Location: Sault Ste. Marie
Vacancy Status: A temporary full-time vacancy, expected to last up to September 1, 2026
We are looking for students to join our team at Algoma Public Health (APH). Come join our team and take advantage of this great learning opportunity. Over the term of employment, you will work alongside experienced professionals who will help mentor you. APH is a public health agency providing services to approximately 115,000 residents within the Algoma District. Nestled between three of the Great Lakes along with a border with the USA, Algoma offers vast coastlines and beautiful landscapes. Given our rural geography we are seeking post-secondary students to work in our vector borne disease surveillance and recreational water surveillance programs. Under the guidance of a Public Health Inspector, the Environmental Health Summer Student will assist in the sampling of beach water and other monitoring activities as part of APH’s beach water quality monitoring program.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
• Maintaining results of all monitoring activities and water sampling in a database.
• Preparing summary reports of results as required.
• Extensive travel throughout the Algoma district.
Ability, Experience, and Skills for this position include (but not limited to):
• Enrollment in the field of environmental health or health studies with preference given to students enrolled in an Environmental Public Health degree program.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Customer service experience.
• Effectively communicate with APH staff and clients in a professional manner.
• Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Duties of this position require lifting (up to 20 pounds), with frequent standing and walking.
• Must be reliable and available to work the entire summer period from selected start date (requests for time off are considered when they do not conflict with program needs).
• Ability to work weekends occasionally as the need arises.
• Requires a valid “G” Ontario Driver’s Licence and use of a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to travel to various locations throughout Algoma to deliver services is a requirement.
• Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is essential. Proficiency in both official languages, as well as knowledge of additional languages relevant to our diverse communities, will be considered an asset.
• As a condition of employment, employees must meet immunization requirements in accordance with the APH Immunization policy.
• A current Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) with satisfactory clearance is a condition of employment, at own expense.
Algoma Public Health believes in and is committed to promoting diversity in our workforce and ensuring accessible employment practices, in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. We will work with you to meet your needs.
Submit applications to:
Algoma Public Health
c/o Human Resources
294 Willow Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 0A9
Email: [email protected]
A cover letter and current resume must be provided in order to be considered for this position.
We would like to thank all candidates for responding; however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
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