Southwestern Public Health

Southwestern Public Health is a public health organization with 51-200 employees. Southwestern Public Health is currently hiring, with three open positions available. Southwestern Public Health has three positions available: * **Student Public Health Inspector - Practicum:** This on-site position has one current vacancy. The position will be located at the Woodstock site. The position is anticipated to extend from May 4, 2026 until August 28, 2026, subject to availability of work and funding. Reporting to the Manager, Environmental Health, the Student Public Health Inspector will be exposed to different environmental health activities, including inspections and investigations related to food safety, water quality, rabies, health hazard, and infection prevention and control. The position will include training that supports the candidate to fulfill the field training requirement for Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. The hourly rate is $20.00. * **Student Public Health Inspector - Practicum:** This on-site position has one current vacancy. The position will be located at the St. Thomas site. The position is anticipated to extend from May 4, 2026 until August 28, 2026, subject to availability of work and funding. Reporting to the Manager, Environmental Health, the Student Public Health Inspector will be exposed to different environmental health activities, including inspections and investigations related to food safety, water quality, rabies, health hazard, and infection prevention and control. The position will include training that supports the candidate to fulfill the field training requirement for Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. The hourly rate is $20.00. * **Public Health Planner - Temporary Full Time:** This on-site position is anticipated to extend from April 1, 2026 until March 31, 2027, subject to availability of work and funding. The Public Health Planner will report to the Manager, Foundational Standards, and plans, analyzes, and evaluates current or proposed health programs. The salary range is between $44.46/hr to $52.91/hr. Based on the job postings, Southwestern Public Health utilizes the following technologies and skills: * Basic Computer Skills * Interpersonal Skills * Communication Skills * Problem-Solving Skills * Flexibility * Organizational Skills * Public Health Practice * Research * Program Planning * Evaluation * Policy Development * Community Development * Project Management * Report Writing * Data Analysis * Epidemiology * Health Status Information * Continuous Quality Improvement * Independent Work * Collaborative Work * Mentored Team Setting * Efficiency * Effectiveness * Recommendations Southwestern Public Health emphasizes a flexible work environment. All of the currently advertised positions are on-site. **What are the salary and hours for the Student Public Health Inspector - Practicum positions?** The hourly rate is $20.00 and it is 70 hours in a two-week period. **Where will I be working if I get hired as a Student Public Health Inspector - Practicum?** The postings for the Student Public Health Inspector - Practicum are for the Woodstock and St. Thomas sites. **What education requirements are there for the Student Public Health Inspector - Practicum positions?** Currently enrolled or completed post-secondary Bachelor of Sciences in Environmental Health program that has been accredited by the CIPHI Board of Certification. **What education is required for the Public Health Planner position?** A Master’s degree from a post-secondary education institution that is recognized by the province of Ontario in a related health or social sciences discipline with emphasis on planning and evaluation of health programs and policies. **What is the anticipated duration of the Public Health Planner position?** The position is anticipated to extend from April 1, 2026 until March 31, 2027, subject to availability of work and funding. **What skills are needed for the Public Health Planner Position?** Advanced skills in public health practice, research, program planning, evaluation, policy development, community development, and project management.