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Career Goals

Personal Information
About Me
My name is Zoe Barill and I am a student in Environmental Public Health at Conestoga College. I also completed 2 years of Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo. I am interested in public health because I have been working in restaurants since I was 13 and I have come to realize how important safe practices and policies are for protecting employees and guests. I hope to one day be a part of protecting public health on a larger scale.
Career
I am currently a student at Conestoga College and a Candidate for the Bachelor of Environmental Public Health (Honours). I have worked in the service industry, at various restaurants, since I was in high-school, and I am presently working part-time as a server at Mel's Diner. As a server, I have a lot of experience with communication and working under pressure. I have also done a few years of work as an Educational Assistant for the Durham Catholic District School Board, where I worked with and supervised students with special needs. I am working towards a job in Public Health as a Public Health Inspector.
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Short-Term Goals
My immediate goals include:
  • Getting above 90% in most of my classes
  • Getting a lot of volunteer experiences, especially in public health
  • Getting job experience where I can
  • Finding a great co-op in Environmental Public Health

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Mid-Term Goals
My mid-term goals include:
  • Graduating from Conestoga College and earning my Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Public Health with High Distinction
  • Complete my 12 weeks of practical experience with a public health unit
  • Earn my Certificate in Public Health Inspection
  • Getting additional work experience in my field, until I can find a position as a Public Health Inspector

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Long-Term Goals
My long-term goals include:
  • Obtaining a full-time position as a Public Health Inspector in Southern Ontario
  • Protecting public health by completing fair but thorough inspections of public areas
  • Educating business owners on safe practices  
  • Continuing my professional education and development through the Continuing Professional Competencies (CPC) Program
In order to become a Public Health Inspector in Ontario, I must obtain:
A Degree approved by the Board of Certification (BOC)
  • There are 6 post-secondary schools in Canada certified by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors' (CIPHI's) BOC (CIPHI, 2018).
  • I will be getting a Bachelor of Environmental Public Health (BEPH) from Conestoga College, which is one of the most recently approved schools by the BOC.
12 Weeks of Practical Experience
  • Complete a minimum practicum of 12 weeks with a public health unit
  • Involves exposure to various inspection programs (CIPHI, 2018).
  • Overseen by a CIPHI certified supervisor at the health unit (CIPHI, 2018).
​The Certificate in Public Health Inspection (CPHI)
  • Must apply to write the exam, which is granted by CIPHI (CIPHI, 2018).
  • Recognized by boards of health and local, provincial and federal agencies in Canada (CIPHI, 2018).
  • Includes an oral exam and two written reports based on the 12 weeks of practical experience (CIPHI, 2018).
  • Exams occur on the third Tuesday of April and October every year. (CIPHI, 2018).
Required Degrees and Certifications

Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI). 2018. BOC Seal [Photograph]. Retrieved November 1, 2019, from http://www.ciphi.ca/pdf/candinf18.pdf

Past Jobs
  • I have over 7 years of experience working in the service industry in various restaurants and almost 5 years of serving. This has extensively prepared me to communicate effectively, multi-task, problem solve, and apply many other work-place skills.
  • I have 2 years of experience as an Educational Assistant, where I aided with the education of students with special needs. This really helped me develop skills in working under pressure, patience, working in professional settings, and adaptability.
Volunteer Work​
  • I have been a volunteer assistant organizer at the Niagara Falls Women’s Half Marathon for the last 5 years. I helped with setting up and running the Half Marathon, was entrusted with registration, sales and medal awarding. 
  • I was a Front-line Orientation Leader at the University of Waterloo in my second year. I worked with first-year students to ensure they had the necessary knowledge, materials, and enthusiasm to succeed and enjoy their time at school. This helped me to sharpen my leadership and organizational skills.
  • I was the Founder and elected President of the Student Voice Group at Monsignor Paul Dwyer, all throughout high-school. It was a team dedicated to raising awareness about social justice locally and organizing fundraisers to support local charities. This really strengthened my teamwork and independent work skills​.
Helpful Experiences
Awards and Certifications​
  • 2019 Abell Research and Internship Award for conducting outstanding research related to environmental public health issues in Canada and abroad
  • 2016 R.S. McLaughlin Award for demonstrating academic excellence
  • Honour roll recipient for achieving an average above 80% throughout all four years of high school
  • 2012 E.J Finan Award for Academic Excellence and Most Well-Rounded Student
  • Smart Serve certified in June of 2017 

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Action Plan
My Action Plan is:
  • Stick to my short, mid, and long-term goals as closely as possible and refer back to them when I become discouraged
  • Keep myself organized by creating schedules and planners to keep track of work, school, and extra-curriculars
  • Make time for myself to relax and de-stress, so as not to become overwhelmed
  • Communicate with others in my program and field to keep up to date on what is happening and help and encourage each other
  • Create professional contacts as references for potential jobs
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