Epidemiology and Evaluation - Epidemiologist

Windsor-Essex-County-Health-Unit; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

The Epidemiologist at Windsor-Essex County Health Unit provides leadership in population health assessment, surveillance, and applied research to inform public health decisions and program planning. This contract role supports Ontario Public Health Standards with timely, evidence-informed assessments and knowledge products, collaborating with internal teams and community partners.

Responsibilities include translating complex data into actionable insights, maintaining surveillance systems, and

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Epidemiology or MPH with a specialization in Epidemiology.
• Two years of experience as an Epidemiologist in a population health or related setting.
• Experience with data analysis using statistical software (Stata, SAS, SPSS, EpiData, ArcGIS) and familiarity with Microsoft 365 programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct population health assessments and surveillance analyses to identify trends, inequities, and emerging issues.
• Integrate data from multiple sources to support comprehensive public health reporting and interpretation.
• Develop conceptual frameworks and analytical approaches to guide research, evaluation, and surveillance work.
• Prepare clear, accurate, audience-appropriate reports, briefs, and presentations on complex health issues.
• Provide evidence-informed recommendations to support policy development, program planning, and quality improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support research, data sharing, and knowledge exchange.

Skills

Data analysis

Written and oral communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Epidemiology or MPH with Epidemiology specialization

Two years of epidemiology experience

Tools

Stata

SAS

SPSS

EpiData

ArcGIS

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Epidemiology and Evaluation - Epidemiologist

Job Description

CUPE 543.3

Band 8

Windsor Site

Contract - up to 12 months

Position Summary

The Epidemiologist provides leadership in population health assessment, surveillance, and applied research to inform public health decision‑making and program planning. Serving internal teams, community partners, and the broader public, the role analyzes complex data, identifies trends, and translates findings into actionable insights. The Epidemiologist supports the implementation of the Ontario Public Health Standards by producing timely, evidence‑informed assessments, evaluations, and knowledge products. Through collaboration, consultation, and methodological expertise, the role strengthens the organization’s ability to monitor emerging issues, reduce health inequities, and guide effective public health action.

Key Outcomes

• Generates timely, accurate, and evidence ‑ informed population health assessments that guide program design, policy development, and organizational priorities.
• Maintains robust public health surveillance systems that detect trends, emerging issues, and inequities across the population.
• Translates complex data into meaningful insights and recommendations that support decision ‑ making for diverse stakeholders.
• Strengthens organizational capacity by sharing knowledge, building analytical tools, and promoting evidence ‑ informed practice.
• Enhances public health impact through collaborative research, partnerships, and engagement with interdisciplinary professionals.
• Ensures assessment and surveillance activities align with ethical standards, professional practices, and public health mandates.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct population health assessments and surveillance analyses to identify trends, inequities, and emerging issues.
• Integrate data from multiple sources to support comprehensive public health reporting and interpretation.
• Develop conceptual frameworks and analytical approaches to guide research, evaluation, and surveillance work.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and audience ‑ appropriate reports, briefs, and presentations on complex health issues.
• Provide evidence ‑ informed recommendations to support policy development, program planning, and quality improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support research, data sharing, and knowledge exchange.
• Contribute to the evaluation of public health programs by designing measures, analyzing results, and interpreting findings.
• Support the implementation of the Ontario Public Health Standards through assessment, surveillance, and advisory work.
• Monitor demographic and population trends to inform service planning and anticipate emerging needs.
• Participate in professional networks and learning opportunities to maintain current knowledge in epidemiology and public health.
• Promote ethical data practices, confidentiality, and responsible use of information in all assessment activities.
• Identify knowledge gaps and contribute to developing tools, resources, and processes that strengthen organizational capacity.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s Degree in Epidemiology or a Master’s of Public Health Degree with a specialization in Epidemiology
• At least two years of experience as an Epidemiologist in a population health or related setting.
• Several years of experience conducting data analysis using statistical software such as Stata, SAS, SPSS, EpiData, ArcGIS, and familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other packages and programming languages currently used to collect, analyze, and report epidemiological data in Ontario.

Preferred

• In-depth knowledge of current issues and practices related to epidemiology, public health, and health outcomes.
• Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated skills in epidemiological and statistical methods, applied research, and current related best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in using public health indicators.
• Familiarity with program planning and evaluation.
• Experience with Internet, intranet, and external data warehouse environments and their application to related projects and programs.

Addditional Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to summarize complex data into understandable, user-friendly explanations and formats for management, staff, and the general public
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to meet competing priorities.

Proficiency with Microsoft 365, collaboration tools, and emerging technlogies, including AI-enabled tools

Union Status:

CUPE

Reports To:

Program Manager

n/a

Hours of Work:

8:30am – 4:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends

• Demonstrates inclusive, respectful practice when working with colleagues and the community
• Applies an equity lens to decisions, interactions, and service delivery
• Contributes to culturally safe environments, including engagement in required training

Wage Grid:

CUPE Wage Grid 8 $44.96 - $52.11 hourly

All WECHU staff are required to show proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella and varicella through immunization records or blood work AND provide a two-step Mantoux tuberculin skin test or one-step Interferon Gamma Release Assay test PRIOR to employment start.

A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) will be required as a condition of employment.

This position includes the option of hybrid work, whereby employees may be able to work remotely or from the office, based on departmental needs, job duties and personal work preferences. The successful candidate must reside within the province of Ontario and must be available to attend the office upon request.

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in any part of the process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

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