About the role#
The Capacity Building team at Public Health Ontario is looking for a practicum student to help coordinate educational programming. You will work with a team of Education Specialists, Events Specialists, and a lead coordinator. This role supports PHO's Strategic Direction #3, which focuses on advancing public health workforce capacity and knowledge to improve population health.
What you'll do#
- Support the planning and execution of professional development events and educational activities.
- Apply project management and evaluation skills to ongoing work.
- Analyze findings to help inform strategic planning.
- Create tools and resources for program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Develop presentations that summarize project progress and findings.
- Host virtual events for the team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional groups to develop hands-on learning experiences.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master’s program that requires an experiential learning or practicum component.
- Strong organization and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Interest in or familiarity with program planning, evaluation, and event hosting.
- Ability to work well within and across different teams.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, full-time paid placement located in Toronto, Ontario.
- The term runs from January to April 2027.
- This position is open to students residing in Ontario and attending a Canadian academic institution.
About Public Health Ontario
Public Health Ontario is a government agency founded in 2007. It provides scientific evidence and expert guidance on topics like infectious disease, chronic disease, and microbiology. The organization operates 11 laboratory sites across Ontario to support public health practice and research. It employs 1,273 people and maintains its headquarters in Toronto.
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