Environmental Health Specialist

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

Environmental Health Specialist

BC Centre for Disease Control

Vancouver BC

We are seeking a highly skilled Environmental Health Specialist to join our team at the BC Centre for Disease Control. As an Environmental Health Specialist, you will provide leadership and expertise in environmental health and/or food safety programs in BC.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide specialist advice to the provincial government on food safety and/or environmental health related legislation & regulations, policy, standards and education needs.
  • Support health authorities to conduct surveys of conditions to determine existing or potential public health hazards.
  • Assess trends and provides recommendations to health authorities, Ministry of Health (MoH) and other health system partners on 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.
  • Assess results and provides recommendations to health authorities, MoH and other health system partners based on findings from health authority inspections of water quality including drinking, recreational and wastewater, and other environmental and pollution control matters.
  • Work with health authority partners to enforce the Drinking Water Protection Act and Regulation and carries out joint inspections of water supply systems. Issue licenses for provincial dairies and conduct food safety assessments of food processing systems throughout the Province by inspecting facilities, testing equipment, taking samples and analyzing results.
  • Ensure compliance with the Food Safety Act and enforce regulations by issuing orders of compliance, revocation of licenses, seizing of contaminated product, issuing violation tickets and initiating legal proceedings. Initiate and coordinate food recalls of contaminated food products.

Requirements

  • Master of Science in Environmental Health, Food Safety or Microbiology Health degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Five (5) years' recent and related experience.
  • Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) granted by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI(C)), Professional Agrologists (P. Ag.), or a related licensing body.
  • This position involves travel within and outside the Vancouver area; a car and valid BC Driver's license is required.

What We Offer

  • Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
  • Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
  • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
  • Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
  • PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
  • Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.


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