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Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health

Application Submission Guidelines

We respectfully request applicants follow these instructions to ensure your application receives proper consideration. All applications are to be submitted by email:

EMAIL Address: careers@hpeph.ca

  1. Email Subject line: Include the Competition Number (i.e. 23.01) and Your Last Name.
  2. Attachment: Attach your cover letter, resumé, and any other needed documentation, as one file to the email.
  3. File Name: Name the document using your first and last name. For example if your name is John Smith, the file should be named “SmithJohn”. 
  4. File Format: The file must be saved in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
  5. Application Deadline: Submit your email with attachment by 4:30 P.M. EST on the closing date of the competition.
  6. Please ensure you clearly indicate how you meet the specific requirements of the role in your resumé (i.e. educational course requirements).

Additional Information

Accommodation in the Workplace

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources directly at 613-966-5500 or 1-800-267-2803.

Protection of Privacy

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. 

After You Apply

We thank you in advance for your interest in employment with the Hastings Prince Edward Public Health. However, please note that only those applicants receiving an interview will be advised of the recruitment outcome.

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As of Jan. 1, 2025 Hastings Prince Edward Public Health; Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health; and Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit merged to form Southeast Public Health (SEPH).

You will begin to see the new Southeast Public Health branding appear on our resources and advertising materials. You will continue to see some documents using the legal name South East Health Unit.

Partners and members of the public should continue to engage with their local public health offices as usual and connect with Southeast Public Health on our new website and social media: