Environmental Health Specialist

2 months ago

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada First Nations Health Authority Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Environmental Health Officer to join our team at the First Nations Health Authority. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in promoting and enhancing the health and wellness of First Nations Communities through the implementation, assessment, and evaluation of environmental public health programs and services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement, assess, and evaluate environmental public health programs and services in communicable disease control, drinking water, health and housing, food safety, solid waste, public buildings, emergency preparedness and response, risk assessment, environmental contaminants research, wastewater disposal, and pest management.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with First Nations communities, stakeholders, and partners to ensure effective collaboration and coordination of environmental public health programs and services.
  • Provide technical expertise and support to First Nations communities on environmental public health issues, including policy development, program planning, and implementation.
  • Conduct site visits, inspections, and investigations to identify and address environmental public health hazards and risks.
  • Develop and implement strategies to promote environmental public health awareness and education among First Nations communities.
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Technology Degree in Environmental Health or Public Health Inspection recognized by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI). Six months of related experience 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).
  • Certifications such as Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Onsite Wastewater Management, CSA Playground Inspector, and Small Water System Operation.
  • Knowledge of First Nations traditions, etiquettes, cultural principles, and protocols.
  • Knowledge of current legislation and related guidelines, and standards and policies within the program areas, as well as their implication and application to First Nations.
What We Offer

As a member of our team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, including a municipal pension plan, three weeks' vacation, group health benefits, and more. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve.

We particularly welcome applications from people with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis). Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.

We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.

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