Job Description

Public Health Agency of Canada and National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases


Various locations


ST-DNT-00


$25.17 to $38.38 per hour (Master's Level $25.17 to $31.69 | Doctorate Level $29.64 to $38.38 - varies as per level of education and experience)
For further information on the organization, please visit Public Health Agency of Canada and National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases


For further information on the Research Affiliate Program please visit: Research Affiliate Program


For further information on the organizations, please visit NCCID

Closing date: 30 July 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:

Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

Apply online

Important messages

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.


Assessment accommodation


About the position:

Under supervision, the candidate will conduct research to advance public health and knowledge of infectious diseases, specifically DOT (Directly observed therapy) for Tuberculosis (TB).

This includes examining the current evidence and providing knowledge mobilization on the history of and evidence for and against DOT for TB. Considerations of how best to support TB patients and their families in communities will be the focus of this position and the end


products. The student's knowledge translation products and presentations will be for public health and wider practitioner audiences.



Responsibilities:

Conducts literature reviews and succinctly synthesizes evidence on 1) the history of directly observed therapy (DOT) for tuberculosis patient treatment; and 2) other essential patient supports; Contributes to and develops oral and visual presentations, undertakes new knowledge translation products (could include infographics, podcast, plain language materials, posters, etc.), and coordinates tasks. Contributes to ensuring that explicit equity and diversity considerations have been incorporated into all activities, products, and outputs listed above. Provides regular reporting. Undertakes other duties as assigned.

Work environment

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Graduate student will be supervised jointly by NCCID and PHAC. NCCID will provide day-to-day support to the student, as well as office space and desktop three days per week. Hybrid time divided between two Winnipeg offices and potentially work from home. Typical office and remote days may fluctuate depending on management functions. Flexibility is required by the employee to manage days in the office and working remotely from home.

Intent of the process

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This process is intended to hire 1 student for a 16-week, full-time term.


Start date is flexible, term must be completed by December 19, 2025.


Hours of work: 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm



The successful candidate will be expected to report in office in Winnipeg, Manitoba in accordance with the hybrid working model.

Positions to be filled:

1

Information you must provide

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Your resume.


A covering letter "In order to be considered, your cover letter must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)."


Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

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Education:

Currently enrolled in full-time studies at the Graduate level by the post-secondary academic institution at which you are currently enrolled, pending approval of acceptance, or in the process of submitting your application (Proof of enrollment will be required prior to start date).


Degree equivalency


Experience:

Experience and knowledge in population health and/or public health. Knowledge translation or plain language communications. Demonstrated experience conducing literature reviews.


In the context of student recruitment in the Federal Public Service, the experience can be acquired through the studies, work experience, or volunteer activities.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

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English essential


Information on language requirements


Competencies:

Demonstrating integrity and respect. Thinking things through. Working effectively with others. Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
Abilities:

Effective oral and written skills (i.e. plain language, web content or journalism style). Demonstrated ability to convene meetings and to hear and respond to comments and issues. Demonstrated ability to self-manage to meet deadlines. Creative problem-solving and strategic planning abilities.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

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Asset:

Demonstrated understanding of public health systems in Canada. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of public health infectious diseases. Knowledge of First Nations, Metis and/or Inuit public health and communities.

Conditions of employment

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Reliability security clearance.



Note: Each student hired through the Research Affiliate Program (RAP) must meet the security requirements of the position as a condition of employment. Therefore, the student will be asked by the hiring organization to complete security-related documents.

Other information

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The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.


Information on employment equity


Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applications will be accepted on-line only. Please click on the button "Apply NOW"

below.

Preference

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Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.