Summer Student

**Summer Student - Public Health Inspector**:
At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

As a summer student at Halton, you will gain the experience you need to build a bright future by working alongside experts in their field.

**Posting ID**: 2811
**Department**: Health
**Division**: Health Protection
**Pay Range**:
1st Term - $19.43

2nd Term - $20.41

3rd Term - $21.43

**Job Type**: Student
**Contract Duration**: 4 Months
**Hours of Work**: 35 hours per week
**Work Location**: 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
**Employee Group**: OCT
**Posting Date**:January 25th, 2024
**Application Deadline**: February 9th, 2024
- Legally entitled to work in Canada as a student.
- In possession of a Social Insurance Number (card) at time of hire.
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Assist with inspection of facilities and premises to assess compliance with pertinent acts, regulations and by-laws such as food premises, personal service settings, and recreational water facilities.
- Assist with investigations regarding complaints, health hazards, and or communicable diseases.
- Collect samples for analysis to measure biological parameters in recreational water.
- Collect, interpret and report on laboratory test results.
- Work collaboratively with a team of certified Public Health Inspectors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Skills & Qualifications**:
**Essential**
- Enrolled or completing an approved Environmental Public Health program that is recognized by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).
- Strong verbal and written communications skills along with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Competency in current computer programs (Microsoft Office).

**Preferred**

**Working/ Employment Conditions**:
**Working Conditions**
- Travel may be required between locations within Halton Region and GTA.
- Must supply own transportation and have a valid Ontario driver’s license.
- Flexibility in work schedule is required for after hours and weekend work.

**Employment Conditions**
- The incumbents will be required to provide a copy of their driver’s license by their first day of employment.
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.

Halton Region serves more than 624,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.