Job Description
Student, Vector-Borne Disease
Health Services, Health Protection
Status: (10) Contract Full Time positions - Contract Duration: May 22, 2025 to August 29, 2025
Salary Range: $19.51 per hour
Location: 2 Copper Road, Brampton
Hours of work: 35 Hours per week (8:30AM-4:30PM)
Overview:
Peel Region, 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.
What you will do in this role:
Reporting to a Team Leader, you will:
- Identify, map and collect data on potential mosquito breeding sites throughout Peel Region using a global positioning system (GPS) mobile application
- 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
What the role requires:
- 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
- A valid Ontario driver’s license (Class G or G2), proof of Ontario vehicle insurance
- Access to a reliable vehicle
Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to interact with the diverse population within Peel
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: MS Word and Excel
- 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
Work Mode & Job Location: Onsite at 2 Copper Road, Brampton
Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed in person at 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga. Kindly ensure to regularly monitor your spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding your application may be directed there.
If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.
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 200,000 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.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 zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca
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 applicant’s 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.
