Public Health Investigator

4 weeks ago

Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

​Req ID: 186970
Location: Central Zone, Public Health Services - Burnside
Department: PH HP Communicable Disease Prevention CZ
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
NSGEU Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 12-Sep-24

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Protection Manager, the Public Health Investigator plays a vital role in the health system by providing expert-level knowledge related to enteric illness, vector-borne disease investigations, and environmental health practices relating to outbreak investigation. The Public Health Investigator implements Health Protection Program(s), protecting individual and community health through health promotion and health protection per Provincial Acts, Legislation, and By-Laws. The Public Health Investigator carries out health protection activities required by the Health Protection Act, NS Public Health Standards and Protocols, and associated regulations, such as identifying public health hazards. The Public Health Investigator is a designate of the Medical Officer of Health and fulfills identified roles to eliminate or decrease the risk of communicable disease, a notifiable disease, a health hazard, or public health emergency.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Bachelor's degree in applied science - Environmental Health (Public Health Option), or equivalent.
  • Certification in Public Health Inspection (Canada)
  • Maintains membership in the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors
  • Minimum 1-year practical experience in inspection
  • Able to conduct risk assessments/analysis and participate in collaborative problem solving
  • Experience providing training and education to groups and individuals
  • Excellent skills in conflict resolution and public relations
  • Able to work independently and in a team setting
  • Operate various measuring instruments and testing equipment
  • Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department-specific software for data search and entry and creating and modifying word processing documents
  • Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have a basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Experience and specialized knowledge in Infection Control
  • Thorough knowledge of all legislation and standards relating to Environmental and Public Health
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and potential shift rotation
  • Travel will be required so a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are needed
  • Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours
  • Permanent, Full-time; 75 Hours Bi-weekly
  • Travel to various sites may be required
Compensation and Benefits

$39.23 - $47.59 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

​This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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