Student Public Health Inspector
Practicum Position
Competition number: 2026-09 Program: Environmental Health
Date Posted: 2026-01-29
Date Closed: 2026-02-06
Location: See below
Type: Full Time (1.0 FTE), 3-month term
Commencement Date: May 2026
End Date: August 2026
Status: See below
Salary: See below
Location # of Positions Status Salary
Belleville 2 Non-Union $24.00 per hour
Kingston 1 Non-Union $24.00 per hour
Brockville 1 CUPE 1559 $21.57 per hour
Smiths Falls 1 CUPE 1559 $21.57 per hour
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager in Environmental Health East, Central or West, the Student PHI will
work under the guidance of Certified Public Health Inspectors to carry out activities required by
the Ontario Public Health Standards such as inspections and investigations.
Responsibilities Include
• Food Safety
• Recreational Water Safety
• Rabies Prevention and Control
• Safe Water including inspection of Small Drinking Water System
• Vector Borne Disease
• Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
• Health Hazard Prevention and Management
• Public Health Emergency Preparedness
• Other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
• Enrolled in a post-secondary institution recognized by the Canadian Institute of Public Health
Inspectors.
• Excellent communication skills to work with the general public and others using tact.
• Demonstrated ability to document activities, observations and complete reports accurately and
effectively.
• Ability to work in a busy environment with changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with computers and related software.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel throughout the health unit region.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Immunizations must be up-to-date and maintained in compliance with all applicable SEPH
policies.
How to Apply
Resumes must be received by Human Resources (hr@southeastph.ca) by Friday, February 6, 2026 –
4:30PM. Please quote the competition number and the location(s) you are applying to on your
application.
Southeast Public Health provides support in its recruitment processes for all applicants who require accommodation
due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations will be made, upon request, for
candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human
Resources.