City of Toronto Hiring for EPIDEMIOLOGIST at Toronto, ON Full Time

Job Category: Health Services

Division & Section: Public Health, PH Communicable Disease Control

Work Location: TORONTO PUBLIC HEALTH HEADQUARTERS, 277 Victoria Street

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent Vacancy

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $46.38 – $50.82, PSG: TF0161; Wage Grade:15

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: L79 Full-time

Candidate List will be established. For applicability and duration, see below.

Number of Positions Open: 1

Posting Period: 18-Oct-2021 to 1-Nov-2021

Reporting to the Manager of Epidemiology and Data Analytics, the Epidemiologist provides epidemiological expertise and support to programs in Toronto Public Health, including advice and support related to the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of surveillance data, for assessing community health status and communicable disease control and prevention. Acts as a consultant on epidemiological, statistical, and evaluative methods as they apply to communicable diseases.

Initiates, plans, designs, organizes, implements and evaluates epidemiological research on health status factors that affect the health of the population in Toronto and the need for and delivery of public health services

Develops and analyzes epidemiological and other related indicators and research strategies

Facilitates the use of epidemiological evidence by providing and integrating community health status information in program and service planning, monitoring and evaluation

Identifies emerging issues and trends related to communicable disease and community health status and proposes appropriate response

Applies quality assurance methods for epidemiological analysis and reports as appropriate

Performs epidemiological analysis, interprets data, and summarizes relevant findings in reports for internal and external stakeholders. Uses appropriate computer applications and presents results in an understandable format including charts, graphs, maps, etc.

Chairs or participates as a member of internal work groups and committees and represents the Medical Officer of Health on external work groups and committees

Liaises with provincial ministries, health units, research and information organizations, other City Departments, external agencies and partners to provide access to current epidemiology and community health status knowledge and for collaborative epidemiological research

Provides consultation, training and support to Toronto Public Health and other City staff on communicable disease control, community health status information, epidemiological, statistical, survey and evaluative methods

Liaises with provincial agencies, health units, research and information organizations, other city departments, external agencies and partners to provide access to current communicable disease data, and for collaborative epidemiological research

Responds to requests for communicable disease and community health status information from staff, the public, external agencies and community organizations, and the media as directed

Identifies new opportunities, technologies, and methods for communicable disease surveillance, including reporting, data analysis and dissemination mechanisms

Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

Master’s degree in Epidemiology, or a related discipline, or the approved equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Considerable experience in a public health or related agency as a communicable disease epidemiologist.

Considerable experience using statistical analysis software such as SAS, R, and/or SPSS, and programming languages currently used to collect, analyze and report epidemiological data in Ontario.

Experience with extracting and analysing iPHIS data, using Cognos Report Net (CRN), or extracting and analysing data from CCM.

You must also have:
Knowledge of current public health issues, epidemiological concepts, and quality assurance principles related to communicable diseases.

Knowledge and skills in epidemiological and statistical methods and applied research.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet competing priorities.

Ability to communicate effectively, to prepare written reports, and make oral presentations.

Ability to direct and work effectively with staff and to utilize positive problem solving solutions.

Ability to use Cognos Report Net (CRN), CCM, Check Market (or other online survey tool) Tableau (and other data visualization software) would be an asset.

Training in and/or experience related to quality/quality improvement.

Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and respond to competing priorities.

Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and weekends depending on operational requirements.

Familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Ability to travel to various Toronto Public Health office, as required.

Note: All City of Toronto employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City’s Mandatory Vaccination Policy.

NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:

City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City’s Internal Job Posting Portal.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.