Environmental Health Specialist

1 week ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

Job Summary:


We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health Specialist to join our team at the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). As a key member of our Environmental Health Services General team, you will provide leadership and expertise in environmental health and/or food safety programs in BC. This role involves providing advice and guidance to local health authorities and the public, partnering with other agencies, developing guidelines and information that are used as a basis for programs administered by the health authorities, evaluating and addressing provincial environmental health and/or food safety policy issues, and initiating changes to ensure that provincial programs meet current scientific standards.



About the Role

This is a challenging opportunity for a highly motivated individual with a strong background in environmental health and/or food safety to make a meaningful contribution to our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing specialist advice to the provincial government on food safety and/or environmental health-related legislation & regulations, policy, standards, and education needs. You will also support health authorities to conduct surveys of conditions to determine existing or potential public health hazards, assess trends and provide 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.



Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and expertise in environmental health and/or food safety programs in BC;
  • 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 provide recommendations to health authorities, 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;
  • 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.


Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have a Master of Science in Environmental Health, Food Safety, or Microbiology Health degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. You should also possess five (5) years' recent and related experience, including 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. Additionally, you will need a car and valid BC Driver's license due to the travel requirements of this position.



What We Offer

We offer 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 are also part of our package. PHSA is a remote work-friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).



Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $120,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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