Southwestern Public Health prides itself on the flexible work environment that employees have come to appreciate and value. SWPH is a workplace where employees are integral to the research, planning, collaborative efforts and delivery of programs and services.
This position is presently located at the St. Thomas site.
This posting is for one (1) current vacancy.
The supply of tobacco to persons under the age of 19 years is illegal under the Smoke Free Ontario Act (SFOA).
To monitor compliance with the SFOA, under-aged test shoppers are hired to carry out compliance and enforcement checks (attempt to purchase tobacco products).
Test shoppers are trained and carry out activities under the supervision of a Tobacco Enforcement Officer.
As the successful candidate between the age of 15 to 18, you will work with Tobacco Enforcement team at Southwestern Public Health to ensure that tobacco retail outlets ask for I.D. and refuse to sell tobacco to those under the age of 19.

Qualifications

• Excellent work ethic, interpersonal communication skills and be able to observe and recall details of their activities for subsequent field notes.
• Ability to problem solve and think on your feet
• Excellent note taking skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills

• Visit local retailers/vendors with a Tobacco Enforcement Officer and attempt to purchase tobacco products
• Check stores for proper signage
• Take notes detailing test shopping activities
• Attend court hearings as required
• Attend mandatory training
• Evening and weekend hours will be required.

Qualifications

• Excellent work ethic, interpersonal communication skills and be able to observe and recall details of their activities for subsequent field notes.
• Ability to problem solve and think on your feet
• Excellent note taking skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills.

Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Employment Agreement.
Salary Range: $19.50/hr
Will receive vacation pay each pay period.
A criminal reference check completed within the last six (6) months from a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPID), inclusive of vulnerable sector screening, will be required of the successful candidate.
Immunization Requirements: Fully vaccinated against COVID-19, are able to provide proof of immunization, and acknowledgement to follow Southwestern Public Health’s policies and processes related to COVID-19 management in the workplace.
Southwestern Public Health strives to meet the standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Customer Service Regulation, and will support candidates to modify our recruitment and selection process, should there be a need to modify or remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should a candidate be contacted and require accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment and selection processes, please notify the Human Resources representative who has contacted you