Laboratory Summer Student

Location: PHO Corporate Office \& Toronto Laboratory, 661 University Avenue, Toronto, ON

Department: Enteric, Environmental, Molecular Surveillance \& MSS

This posting is to fill a current vacancy.

The Role

Public Health Ontario is looking for students to join us this summer to support our water testing program. We operate one of the largest public health laboratory systems in the world with 11 locations across Ontario (Hamilton, Kingston, London, Orillia, Ottawa, Peterborough, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Timmins and Toronto). Please visit our Laboratory Services page to learn more about our water testing program!

Number of positions: 1

Duration: 15 Weeks

Hours of work: 36\.25 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Handling and processing water samples for environmental bacteriology.
• Clerical duties and customer service.

Knowledge And Skills-

• Knowledge of laboratory safety.
• Ability to identify problems with equipment and refer to appropriate action.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures related to the handling of biological hazards.

Education And Experience-

• Preference will be given to students currently enrolled in a post-secondary program which focuses on public health, micro-biology, bacteriology, life sciences, and/or laboratory technologist/technician program.

Duration: Student (Fixed Term), 3 month(s)

Hours of Work: Full time, 36\.25 hours per week

Compensation Group:Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Compensation Range :$17\.60 - $17\.75

Posting Date: 03-3-2026

Closing Date: 03-18-2026

Please note:

applications will be received no later than 11:59pm on the date preceding the closing date as indicated on the Job Requisition.

Note: Internal candidates will be considered first.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

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 [email protected]. 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.