City of Toronto

EPIDEMIOLOGIST

City of Toronto • $109K — $119K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Epidemiology or related field is required.
  • Experience with statistical analysis software like SAS and R is essential.
  • Significant expertise in public health or similar roles, especially in population health assessment.
  • Thorough knowledge of epidemiological concepts and current public health issues.
  • Strong organizational skills, capable of managing conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and analyze community health indicators and research strategies.
  • Identify emerging trends in community health and propose actionable responses.
  • Perform detailed epidemiological analysis and disseminate findings in clear reports.
  • Represent the Medical Officer of Health in committees and external work groups.
  • Liaise with various stakeholders to access and share population health data.
  • Provide training and support on epidemiological methods to staff.
  • Respond to data requests from staff and external organizations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work schedule including potential for evening and weekend hours.
  • Collaborative work environment with public health professionals.
  • Access to advanced epidemiological tools and software.
Full Job Description
Job Title: EPIDEMIOLOGISTJob ID: 65658
Job Category: Health Services
Division & Section: Public Health, Epidemiology & Data Analytics Unit
Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John St. Toronto ON M5V 3C6
Job Type & Duration: 1 Full-time, 12-month vacancy
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $52.38- $57.39
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day, 35 hours a week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 06-JUL-2026 to 20-JUL-2026

NOTE: If you previously applied to the job posting #65375 for Epidemiologist position in the Toronto Public Health Division and are still intereted in being considered, you must apply to this job posting.

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager of Surveillance and Epidemiology, the Epidemiologist provides epidemiological expertise and support to programs in Toronto Public Health, including advice and support related to the analysis, interpretation and reporting of population health data for assessing the health status of the population. Epidemiologists also act as a consultant on epidemiological, statistical, and evaluative methods as they apply to population health.

Major Responsibilities
  • Develops and analyzes epidemiological and other related indicators and research strategies. Facilitates the use of epidemiological evidence by providing and integrating community health status information in program and service planning, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Identifies emerging issues and trends related to community health status and proposes appropriate responses.
  • Applies quality assurance methods for epidemiological analysis and reports as appropriate. Performs epidemiological analysis, interprets data, and summarizes relevant findings in reports for internal and external stakeholders. Uses appropriate computer applications and presents results in an understandable format including charts, graphs, maps, etc.
  • Chairs or participates as a member of internal work groups and committees and represents the Medical Officer of Health on external work groups and committees.
  • Liaises with provincial ministries, health units, research and information organizations, other City Departments, external agencies and partners to provide access to current epidemiology on population health data and for collaborative epidemiological research.
  • Provides consultation, training and support to Toronto Public Health and other City staff on population health, statistical, survey and evaluative methods.
  • Responds to requests for community health status information from staff, the public, external agencies and community organizations.
  • Identifies new opportunities, technologies, and methods for community health status including reporting, data analysis and dissemination mechanisms.

Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
  1. A Master's Degree in Epidemiology or related discipline.
  2. Considerable experience using statistical analysis software such as SAS, and/or R, and programming languages currently used to collect, analyze, and report epidemiological data in Ontario.
  3. Considerable experience in a public health or related agency as an epidemiologist or in similar role, preferably with expertise in population health assessment.


You must also have:
  • Knowledge of current public health issues, epidemiological concepts, and quality assurance principles related to population health status.
  • Knowledge and skills in epidemiological and statistical methods and applied research.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet competing priorities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, to prepare written reports, and make oral presentations.
  • Ability to direct and work effectively with staff and to utilize positive problem-solving solutions.
  • Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and respond to competing priorities. Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and weekends depending on operational requirements.
  • Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint.


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