Intern - Data Systems, Public Health
Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.
Looking for an exciting job opportunity that will launch your career? Halton Region’s internship program provides a paid one-year professional opportunity that allows you to gain valuable experience and build the skill set you need to build a successful career.
The internship position will be onsite. The opportunity to participate in Halton’s Hybrid work program may be discussed with your supervisor.
Posting ID: 5001
Department: Health
Division: Public Health Resources
Compensation: $58,887 + 3 weeks' paid vacation and partial benefits (health & dental)
Job Type: Contract > 1 Year
Contract Duration:
June 8, 2026 to June 4, 2027.
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: 1 - Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville (Office of the Chair)
Employee Group: OCT
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Posting Date: February 13th, 2026
Application Deadline: February 27th, 2026
To be eligible to apply for an intern position, you must meet the following criteria:
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- In possession of a Social Insurance Number at time of hire.
- You have graduated or will graduate with a recognized post-secondary degree or diploma, post-graduate certificate or diploma between January 2025 and June 2026.
Job Summary
The Public Health Data Systems Intern will play a key role in advancing public health’s digital, data, and analytic priorities. Working with Public Health Surveillance (PHS), the intern will support efforts to modernize data systems and strengthen the analytics/reporting infrastructure that supports population health assessment, operational reporting, and evidence‑informed decision-making.
This position is ideal for a student eager to apply technical skills, analytical thinking, and curiosity to real‑world public health challenges.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with program areas and Regional IT staff to support the design and implementation of modernized data systems and reporting tools.
- Understand documentation requirements, process flows, and opportunities for automation of current analytic/reporting processes.
- Collaborate with Epidemiologists and Data Analysts to design workflows to improve the creation of dashboards that inform program planning, performance monitoring, and situational awareness.
- Assist in the design and development of data pipelines that automate the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of public health and program data for the future.
- Support the integration of diverse datasets into cloud-based environments (e.g., Azure SQL Database, data warehouse, or data lake).
- Contribute ideas and digital solutions that streamline data workflows, improve data accessibility, and modernize reporting processes.
- Support troubleshooting, quality checks, and issue resolution for data and system-related inquiries.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
- A recent graduate or will graduate by June 2026 from a postsecondary program in Data Science, Data Engineering, Computer Science, Health Informatics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Experience with at least one programming or scripting language: Python, SQL, or R.
- Understanding of data pipelines, ETL processes, and data modeling.
- Experience with data visualization tools, preferably Power BI.
- Experience working with relational databases, data management principles, and structured data environments (e.g., data warehouses, data lakes, automated data pipelines).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new tools or methods, and respond positively to feedback.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with cloud-based data solutions such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with public health concepts, population health data sources, or relevant legislation (e.g., PHIPA) would be an asset
Working/ Employment Conditions
- Must meet eligibility requirements for Halton Region’s internship program.
- Current (within 6 months) acceptable Criminal Records Check by the first day of employment.
- Hybrid work model: minimum of 3 days in office
- May be required to travel within Halton Region for meetings or project support (as applicable).
Important information about your application:
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. As an intern at Halton, you will gain professional growth and development working alongside your mentors. You will be part of a progressive, service-focused and award winning employer.
