Stephanie Ziembicki Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Investigated the risks of cancer and chronic disease associated with diesel exhaust exposure using the Diesel Exhaust in Canada Job-Exposure Matrix (DEC-JEM) and the Occupational Disease Surveillance System (ODSS) • Developed a novel crosswalk method to translate the industry and occupation codes (NAICS, NOCS) in DEC-JEM to the codes used in the ODSS (SIC 1970, CCDO) through an algorithm that maintains the unique industry-occupation matrix structure for analyses• Designed a decision-tree algorithm to update a diesel engine exhaust job-exposure matrix (DEC-JEM) using published measurement data• Used occupational hygiene air sampling equipment to measure diesel engine exhaust concentrations in the Ontario construction industry• Identified and characterized key determinants of diesel engine exhaust exposure in civil infrastructure construction sites in Ontario, Canadahttps://www.occupationalcancer.ca/2018/dee-exposure-ontario-construction/

Toronto, Canada Area

• Assisted in note-taking and leading group discussions at the Advancing workplace exposure surveillance in Canada workshop: https://www.occupationalcancer.ca/2023/awesc-report/ • Assisted in tasks related to the “Occupational cancer feasibility study amongst border service officers” including performing literature searches, compiling information from grey literature, developing a questionnaire for border control agents, data analysis, and report writing• Investigated training practices and awareness of diesel engine exhaust as a hazard in Ontario construction workers and apprentices• Reviewed the scientific criteria to determine whether a cancer is work-related, identified best practices in other jurisdictions that Ontario should consider adopting, and determined what scientific criteria should be considered in deciding to create a legislative presumption that a cancer is work-related for a report to the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Developmenthttps://www.occupationalcancer.ca/2020/scientific-evidence-work-relatedness-cancer-report/ • Evaluated the impact of the confidential business information (CBI) provisions for carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxicants and/or respiratory sensitizers (CMRRs) on the protection of the health and safety of workers for a report to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Bureau (WHMB)https://www.occupationalcancer.ca/2020/whmis-cbi-report/ • Provided scientific input for the United Steelworkers union diesel particulate education and advocacy campaign to raise awareness about high diesel particulate exposures in Ontario mines• Researched how OCRC’s occupational disease surveillance system (ODSS) could be applicable to workplaces under federal jurisdiction

Toronto, Canada Area

• Collaborated with the course instructors (Dr. Tracy Kirkham, Prof. Paul Bozek) to design and present a 3-hour lecture on Compliance Sampling and Statistics for Exposure Assessment Samples• Lecture content included: variability in hygiene data, normal and lognormal distributions, statistics in occupational hygiene, single sample compliance testing, and graphical and visual methods to display hygiene data

Toronto, Canada Area

• Assisted in preparing, leading, and supervising labs and field trips• Answered student inquiries by email and on online discussion boards (Quercus)• Graded student work and provided effective constructive feedback

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Designed and facilitated weekly tutorials for ~25 students• Answered student inquiries by email and on online discussion boards (Piazza, Quercus)• Graded student work and provided effective constructive feedback• Marked conference-style poster presentations and asked questions of presenters• Invigilated ~200 students writing their final exams

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Designed and facilitated weekly tutorials for students• Answered student inquiries by email and on online discussion boards (Quercus)• Graded student work and provided effective constructive feedback

• Researched and wrote a book on workplace cannabis policies for employers (published after my employment):Public Services Health & Safety Association. Cannabis… An Employer’s Guide to the New Normal. 2018. SKU: LSAMNAEN0918. URL: https://www.pshsa.ca/product/cannabis-ebook/ (PSHSA’s website) or https://www.amazon.ca/Cannabis-Employers-Guide-New-Normal-ebook/dp/B07JBKDZS9/ (available as an e-book on Amazon.ca)• Presented two webinars on cannabis in the workplace to employers in Ontario’s public sector:1. https://www.pshsa.ca/product/the-basics-of-cannabis-legalization-and-workplace-policy/2. https://www.pshsa.ca/product/understanding-the-signs-and-symptoms-of-cannabis-impairment-and-potential-impacts-on-workplaces/

• Worked on a variety of projects related to the fields of occupational hygiene and health & safety including: indoor air quality (IAQ); infectious disease control; mould sampling; noise exposure; occupational diesel exposure; quantitative and qualitative respirator fit testing; retrospective exposure analysis; vehicle extrication; volatile organic chemicals (VOC) exposure; workplace cannabis safety; workplace violence in healthcare• Certifications earned: Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) (Part 1), JHSC (Part 2), respiratory protection fit testing

Department Of Epidemiology And Statistics

Studied the methods of scholarly research through an in-depth analysis of the literature associated with breast cancer under the guidance of Dr. Norman Boyd

St. Michael'S College

Planned and organized academic, developmental, and social events for a group of first year students to aid the transition to university

Michael Power / St. Joseph High School

• Educated high school students of concepts in math, chemistry, and physics• Learned first-hand teaching strategies and techniques from students

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Occupational And Environmental Health

Activities and Societies: Graduate Curriculum Committee, Education Committee, Occupational & Environmental Health Curriculum Committee.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Occupational And Environmental Health

Activities and Societies: University of Toronto Judo Club, Public Health Students'​ Association, Healing Sounds of Music (HSM)Dalla Lana.

Honours Bachelor Of Science - Hbsc (High Distinction), Nutritional Sciences

Activities and Societies: St. Michael's College, Nutritional Sciences Student Association (NSSA), First Year Learning Communities (FLC).

High School