ABOUT US
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
WHAT WE OFFER
Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
- Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
- Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
- Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Program Manager, Health Protection, is responsible for co-ordinating and supporting environmental health surveillance, research, partnerships, development of healthy public policy, information management, and data management relating to the Ontario Public Health Standards – Healthy Environments Program Standard and applicable protocols.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Assists the Program Manager in coordinating Healthy Environments Program functions and staff related activities.
- Coordinates activities to assist community partners to develop healthy public policies related to reducing exposure to health hazards.
- Coordinates the assessment and surveillance of environmental health issues including collection, monitoring, analyzing and reporting on environmental health hazards and population health status data.
- Works with the Healthy Environments Team to develop population health assessment and surveillance tools relating to environmental health (e.g. indicators, epidemiology and research methods, statistical analysis).
- Works with the Healthy Environments Team to collect, analyze, and report on surveillance data and analyze and synthesize data and research findings to reduce the burden of illness from health hazards and to influence the development of healthy public policy.
- Utilizes surveillance and research information to identify potential environmental health hazards, risks, trends and mitigation and control measures.
- Promotes collaboration between the Health Protection Division and other Divisions, Branches and Departments to address the burden of illness from environmental health hazards in the community.
- Ensures compliance with Regional protocols in the development of external partnerships, including contracted services and service agreements that support population health assessment and environmental health surveillance.
- May occasionally be required to respond to emergency situations outside of normal business hours, as related to the Departmental Emergency Plan.
- Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Successful completion of a University Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Environmental Studies or a similar field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum three (3) years experience in co-ordinating environmental health projects.
- Experience in project management in the environmental health field.
- Demonstrated experience in research methodologies and the collection and interpretation of health-related data.
- Demonstrated experience and skills in partnership building and community engagement.
- Demonstrated use of evidence informed practice including population health assessment, surveillance, research, and program evaluation to influence healthy public policy and to prevent or reduce the burden of illness from health hazards in the environment.
- Knowledge of current legislation and policy, including federal and provincial legislation relating to health protection, environmental protection, land use planning, air quality, water quality, and hazardous products.
- Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications and proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, project management, and presentation software and with the application of specialized software relevant to the technical speciality and competent in conducting Internet searches.
- Ability to travel to offsite locations in a timely and efficient manner, as required.
- Ability to work outside regular business hours, as required.
