Minor Test Shopper Jobs

Interior Health (IH) is hiring Minor Test Shoppers (MTS) to join the Environmental Public Health, Tobacco and Vapour Enforcement Team in Penticton and 100 Mile House.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for MTS for all major cities in IHA and encourage eligible individuals to apply. We will contact students only when we have a need to fill postings in their area.
What will you work on?
Reporting to the Team Leader, tobacco and vapour enforcement, and under the direct supervision of a Tobacco and Vapour Enforcement Officer, the Minor Test Shopper (MTS) purchases or attempts to purchase tobacco or vapour products at retail outlets. The MTS observes and notes the physical appearance of the sales clerk(s) and records the details of the transaction. The MTS appears in court as witness to provide testimony for formal prosecutions, administrative hearings or the defense of violation tickets issued by an Enforcement Officer.
Some Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Logs the time, date and records all details of the visit on the template provided by the enforcement officer.
• Observes the details of the conversation with the sales clerks, the tobacco, vapour or tanning products purchased where applicable and the transactions during the visit.
• Attends court upon request of the Team Leader, as a witness in formal prosecution under the Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act and Regulation or Public Health Act for the defense of violation tickets issued as a result of a sale to the minor test shopper.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Participates in any age testing and training requested by the Team Leader
• Observes who is in the stores/ retail locations at the time of the visit, the presence or absence of decals and signage, the physical appearance of the sales clerk and any identification worn.
• Visits retail stores chosen by the Tobacco and Vapour Enforcement Officer to attempt to purchase tobacco and vapour products as part of the Tobacco and Vapour Products Enforcement program compliance check procedures.
• Upon leaving the store, places identifying marks on the purchases or receipts in accordance with established policy and immediately hands the purchase and change over to the Enforcement Officer as evidence of the violation.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you
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