Tobacco and Electronic Cigarettes Control Officer

**Job Description**:
**POSITION PURPOSE**

Reporting to the Supervisor, Health Protection, is responsible for promoting, monitoring and ensuring compliance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act (SFOA) and the regulations thereto, to regulate smoking and vaping in public and work places and to prohibit youth access to tobacco and electronic cigarettes; educating the public on tobacco control matters and the health hazard effects of smoking and vaping; fulfilling the Ministry of Health (MOH) “Mandatory Health Programs and Services Guidelines”, in order to prevent and decrease health hazard effects of smoking, vaping and second hand smoke in the Region.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Provides inspection services in the community in accordance with inspection requirements as determined by the SFOA and the Mandatory Health Programs and Services Guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
- Monitors on a routine basis, conducts inspection and surveillance of workplaces and public places/ premises for compliance with the SFOA.
- Responds to inquiries and complaints related to the SFOA when required, and interprets applicable tobacco legislation, regulations and by-laws.
- Assesses, investigates and follows-up all reported complaints by telephone, letter of warning or site visit; initiates corrective action and/or recommends alternative courses of action that include identifying the consequences/penalties of any violation.
- Acts in the capacity of a Provincial Offences Officer to enforce the requirements of the SFOA.
- Implements and enforces the SFOA by making site visits, orienting and educating premise owners regarding their obligations under the Act.
- Provides advice and information to the community and public on tobacco control matter.
- Interviews witnesses to determine if charges should be laid and takes appropriate evidence (i.e. photographs, videotapes) for use in court.
- Presents training courses/information sessions on the SFOA and educates the general public and targeted groups including service clubs, school boards, etc., using appropriate teaching aids.
- Provides the public with health-related information on tobacco control and electronic cigarettes issues, such as where smoking and vaping is prohibited, banned tobacco products, laws as it relates to the sale and supply of tobacco and electronic cigarette products under the SFOA.
- Provides information and consultation on tobacco control and electronic cigarette issues.
- Maintains electronic and manual records in accordance with Regional standards.
- Completes reports and statistics as required by Regional standards and MOH requirements.
- Assists in the maintenance of updated premise lists for scheduling enforcement activities.
- Develops routine inspection schedules to provide monitoring of set percentage of legislated premises.
- Provides 24 hour on-call duties and responds to after hours emergency calls.
- Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in Law Enforcement, Social Sciences, health-related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum one (1) year law enforcement experience, and understanding of Public Health law.
- Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license, free of serious offences under the Highway Traffic Act, and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
- Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC).
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of law enforcement.
- Current knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and Regional programs including the SFOA and ECA, as well as the Mandatory Health Programs and Services established by the MOH.
- Demonstrated skills to conduct quality inspections and complete comprehensive documents and reports.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer focus, communication, collaboration and personal ownership.