Epidemiologist

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• Posted: Nov 9, 2026
• Department: Health Services
• Location: Toronto, Ontario
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends depending on operational requirements
• City of Toronto employees must apply through Internal Job Posting Portal

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Department: Health Services · Posted: Nov 9, 2026 Apply now » EPIDEMIOLOGIST • Reporting to the Manager of Communicable Disease and Epidemiology, the Epidemiologist provides epidemiological expertise and support to programs in Toronto Public Health, including advice and support related to the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of surveillance data, for assessing communicable disease and environmental health indicators. Epidemiologists also act as a consultant on epidemiological, statistical, and evaluative methods as they apply to communicable disease and/or environmental health. • 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 communicable disease and/or environmental health 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 communicable disease and/or environmental health data and for collaborative epidemiological research. • Provides consultation, training and support to Toronto Public Health and other City staff on environmental health, communicable disease, epidemiological, statistical, survey and evaluative methods. • Responds to requests for environmental health and communicable disease information from staff, the public, external agencies and community organizations. • Identifies new opportunities, technologies, and methods for environmental health surveillance, including reporting, data analysis and dissemination mechanisms. • 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. • Experience in a public health or related agency as an epidemiologist or in similar role, preferably with expertise in environmental health and/or communicable disease epidemiology or population health assessment. • Knowledge of current public health issues, epidemiological concepts, and quality assurance principles related to communicable disease and environmental health; experience in communicable disease considered an asset. • Knowledge and skills in epidemiological and statistical methods and applied research. • 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. City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal. The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity. The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process. Apply now » • Reporting to the Manager of Communicable Disease and Epidemiology, the Epidemiologist provides epidemiological expertise and support to programs in Toronto Public Health, including advice and support related to the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of surveillance data, for assessing communicable disease and environmental health indicators. Epidemiologists also act as a consultant on epidemiological, statistical, and evaluative methods as they apply to communicable disease and/or environmental health. • 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 communicable disease and/or environmental health 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 communicable disease and/or environmental health data and for collaborative epidemiological research. • Provides consultation, training and support to Toronto Public Health and other City staff on environmental health, communicable disease, epidemiological, statistical, survey and evaluative methods. • Responds to requests for environmental health and communicable disease information from staff, the public, external agencies and community organizations. • Identifies new opportunities, technologies, and methods for environmental health surveillance, including reporting, data analysis and dissemination mechanisms. • 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. • Experience in a public health or related agency as an epidemiologist or in similar role, preferably with expertise in environmental health and/or communicable disease epidemiology or population health assessment. • Knowledge of current public health issues, epidemiological concepts, and quality assurance principles related to communicable disease and environmental health; experience in communicable disease considered an asset. • Knowledge and skills in epidemiological and statistical methods and applied research. • 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. City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal. The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity. The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process. • Reporting to the Manager of Communicable Disease and Epidemiology, the Epidemiologist provides epidemiological expertise and support to programs in Toronto Public Health, including advice and support related to the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of surveillance data, for assessing communicable disease and environmental health indicators. Epidemiologists also act as a consultant on epidemiological, statistical, and evaluative methods as they apply to communicable disease and/or environmental health. • 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 communicable disease and/or environmental health 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 participat