Laboratory Summer Student

Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion is seeking summer students to support their water testing program. Selected candidates will handle water samples, perform clerical duties, and gain valuable hands-on experience in one of the largest public health laboratory systems in Ontario. This paid position offers students an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of public health and laboratory practices while working full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Preference for students in relevant postsecondary programs.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices is crucial.
• Ability to follow strict protocols related to biological hazards.

Responsibilities

• Handling and processing water samples for environmental bacteriology.
• Performing clerical duties and providing customer service.

Skills

Knowledge of laboratory safety

Problem identification

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Currently enrolled in a postsecondary program in public health, microbiology, or life sciences

Job description

Location : PHO Corporate Office & Toronto Laboratory 661 University Avenue Toronto ON

Department : Front End Processing

The Role :

Public Health Ontario is looking for students to join us this summer to support our water testing program. We operate one of the largest public health laboratory systems in the world with 11 locations across Ontario (Hamilton Kingston London Orillia Ottawa Peterborough Sault Ste. Marie Sudbury Thunder Bay Timmins and Toronto). Please visit our Laboratory Services page to learn more about our water testing program!

Number of positions : 8

Duration : 1012 weeks (5 days per week)

Hours of work : 36.25 hours per week

Key Responsibilities :

• Handling and processing water samples for environmental bacteriology.
• Clerical duties and customer service.

Knowledge and Skills :

• Knowledge of laboratory safety.
• Ability to identify problems with equipment and refer to appropriate action.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures related to the handling of biological hazards.

Education and Experience :

• Preference will be given to students currently enrolled in a postsecondary program which focuses on public health microbiology bacteriology life sciences and / or laboratory technologist / technician program.

Duration : Student (Fixed Term) 2 month(s)

Hours of Work : Full time 36.25 hours per week

Salary : $17.20 $17.35

Posting Date : Closing Date :

Please note : applications will be received no later than 11 : 59pm on the date preceding the closing date as indicated on the Job Requisition.

Note : Internal candidates will be considered first.

While we thank all applicants for their interest only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only and not for any other purpose.

PHO is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to create a diverse inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals. Any candidate who requires a job posting in an alternative format may email a request to Once an applicant has been selected for an interview they can inform PHO about any accommodations they may require at any stage of the interview process.

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 17 - 17

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Summer Student • Toronto, Ontario, Canada