Tobacco Test Shopper

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**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 21039

Tobacco Test Shopper
Healthy & Safe Communities
Medical Officer of Health

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: various

UNION/NON-UNION: Non Union Other Part time

HOURS Of WORK: 0-24 hours per week
- GRADE: 1DK
- SALARY/HOUR: $19.051 - $19.051 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

Job Description ID #: 5516

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Tobacco Control, accompany Tobacco Enforcement Officers to various tobacco and vapour product retail outlets and attempt to purchase tobacco products and/or vapour products.

**Responsibilities**:
Accompany the Tobacco Enforcement Officer to various tobacco and vapour product vendors within the City of Hamilton.

Attempt to purchase tobacco and vapour products, and if successful, turn over these products and receipts, if available, to the Tobacco Enforcement Officer.

Check for appropriate Smoke-Free Ontario Act signage at various product vendor outlets.

Observe/assess/note other tobacco and vapour product in-store displays and promotions.

Fill out a standard report in order to record each compliance or enforcement check.

Identify the person who sold the tobacco and/or vaping product(s).

Keep accurate and descriptive notes and communicate these observations to the Tobacco Enforcement Officer.

Attend court and testify under oath about your actions and observations as required.

Participate in all provided training programs and incorporate information learned into work routine.

Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the operation of the Healthy Environments Division.

Hours

Varied. Must be flexible (Shifts include days, evenings and weekends and possibly holidays)

Averages 4-6 hours per week, depending on availability.

**Qualifications**:
1. Must be 15 to 17 years of age in accordance with Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Enforcement Directives and Protocols.

2. Working knowledge of the Smoke Free Ontario (2017).

3. Must be able to provide own transportation to and from work or must be able to be picked up and dropped off within the City of Hamilton limits.

4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form.

5. Demonstrated ability to work and think under pressure.

7. Good observation skills; the ability to recognize, analyze and recall surroundings.

8. Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail.

9. Demonstrated ability to act and behave like a regular user of tobacco or vaping products; someone who has purchased these products many times before.

10. Must have letter of agreement signed by parents or guardians prior to commencing fieldwork.

This Competition may include an interview and/assessment as part of the selection process.

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Disclaimer:
**Terms**:
The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.

We invite you to visit the departmental webpage to obtain further information on the culture and business of this department.

The incumbent shall comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Practices for this position and the workplace.

The statements made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification of statements, misrepresentations, deliberate omission or concealment of information may be considered just cause for discipline, up to and including termination for internal applicants and disqualification for external applicants.