Field Operator West Nile Virus Vector Borne Diseases - Toronto, Canada - City of Toronto

City of Toronto

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2 weeks ago

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Description

Job ID: 45892

Job Category:
Health Services

Division & Section:
Public Health, PH Healthy Environment

Work Location:399 The West Mall

Job Type & Duration:
Full-time,Temporary Vacancy (Approximately 6 months)

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade:
$ $36.55, PSG**:TF4066;
Wage Grade: 8.

Shift Information:
Monday to Friday - 35 hours per week.

Affiliation:
L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open:
One (1)

Posting Period: 20-March-2024 to 3-April-2024

Major Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager, Healthy Environments, the Field Operator - West Nile Virus / Vector Borne Disease will carry out field and analytical work in support of the monitoring program.

Prepares CDC light traps and coolers for service provider use
Conducts quality assurance checks of the CDC light traps set by the service provider
Cleans all laboratory equipment manually as required
Conducts quality assurance of catch basin treatment by the applicator
Conducts surveys of Toronto Parks to determine the extent and production of mosquito breeding grounds (where females lay eggs, larvae and pupae develop and adults emerge)
Conducts WNV standing water investigations in response to complaints on public property.
Assists Public Health Inspectors (PHI) with larvae identification for standing water complaints on private property
Reviews weekly mosquito surveillance information to determine where environmental scans are required
Conducts environmental scans and enters results into Toronto Healthy Environments Information System (THEIS)
Monitors surface water sites for mosquito larvae and makes referrals to contract service provider for larviciding of the site
Liaises with external groups as directed (e.g., Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PFR) or pest control companies relevant to reducing mosquito breeding site)
Records physical information and Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates GPS handheld units at each surface water site
Samples surface water for mosquito larval and inputs information into THEIS
Identifies different species of larvae or at least to genera using Mosquito identification guide
Provides and carries out speaking engagements for community and businesses as directed
Conducts tick dragging as required
Identifies ticks collected and inputs data into THEIS
Assist PHI with passive tick identification
Assists in implementation of Vector Borne Diseases operational plan
Participates in media events as required

Key Qualifications:

Postsecondary education in Environmental Sciences (Biology, Chemistry) or approved equivalent of education and experience. Preference will be given to applicants with training and proficiency in bacteriology and vector borne diseases.
Experience in mosquito identification and testing; and tick dragging, including tick identification.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Possession of a valid Ontario Driver's Licence Class "G" and access to a vehicle.

You must also have:

Knowledge of instrumental methods of analysis, and some experience with microscopy.
Good organizational skills.
Must be available to travel to other work locations, as required.

Notes:

Job Duration Information:
Approximately 6 months (

Start Date:
Approximately from May 13th, 2024 to to November 15, 2024)

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