Stephanie Ziembicki Email & Phone Number

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

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.
• 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..

• 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.
• 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