Student, Vector-borne Disease

3 weeks ago

Mississauga, Canada Regional Municipality of Peel Full time

**Job Description**:
**Student, Vector-Borne Disease**

**Health Services, Health Protection**

**Status**:(10) Contract Full Time - Contract Duration: May 23, 2024 to August 30, 2024

**Salary Range**:$17.37 per hour

**Location**:2 Copper Road, Brampton

**Hours of work**:35 Hours per week (8:30AM-4:30PM)

**Overview**:
The Region of Peel, the area just west of Toronto that includes Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon, is a dynamic blend of rural/urban cultures, industries and communities. We are one of Ontario’s fastest growing municipalities, delivering a wide range of municipal services to over 1.5 million residents and a thriving business community and a leader among Ontario municipalities in efficient, effective service delivery - the first government in Canada to achieve the National Quality Institute’s prestigious Canada Awards for Excellence.

If you are a forward-thinking individual, having enrolled in a Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors -approved Environmental Health program, striving for excellence and seeking new challenges with an award-winning and progressive organization that values a supportive and respectful environment, teamwork, effective communication, integrity and quality service, consider this attractive temporary opportunity within our Health Protection Division.

**Responsibilities**:
Reporting to a Team Leader, you will:

- Play a key role in the mosquito larvae reduction program through breeding site sampling and managing larvicide treatment referrals
- Assess and record site characteristics of storm water management facilities to inform mosquito larvae surveillance effort throughout the season
- Support larvae and adult mosquito species identification
- Lead adult mosquito traps setup at specified locations and process collected samples for adult mosquito population monitoring
- Support investigations of standing water complaints and potential mosquito breeding sites on public lands
- Monitor tick populations by conducting tick drags and process collected samples for identification and testing
- Perform other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year enrollment in a 4 Year Bachelor of Public Health degree program OR 1st year enrollment in a 2 Year Bachelor of Public Health degree program
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to interact with the diverse population within Peel
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong planning and organizational skills to complete surveillance activities within a specified time frame
- Willingness to work some evenings and/or the occasional weekend
- Access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license (G or G2)

**Interview**: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

**As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.**

About Us:
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the **_Great Employer Award_** presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information:
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

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