Practicum Student Public Health Inspector Assistant

Practicum Student Public Health Inspector Assistant

Health Services Health Protection

Status: (4) Contract Full-Time (Duration: May 11 2026 October 2 2026)

Salary Range: $26.62 per hour

Work mode: (Hybrid)* see below for more details about this work mode

Location: 7120 Hurontario Street Mississauga; along with various worksites in Peel Region

Hours of work:35 Hours per week

If you are a forwardthinking individual enrolled in or recently graduated from a CIPHIapproved Environmental Health program who strives for excellence and seeks new challenges we invite you to consider this opportunity. This temporary role within our Health Protection Division is part of an awardwinning and progressive organization that values a supportive and respectful environment teamwork effective communication integrity and quality service.

As a team member of the Health Protection Division you will be responsible for applying preventive and public health knowledge techniques and skills to reduce the incidence of communicable disease food-borne illness and health hazards in the community. You will be working in accordance with the Ontario Public Health Standards and associated protocols guidelines and reference documents the Health Protection and Promotion Act and related Regulations and any other pertinent legislation.

The public health inspector assistant will obtain training relevant for certification by assisting public health inspectors within the division.

Specific duties include conducting inspections and investigations under the Health Protection and Promotion Act in accordance with its regulations as well as applicable Regional by-laws. Inspections and investigations will be conducted in program areas such as food safety safe water beaches health hazards infectious vector-borne and zoonotic diseases (including rabies) infection prevention and control tobacco/vapour control and emergency preparedness.

The successful candidate must work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all policies and procedures as outlined by Peel Region.

If you are enrolled in or recently graduated from a CIPHIapproved Environmental Health program and you possess:

• A student membership in good standing with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI)
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Strong interpersonal organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment as well as independently
• Knowledge of relevant public health legislation Health Protection and Promotion Act and the Ontario Public Health Standards
• An ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client records
• Knowledge of MS Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook
• Access to a reliable vehicle with a valid G class license
• A willingness to work some evenings and/or the occasional weekend
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion through continuous development modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias
• A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted)

We offer:

• A regular work week from Monday to Friday (8:30 am 4:30 pm)
• An attractive hourly rate of $26.62 plus vacation pay
• Mentoring/coaching with an experienced Public Health Inspector
• Direct links to management
• Up-to-date technology
• A healthy workplace
• A work environment where your feedback is important to us

Be Bold. Think Big. Join Us.

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role youll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means youll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed depending on operational needs at the 7120 Hurontario Street Mississauga office and various other locations throughout Peel Region. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week depending on operational demands which can evolve over time.

Its important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that were compliant with all regulations and policies.

Interview:Ourrecruitmentprocesswill include video conference technology.

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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 200000 businesses.

Were 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 6700 strong and since 1974 weve 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 Canadas 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 its impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You wont find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

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.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact

Please be advised Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicants responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings interview dates) it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.