Public Health Officer 1-2(a)

2 weeks ago

Port Hawkesbury, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Environment and Climate Change

**Location**:Multiple Locations

**Type of Employment**: Term

**Union Status**: NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**:21-Nov-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
Our goal is to educate, inspect and enforce to ensure compliance with legislation and regulations. We also proactively respond to environmental, conservation, animal, and human health risks and work to develop programs and deliver services to enhance protection in these areas.

**About Our Opportunity**:
Reporting to the District Manager and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Public Health Officer (PHO) is responsible for administering an integrated program in multiple settings focused on public health protection and promotion, and food safety.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
The Public Health Officer works with individuals and communities to coordinate and manage activities to understand, characterize, reduce, and eliminate physical, chemical and biological hazards that influence the health of the population. The incumbent is responsible for:

- Developing and implementing strategies to prevent, reduce or eliminate risks to health in communities.
- Conducting inspections and audits of facilities to enforce regulations and compliance with permits.
- Responding to complaints, conducting investigations, and gathering detailed information for reports
- Issuing Summary Offence Tickets, Long Form Prosecutions, and other enforcement
- Testifying and gathering evidence for court appearances
- Writing correspondence including letters, reports and preparing ministerial briefings
- Utilizing a computer notification and approval processing system
- Explaining technical concepts to a wide variety of audiences
- Anticipating, assessing, and identifying health hazards in multiple settings
- Coordinating public health protection activities with other public health professionals at the district, municipal, provincial, and federal levels; and
- Completing other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
You will be flexible to conduct routine Inspections and audits for facilities that operate outside of regular business hours (including weekends), as well as in response to outbreaks of communicable disease or emergencies which happen outside of regular business hours. The position will have after-hours on-call demands.

Previous experience in a Public Health Officer or related role is considered an asset.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
- The ability to plan and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
- Be able to interpret and explain legislation and technical matters.
- Demonstrate the ability to solve complex issues and make decisions.
- Be self-motivated and versatile in the work environment.
- Work well independently as well as in a team environment; and, Manage difficult or confrontational situations in a calm and efficient manner.We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

**Equivalency**:
**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

**Working Conditions**:
Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day. May be required to work overtime on occasion.

**Additional Information**:
Must be eligible for Special Constable Status, which requires a criminal record check.

Must have a valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable motor vehicle.

**This position is for the Port Hawkesbury location. However, this competition may be used to staff other Term positions that may arise in the next few months within other offices/locations.**

**What We Offer**:

- Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths Department specific flexible working schedules**Pay Grade**: PR 08 - PR 14

**Salary Range**: $2,074.62 - $3,215.50 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**:

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