Epidemiologist

Competition # : 49623

Department:
Health and Wellness

Location:

HALIFAX

Type of Employment:
Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 02-Sep-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

The Department of Health and Wellness offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. Along with our partners, including the Nova Scotia Health Authority and the IWK Health Centre, we are committed to continually improving our health care system. With a focus on continual improvements within the Health System, the department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery.

To do this, we need leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference.

This 18-month term Epidemiologist 2 position provides a unique opportunity to advance public health work at the intersection of environmental health, climate change, extreme heat, and the health care system.

You will provide epidemiological support for the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of climate change and environmental health surveillance projects. You will work as part of multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with local, provincial, and system partners to assess climate-related health risks and support evidence-informed public health action.

• Collecting, managing, analyzing, and interpreting epidemiological data;
• Identifying and assessing appropriate data sources to support departmental and health system needs related to environmental health and climate change;
• Conducting literature reviews and leading statistical analyses;
• Producing clear epidemiology reports and surveillance products for departmental, health system, partner, and public audiences;
• Monitoring regional, provincial, national, and international trends in environmental and climate-related health risks; and
• Synthesizing evidence to support the development and implementation of evidence-informed policies, standards, and practices.

As the successful candidate, you have a bachelor's degree in a health profession, science, or social science and five years of related experience; or a master's degree in epidemiology and three years of related experience.

You have content expertise in public health surveillance and strong skills across the full surveillance cycle, from data acquisition and analysis to knowledge translation, dissemination, and communication. Demonstrated expertise is required in surveillance methodologies, advanced analytical techniques, and the clear communication of findings to varied audiences.

You bring leadership, sound judgment, and innovation to your work, along with excellent communication skills, strong partnership and collaboration abilities, and experience contributing effectively within teams.

Experience in climate-related or environmental health surveillance is considered an asset.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, Benefits for government employees.

This position is based in a regular office environment and includes ongoing collaboration with colleagues in the Public Health Branch at the Department of Health and Wellness, across government, with Nova Scotia Health, and with other departments, agencies, and partners.

This is a term position (approx 18 months) based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Note that the position status (term/temporary) is dependent on the start date of the candidate and the overall duration of position, in alignment with the timelines outlined in the collective agreement.

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths

Pay Grade: PREP 17

Salary Range: $3,596.04 - $4,223.52 Bi-Weekly

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other…