About the Role
The Capacity Building team is seeking a practicum student to support the planning and coordination of educational programming activities, including live and virtual professional development events. The student will contribute to projects aligned with PHO’s Strategic Direction #3, focusing on advancing public health and health workforce capacity and knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning and coordination of educational programming activities.
- Support the team with projects associated with PHO’s Strategic Direction #3.
- Apply project management and evaluation skills to support the planning and execution of educational programming and professional development offerings.
- Analyze and assess evaluation findings and collaboratively develop reports to inform strategic planning.
- Contribute to the development of hands-on learning experiences and educational programming offered by PHO.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Host virtual events via Zoom.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s program requiring an experiential learning/practicum component.
- Excellent organization, written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in, and familiarity with, evaluation projects, program planning, educational programming, and/or events hosting.
- Attention to detail and strong English communication skills (both written and verbal) are required.
- Computer proficiency including O365 products (e.g., Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Strong collaboration skills and interest in working with and across different teams.
- Must be currently enrolled in an academic program where a practicum placement is required.
- Must be currently residing in Ontario and attending a Canadian academic institution.
Skills
- Project management
- Evaluation skills
- Program planning
- Educational programming
- Events hosting
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- English communication
- Collaboration
- O365 products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Full time
- Fixed Term
Experience Level
- Practicum Student
Education Level
- Master's program
Salary/Compensations
- Paid placement
About the Company
- Public Health Ontario (PHO) is an agency of the Government of Ontario dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Ontarians and reducing inequities in health.
- We link public health practitioners, front-line health workers and researchers to the best scientific intelligence and knowledge from around the world.
- With our partners in government, public health and health care, we provide the scientific evidence and expert guidance that shapes policies and practices for a healthier Ontario.
- PHO has locations across Ontario, including 11 laboratory sites.
Equal Opportunity
- 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 HR_Inquiries@oahpp.ca.
- 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.
