Smoke-Free Ontario Act Test Shoppers #22-127 (Job opportunity)

Casual (sporadic – no minimum guarantee of hours) – Recruitment #22-127 (Non-Union)

Division: Health Protection

Location: Main Office – 1300 Paris St., Sudbury

Salary: $15.60 per hour

Public Health Sudbury & Districts is currently seeking Smoke-Free Ontario Act Test Shoppers who will be working under the guidance of a Smoke-Free Ontario Act Enforcement Officer. The SFOA Test Shoppers will assist with monitoring retailers in the Sudbury & District area for compliance with youth access restrictions under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act.

Responsibilities:

Attempt to purchase tobacco, e-cigarettes and e-cigarette components at various retail premises.
Write detailed and accurate notes with respect to their actions and observations made while attempting to purchase the tobacco or e-cigarette product.
Communicate the events that occurred to the Tobacco Enforcement Officer accompanying them.
Identify the person who sold them the product.
Attend and give credible testimony in court (sometimes during school hours).
Understand the tobacco control program including its goals and objectives.

Requirements:

Currently enrolled in secondary school.
Proven age requirement (14.5 to 16 years of age).
Be willing and able to ask retailers for e-cigarettes, components of e-cigarettes, and tobacco products.
Be willing and able to identify persons who sell them e-cigarettes, e-cigarette components or tobacco products.
Be willing and able to allow photos (of themselves) to be used as evidence.
Ability and willingness to attend court, when needed.
Strong observation skills, and ability to recall details and enter these observations legibly into a notebook.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Self-confidence and self-assuredness with an ability to maintain confidential information.
High standards of personal integrity, honesty, and respect.
Ability to grasp and understand concepts relating to law enforcement and prosecutions.
Ability to think under pressure and use judgement in situations.
Proficiency in both official languages is an asset.

Send resumés with cover letter to:

Human Resources, Corporate Services Division
Public Health Sudbury & Districts
1300 Paris Street, Sudbury, ON P3E 3A3

Email: recruitment@phsd.ca

Please include the recruitment number in the subject line.
Please include cover letter and resumé in one PDF or Word document.

Tel: 705.522.9200 ext. 570
Fax: 705.522.5182

Application Deadline:

This competition will remain open until the position is filled.

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This item was last modified on October 2, 2023