Careers
As of January 1, 2025, Southeast Public Health (SEPH) is a newly merged entity made up of three legacy public health units, each with its own collective agreement. This may result in similar job postings appearing at different locations or with varying compensation rates.
We appreciate your understanding as we work toward a unified structure.
Job postings
Program Assistant
Position summary
The Program Assistant provides assistance and support to at least one team, division, director, manager, or supervisor. Acts as a central point of access, an advocate, and an ambassador to the program(s) and organization through the provision of quality customer service and support in accordance with Southeast Public Health’s policies, procedures, and values.
Required qualifications
- Office Administration certificate from a recognized school or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Minimum of two years’ general office experience;
- Minimum keyboarding speed of forty words per minute with 95% accuracy;
- Minimum data entry speed of 175 keystrokes per minute with 95% accuracy;
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Level 2, Excel Level 1);
- Demonstrated ability to learn various computers programs and applications;
- Demonstrated customer service skills;
- Satisfactory police record check (CRC/VSC) (identified on posting);
- French language an asset;
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis;
- Demonstrated ability to meet the physical demands of the position;
How to apply
Resumes must be received by Human Resources (HR@SoutheastPH.ca) by Monday, August 17, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Please quote the competition number on your application.
Legal statements
Southeast Public Health provides support in its recruitment processes for all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations will be made, upon request, for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
Public Health Inspector
Position summary
To provide public health inspection duties in the Infection Prevention and Control Program in a generalized multi-disciplinary health program setting, with a focus on Ontario Public Health Standards in particular the Infectious and Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control Standard and accompanying protocols.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; those with a degree in a program of instruction approved by the Board of Certification CIPHI;
- Current Certification by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors;
- Experience with Infection Prevention and Control, iPHIS, case management of Diseases of Public Health Significance, institutional outbreak management, inspection of personal services settings;
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in health promotion, and illness and injury prevention strategies (individuals, groups and populations), coalition building and community partnerships;
- Demonstrated knowledge of public health sciences;
- Demonstrated skill in the use of community development, social marketing and public policy strategies;
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and public relations skills, with capacity to relate to a wide variety of partners internal and external;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, flexibility, leadership and decision-making skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team and with other community agencies as well as independently with minimal supervision;
- Two years of public health inspection experience within the past five years;
- Work constructively and contribute to a harmonious and effective work environment;
- Handle work in a professional manner with tact, diplomacy and confidentiality;
- Strong time management and organizational skills, able to deal with many competing demands in a calm, professional and independent manner;
- Solid problem-solving abilities, ability to set priorities and manage conflicting demands;
- Careful attention to detail;
- Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office and various computer programs in a Windows environment;
- Current immunization in accordance with Southeast Public Health Policy;
- Criminal record check;
- Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
Preferred qualifications
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC);
- Current membership in CIPHI(C).
How to apply
Resumes must be received by Human Resources (HR@SoutheastPH.ca) by August 11, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Please quote the competition number on your application.
Legal statements
Southeast Public Health provides support in its recruitment processes for all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations will be made, upon request, for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
Public Health Inspector
Position summary
To provide public health inspection duties in the Infection Prevention and Control Program in a generalized multi-disciplinary health program setting, with a focus on Ontario Public Health Standards in particular the Infectious and Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control Standard and accompanying protocols.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; those with a degree in a program of instruction approved by the Board of Certification CIPHI;
- Current Certification by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors;
- Experience with Infection Prevention and Control, iPHIS, case management of Diseases of Public Health Significance, institutional outbreak management, inspection of personal services settings
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in health promotion, and illness and injury prevention strategies (individuals, groups and populations), coalition building and community partnerships;
- Demonstrated knowledge of public health sciences;
- Demonstrated skill in the use of community development, social marketing and public policy strategies;
- Demonstrated skill in the use of community development, social marketing and public policy strategies;
- Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, flexibility, leadership and decision-making skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team and with other community agencies as well as independently with minimal supervision;
- Two years of public health inspection experience within the past five years;
- Work constructively and contribute to a harmonious and effective work environment;
- Handle work in a professional manner with tact, diplomacy and confidentiality;
- Strong time management and organizational skills, able to deal with many competing demands in a calm, professional and independent manner;
- Strong time management and organizational skills, able to deal with many competing demands in a calm, professional and independent manner;
- Careful attention to detail;
- Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office and various computer programs in a Windows environment;
- Current immunization in accordance with Southeast Public Health Policy;
- Criminal record check;
- Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
Preferred qualifications
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC);
- Current membership in CIPHI(C).
Salary range
$79,865.24 to $89,485.24
How to apply
Resumes must be received by Human Resources (HR@SoutheastPH.ca) by August 5, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Please quote the competition number on your application.
Legal statements
Southeast Public Health supports diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, economic circumstance, marital status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and gender expression, race, religion, and sexual orientation. Accommodations will be made, upon request, for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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