Responsibilities

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- Lead collection and analysis of epidemiological data from a variety of sources and provide interpretation to key stakeholders, including but not limited to, elected officials, policy makers, researchers, and community members.
- Collaborate closely with regional, provincial, and federal health partners on shared public health priorities and activities.
- Contribute to the development of collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to exchange/clarify information and to enhance the dissemination of and access to information.
- Lead the development, maintenance, and evaluation of surveillance systems for communicable and non-communicable diseases.
- Write timely annual and ad hoc epidemiological reports on a variety of health topics, to support departmental reporting, policy and program development, as well as advocacy and funding applications.
- Participate in key initiatives including the TB elimination strategy and the development and rollout of a provincial Electronic Medical Record system.
- Critically evaluate current and planned public health programs in the region,



and provide strategic advice and recommendations for program improvements.
- Support data collection and provide advice during outbreak investigations in Nunatsiavut.
- Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

- Master’s degree in Epidemiology (e.g. MSc, MPH) with 5 years related experience in a Public Health setting or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
- Experience with project management;
- Experience with partnership development and maintenance.

Assets
- Bilingual in Inuttitut and English both spoken and written;
- A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Diver license is a condition of employment.

Perks

- Competitive Paid Leave Package
- Travel Benefit
- Labrador Allowance
- Group insurance including health and dental
- Group pension

Department: Health & Social Development Location: Nunatsiavut (Nain, Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik, Rigolet)/Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Term: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: November 13, 2026

How To Apply

Please submit your resume to [email protected].

Applications should be submitted before 4:30 pm on closing day.

📌 EPIDEMIOLOGIST (Happy Valley-Goose Bay)
🏢 Nunatsiavut Government.
📍 Happy Valley-Goose Bay