Health Promotion Practicum Student

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As a student at York Region, you will not only gain exposure in the public sector, but also have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives, connect with leaders and peers and explore your career path to find your passion! Join us this summer and get up close to the world of government, find out what excites and inspires you, and where it could take you.

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Manager, Health Protection, is responsible for assisting with monitoring, promoting and ensuring compliance with Provincial, Regional and Municipal legislation, as well as Ontario Public Health Standards and Protocols 2008 set out by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, in order to prevent, eliminate and decrease health hazard and infectious disease effects in the Region; completes trainee responsibilities and assigned work as set out in the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors, “Practicum Guideline for Training Agencies and Trainees.”

POSITION TITLE: Health Protection - Practicum Student
DEPARTMENT/BRANCH: Community and Health Services - Public Health, Health Protection
LOCATION: 17150 Yonge Street, - Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3 CA
HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $19.28 - $28.07 (depends on year of study)
SCHEDULED SHIFTS: 0830 - 1630
PRACTICUM DURATION: 4 months

BENEFITS TO STUDENTS

• Improve the student’s working knowledge of pertinent regulations enacted under the Health Protection and Promotion Act as well as the Ontario Public Health Standards and Protocols 2008.
• Enhance collaboration, team work, leadership and learned skills in completing assigned work.
• Undertake work as directed, including but not limited to, inspections, case investigation and/or outbreak management and other assignments within the Environmental Public Health Practice, as required to support trainee preparation for certification examination.
• Apply education to further enhance experience and abilities in areas of assessment and analysis; legal and regulatory compliance; advocacy; and policy, program planning, implementation and evaluation.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Enforcement Activities:

• Assists the Provincial Offences Officer with enforcing legislation under the Health Protection & Promotion Act, the Tobacco Control Act, the Provincial Offences Act and their respective Regulations.
• Assists in the review of plans of various premises for compliance with applicable legislation.

Communication, Liaison, and Consultative Functions:

• Responds to inquiries and complaints of drinking water quality, when required and interprets water analysis reports.
• Assists in the response to complaints of health hazards in the community; acts as an advocate for healthy communities, healthy living and disease prevention.
• Investigates and provides follow-up for individual cases and outbreaks related to communicable diseases, as directed.

Public Education Activities:

• Assists in presenting training courses and information sessions to educate the general public and specific groups such as school boards and food handlers, using appropriate teaching aids.
• Provides the public with health-related information on air quality issues, such as carbon monoxide, radon, airborne allergens and mould.
• Provides information on potential health hazards such as water quality, pest infestations, waste disposal, flood damage, Vector Borne Diseases, and general sanitation during emergency and routine situations.

Reporting and Records Management Activities:

• Maintains electronic and manual records in accordance with Regional standards.
• Completes reports and statistics as directed.
• Reviews fact sheets and performs research for updated information.

Other Duties:

• May assist with West Nile Virus concerns/inquiries, larval surveillance activities, and the Vector Born Diseases Hotline, as required or as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch or Department objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled on a full time basis in a post-secondary program approved by the Board of Certification of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.
• Completes the required mandatory practicum program for a period of 12 weeks.
• Demonstrated skills to assist in completing comprehensive reports.
• Knowledge of risk assessment theory to conduct quality inspections.
• Familiarity with public health legislation including the Health Protection and Promotion Act, as well as Mandatory Health Programs and Services Guidelines.
• Valid Ontario Class “G or G2” driver’s licence, free of any demerit points, and a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer service, communication, team work, initiative/self-management.
• Demonstration of Departmental competencies, including flexibility and adaptability, accountability, strategic thinking, innovation and creativity, and collaboration.
• Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications utilizing word processing spread sheet and presentation software.
• Demonstrate ability in dealing with the public and presenting information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work variable hours as required and some weekends.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Apply to Job ID: 4438 with your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcript by Feb 16th, 2024 @ 11:59 PM EST
• For any documents uploaded, please use the following naming convention "Last Name, First Name - Operations Technician - Student (Job ID: 4438) - Resume"