Gavin Grech
Cambridge,Canada
Summary
Environmental Public Health student (graduate April 2025) with hands-on experience in inspections, infection prevention and control, and vector-borne disease management. Skilled in applying the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA), Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS), and related regulations in field and placement settings. Proven ability to analyze data, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to protect community health. Actively pursuing CIPHI membership to further professional development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Public Health Inspector (Placement)
Grand Erie Public Health
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted inspections under the Food Premises Regulation (O. Reg. 493/17) and Personal Service Settings Regulation (O. Reg. 136/18).
- Applied infection prevention and control (IPAC) principles to ensure compliance and protect public safety.
- Assisted in environmental health initiatives, including risk assessments, complaint investigations, and public education.
- Collaborated with senior inspectors to develop inspection skills and apply public health legislation in real-world settings.
Field Agent
GDG Canada
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Applied biopesticides to roadside catch basins and public parks to prevent mosquito development and control West Nile virus vectors.
- Utilized ArcGIS for tracking work, observations, and treatments, ensuring accurate geospatial data collection and management.
- Adhered to strict quality control measures and underwent regular audits to maintain high standards of fieldwork.
- Contributed to protecting public health by reducing the risk of vector-borne diseases in the Halton region.
Floor Associate
Canadian Tire Corporation
Cambridge, ON
06.2020 - 06.2024
- Greet and assist customers in a friendly and approachable manner, addressing questions and guiding them to the appropriate products
- Collaborate with team members to execute floor moves, promotions, and product launches, contributing to an efficient and well-coordinated store layout.
Education
Bachelor (Honours) - Environmental Public Health
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ONSkills
- Knowledge of Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS), Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA), and regulatory requirements for food premises and personal service settings
- Practical experience with inspections, infection prevention and control (IPAC), and environmental health risk assessments
- Skilled in team collaboration and analysis (Hedgehog, ArcGIS) to support evidence-based decision-making
- Strong team collaboration and communication skills, developed through work with public health professionals and community stakeholders
Certification
- Health Impact Assessment
- Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS2: CORE – Understanding Research)
- PHO Principles of Techniques
- Core Competencies and Reprocessing – Infection Prevention and Control (PHO)
- Currently pursuing CIPHI membership (sitting for BOC)
Timeline
Student Public Health Inspector (Placement)
Grand Erie Public Health
04.2025 - Current
Field Agent
GDG Canada
06.2024 - 08.2024
Floor Associate
Canadian Tire Corporation
06.2020 - 06.2024
Bachelor (Honours) - Environmental Public Health
Conestoga College