Public Health Inspector

**Public Health Inspector**:
Employees of Public Health are expected to provide high quality programs and services including but not limited to sexual health, harm reduction and immunization clinic services by demonstrating respectful, inclusive, non-judgmental values.

**As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program.**

**Posting ID**: 4442
**Department**: Health
**Division**: Health Protection
**Pay Range**: $85,723 - $107,145

**Job Type**: Permanent
**Hours of Work**: 35 hours per week
**Work Location**: Halton Regional Center, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
**Employee Group**: OCT
**Posting Date**:August 15, 2025
**Application Deadline**: August 22, 2025

**_ Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of the same position within the next 18 months._**

**Job Summary**:
**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Lead investigations and management of respiratory outbreaks in long term care homes, retirement residences, correctional facilities and hospitals.
- Provide IPAC consultation and outbreak management support to healthcare providers and congregate living settings.
- Conducts investigations and enforcement related activities under the authority of the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
- Develops and implements educational initiatives on a variety of infectious diseases, vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) and infection prevention and control issues for agencies, institutions and the community at large.
- Investigates reports of infectious diseases and responds to infection prevention and control related inquiries.
- Participates in activities related to the management of emergencies of public health importance
- Responsible for utilizing an electronic database as part of case management systems
- Maintain liaison with a variety of agencies including representatives of local, regional and provincial governments.
- Undertake special projects and surveys as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Skills & Qualifications**:
**Essential**
- Degree in a program of instruction approved by the Board of Certification with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors combined with a current certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) and related experience.
- Two (2) years of recent experience related to outbreak management and investigation is preferred.
- Must possess strong evaluation and analytical skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to effectively deal with internal and external groups to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
- Proficiency with MS Office

**Working/ Employment Conditions**:
**Working Conditions**
- Working hours: Flexibility to work outside of core business hours including evenings, weekends and holidays is required.
- Required to serve on standby on a rotational basis.
- Travel will be required; incumbent must provide their own transportation.

**Employment Conditions**
- Valid Ontario G class driver's license.
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.

Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.