interpretation of environmental data  
• Jurisdictional scans  
• Literature review and knowledge synthesis   
• Develop and deliver presentations  
• Report writing    Suggested placement start date:
May to August 2026

Please note:

• This position is only open to students who are currently enrolled in an academic program where the completion of a practicum placement is required.  
• This position is only open to students currently residing in Ontario and attending a Canadian academic institution. Preference will be given to students enrolled in Ontario-based academic institutions.  
• This is a paid placement.

Educational objectives:
* Gain expertise in analysis and interpretation of data
* Gain expertise in critical appraisal
* Develop skills in communicating scientific information through report writing, presentations and working in collaboration with key stakeholders

Proposed deliverables at the end of the placement:
* The successful candidate will prepare a report.

Education and experience:

* Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in Environmental and/or Occupational Health, Epidemiology, Food Safety, or a related field.
* Strong English communication skills (both written and verbal) are required.
* Computer proficiency, strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required

Duration:
Student (Fixed Term), 3 month(s)
Hours of Work:
Full time, 36.25 hours per week Compensation Group:
Individual Contributor Compensation Range: $700.00 - $725.00

Posting Date: 01-8-2026

Closing Date: 01-23-2026
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* Please note:

** applications will be received no later than 11:59pm on the date preceding the closing date as indicated on the Job

Requisition .
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* Note:

Internal candidates will be considered first.
*** While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.  Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.
** PHO is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to create a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals. Any candidate who requires a job posting in an alternative format may email a request to HR Once an applicant has been selected for an interview, they can inform PHO about any accommodations they may require at any stage of the interview process.
* We link public health practitioners, front-line health workers and researchers to the best scientific intelligence and knowledge from around the world. With our partners in government, public health and health care, we provide the scientific evidence and expert guidance that shapes policies and practices for a healthier Ontario. PHO has locations across Ontario, including 11 laboratory sites.

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