Public Health Inspector Practicum Placement

3 weeks ago

Simcoe, Canada Norfolk County Full time

**Basic Function**:
Reporting to the Program Manager of the Environmental Health Team, or designate, the incumbent will be expected to assist Public Health Inspectors and carry out duties and responsibilities as required by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit in accordance with CIPHI’s Practicum Guideline for Training Agency and Trainees document. These duties include, but are not limited to, those outlined in the Ontario Public Health Standards and its Protocols, as stipulated by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and mandated under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
Examples of regular work duties include, but are not limited to the following:

- To inspect seasonal housing, food premises, recreational water facilities, recreational campgrounds, personal service settings and group homes.
- To investigate health hazards, rabies, and suspected food poisoning(s).
- To collect water, food and environmental samples for bacteriological and chemical analysis, interpret the results and initiate corrective action and follow-up.
- To effectively communicate public health information and compliance requirements, both verbally and in writing. To act as educators in the dissemination of information and the instruction of individuals by facilitating seminars, presentations and training courses on public health matters, such as rabies, food safety, water quality, health hazards and vector-borne diseases.
- To effectively and efficiently manage the provided workload in order to complete all required tasks. Daily time management requires prioritization of workload using risk assessment and organizational skills.
- To perform all administrative duties as required to fulfill necessary workplace processes (e.g. data entry into various computer systems/programs).
- To undertake other duties and projects as assigned. Please note, under certain circumstances, job duties may be adjusted (e.g. emergency response, pandemic).
- Contribute to the identification and prioritization of areas for improvement within the six dimensions of quality (safe, effective, efficient, timely, person-centred and equitable).
- Engage with colleagues in a systematic approach to quality improvement, including the definition of the purpose and scope; development, testing and implementation of change ideas; and measurement of reach and impact.
- All above mentioned duties and responsibilities shall be carried out in accordance with CIPHI’s Practicum Guideline for Training Agency and Trainees document

**Requirements**:
**Knowledge and Experience***:

- Applicants must be enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year of an Environmental or Public Health degree program; and/or completed an Environmental or Public Health degree program approved by the Board of Certification of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors and has not yet obtained the CPHI(C) designation.

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic knowledge of the principles of health promotion
- Efficient in time management, using organizational skills influenced by risk assessment/analysis and collaborative problem solving
- Excellent skills in conflict resolution and public relations
- Able to work independently and in a team setting
- Operate general office equipment, audio/visual equipment, computer hardware and software, various measuring instruments and testing equipment
- Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software for data search and entry, and to create and modify word processed documents
- Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

**Benefits**

**Posting #**:NU 2.24

**Position**: Public Health Inspector Practicum Placement (2 positions)

**Status**:Student, 35 hours/week (May 6, 2024 to approximately August 23, 2024)

**Employee Group**: Non-Union

**Rate**:$19.00 per hour

**Division**: Health and Social Services

**Department**:Health Unit

**Location**: 12 Gilbertson, Simcoe

**Reports To**: Program Manager, Environmental Health Team

**Posting Period**:January 22, 2024 - February 4, 2024

**How to Apply**:

- Ensure the file extension for your resume document is.doc,.docx or.pdf
- If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be sent as 1 file.

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be cont

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