Public Health Inspector I

The salary range for this position is CAD $ $49.01 / hour
We are currently looking to fill a Relief Full-Time opportunity for a Environmental Health Officer to support Population & Public Health located in Chilliwack, B.Chilliwack Embrace nature, thrive in community. Located in the upper Fraser Valley, Chilliwack is well known for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities, like hiking, water sports, camping, mountain-biking and fishing. With affordable real estate in well-planned neighbourhoods, Chilliwack has drawn many to its natural surroundings, rural setting and thriving agricultural, commercial and industrial economy – a prosperous community with an outstanding quality of life.
Chilliwack resides on on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Stó:lō [staw-low] people, particularly the Aitchelitz [a-che-leetz], Xwchíyò:m (Cheam) [chee-am], Kwaw-kwaw-a-pilt [kwa-kwa-plit], Shxwhá:y [shwhy], Skwah [skwah], Squiala [skwai-all-a], Soowahlie [soo-wall-e], Skowkale [skow-cale], Tzeachten [chee-ack-ten], and Yakweakwioose [ya-kweek-we-oos] First Nations, and is home of the Chilliwack Métis Association.
Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
You can maintain a flexible schedule – As part of the new collective agreement, there are more flexible scheduling options available for regular status nurses.
Promotes and maintains a high standard of public health, environmental conditions, and environmental control standards; identifies all factors detrimental to community and environmental health and for the abatement of same as provided for by applicable rules, regulations and bylaws; reviews and drafts new and/or updates standards, programs and controls; carries out a wide variety of public health and environmental control inspectional duties; Facilitates community engagement and community capacity building to promote positive change in the environment on population health and the built environment; advocates for healthy public policies that contribute to population health of a community.
This is a multi-site position that will be expected to carry out duties at various sites throughout Fraser Health.
Investigates complaints on a variety of public health related problems and environmental control matters; conducts surveys of conditions to determine existing or potential public health hazards.
# Inspects various types of food processing and food handling establishments, various types of business premises and buildings, plumbing, water and sewage disposal systems, swimming, spray & swirl pools, tobacco retailers, personal services establishments, child care and residential care facilities, proposed subdivisions and related installations to ensure conformance with applicable regulations and standards.
# Performs inspectional, regulatory and enforcement duties on water quality including drinking, recreational and waste water, and other environmental and pollution control matters.
# Performs epidemiological investigations into food borne illness outbreaks, communicable diseases, epidemics of waterborne and zoonotic diseases; identifies conditions and initiates investigation into areas which are injurious or potentially hazardous to human health; initiates and conducts health assessments; issues instructions or recommendations on remedial action and follows up to ensure implementation and compliance.
# Investigates and participates in pest management control.
# Participates in continuous quality improvement/quality assurance activities. Conducts research and public health studies, assessments and reviews; compiles, assembles and analyzes data related to public health and environmental protection, control and regulatory matters; makes recommendations that contribute to the development of improved standards and controls, and best practice for the profession and the organization; reviews and drafts applicable by-laws, standards, regulations and policies.
# obtains samples and specimens food, liquid and other material; submits for testing and analysis; appears as a witness in court prosecutions and Environmental Appeal Board hearings as required.
# Provides consultation, education and technical support to a variety of clients including the general public, private industry, licensed professionals, government agencies and municipalities; interprets and provides advice and guidance on applicable environmental health regulations, legislation, policies and procedures and general environmental health matters.
# Reviews and assesses plans or proposals for the operation or construction of a variety of facilities for conformance to appropriate regulations; makes recommendations relative to building permit and business license issuance.
# Facilitates community engagement and community capacity building to optimize planning and implementation of provincial population health strategies. Evaluates key factors of the built environment and makes recommendations to ensure positive affect on population health.
# Prepares, conducts and/or advocates evidence based environmental health education programs and community education and awareness campaigns to a variety of target audiences or end users to inform and/or effect behavioural changes; Develops and/or sources related materials as required.
# Participates in and/or represents FH Health Protection program on various community based and in-house committees.
# Contributes to the practicum experience of students by providing supervision, clinical education and guidance, and providing feedback on performance.
# Provides orientation to new employees on equipment, policies and related work procedures as directed.
# Education, Training & Experience
Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Health degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) granted by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI). Eligible for registration with the BC Branch of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. Valid BC Class V Driver's License and possession of a personal vehicle.

Ability to analyze and interpret test and inspection results, and determine compliance or corrective action in the inspection of public facilities.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including speaking in public and preparing reports.
Ability to work independently under limited supervision in a geographic area, and to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents, such as legislative acts and regulations, architectural and engineered plans, and chemical and bacteriological laboratory reports.
Ability to use a wide variety of related computer software applications.
About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

 
Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

 
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. Fraser Health's hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

 
Together, we are the heart of health care.

 
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