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Why Choose the Elgin St. Thomas Public Health?

Elgin County is a great place to work, live and raise a family. It combines the beauty of rural Ontario with the conveniences of an urban center (St. Thomas) and close proximity to London (about a 20 minute drive north of St. Thomas), which is a major City with the University of Western Ontario.

Click on the following links to learn more about Elgin County, St. Thomas and the City of London.

The County of Elgin
The City of St. Thomas
The City of London


The Elgin St. Thomas Public Health employs about 70 people. With a relatively small number of employees, we are able to maintain a culture of support and recognition. The Health Unit provides its employees with a competitive pay package and benefits, as well as a flexible work environment.

Employees can describe firsthand the benefits of working at the Elgin St. Thomas Public Health. Here's what they have to say:

	"Working here at the Elgin-St. Thomas Public Health, as a Public Health Nurse, has been a great experience. I love the friendly, warm atmosphere as well as the accomodating work schedules"
"The great thing about being a Public Health Inspector in a rural environment is the variety. I can be dealing with an adverse water report, a food safety issue and a communicable disease investigation......all in the same day !!"
	"I have had the pleasure of working at this Health Unit, as a Manager, for over 22 years. It continues to hold my interest and enthusiasm by offering new challenges, opportunities and rewards. As a smaller health unit, we have the chance to form great working relationships through collaborative projects, celebrations and events."