Tobacco Test Shopper - Competition #2025-21
Owen Sound, ON
Grey Bruce Public Health
Working with Grey Bruce communities to protect and promote health.
Temporary Part-Time
The Tobacco Test Shopper undertakes the following duties in support of Grey Bruce Public Health’s Environmental Health Programs.
Duties
- Approach the retail clerk and request specified tobacco products/electronic cigarettes
- Give straightforward and honest answers to questions asked by the retailer that are related to the purchase of tobacco products/electronic cigarettes
- Make observations to be able to describe the retail outlet and retail clerk
- Communicate observations to the Enforcement and Education Officer and complete a Test Shopper Report form
- Turn over any tobacco products/electronic cigarettes/other products purchased to the Enforcement and Education Officer
- May be required, on occasion, to appear in court as a Crown witness and provide evidence
Qualifications
- Ability to speak clearly and be understood
- Writes information clearly and legibly
- Relates well with others
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Must be between the ages of 15 – 18 within the 2026 calendar year
Other:
- Must be willing to consent to have photograph taken
Please submit a resume and cover letter, quoting Competition 2025-21 in the subject line to: apply.jobs@publichealthgreybruce.on.ca
Please note that this position will remain posted until filled. We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to move forward will be contacted.
Grey Bruce Public Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer; valuing and respecting diversity. We encourage applications from qualified members of the four designated groups. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
In accordance with Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection. We thank you in advance for your interest in the above-noted position. However, please note that only those applicants receiving an interview will be advised of the recruitment outcome.
