Ltc Consultant/environmental Inspector

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**LTC Consultant/Environmental Inspector**:
**Job ID**:

- 236105

**Posting status**:

- Open

**Organization**:

- Ministry of Long - Term Care

**Division**:

- Long-Term Care Operations Division

**City**:

- Sudbury

**Position(s) language**:

- English

**Job term**:

- 1 Permanent

**Job code**:

- 61507 - Environmental Officer 4

**Salary**:

- $1,584.94 - $1,948.86 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
- Do you have a desire to improve coordinated care in the community and quality of life in long-term care homes? If so, consider these opportunities to work with the Ministry of Long-Term Care

The Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2021 was developed to improve the residents' experience and quality of life in long-term care homes in Ontario. It sets clear and detailed requirements for residents' rights, care and services, and for the operation of long-term care homes.

The Ministry of Long-Term Care, Long-Term Care (LTC) Inspections Branch is an exciting and high-volume area responsible for inspecting long-term care homes for compliance with applicable legislation, regulation and ministry policy.

The Long-Term Care (LTC) Inspections Branch seeks qualified LTC Consultants/Environmental Inspectors to inspect and enforce legislative and regulatory requirements governing residents' rights, safety and quality of care in long-term care homes. Consider this opportunity and make a difference in the lives of others

**Please note**: The position requires extensive travel within the province. You may also be required to work at locations other than the head office or satellite offices.**About the job**: In this role, you will:

- Provide policy and program expertise/advice to the management team and inspectors in the area of environmental health discipline
- Develop policies and procedures and initiatives, and training materials
- Support the LTC inspection process, collecting and documenting evidence gathered to determine non-compliance
- Verify non-compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, policies and directives
- Testify as an expert witness in appeals and court proceedings
- Foster collaboration and partnerships within the Branch, Ministry, with other ministries, other jurisdictions, and external stakeholders

**What you bring to the team**:
**Mandatory requirements**:

- You are currently registered as a Canadian Public Health Inspector.
- You have a valid Ontario driver's license to travel extensively in the Province and work irregular hours.

**Technical Knowledge**:

- You have extensive knowledge and experience of the long-term care sector and long-term care home operations from an environmental health or public health perspective.
- You have knowledge of relevant acts and regulations governing the operations of LTC homes and resident care as well as relevant Ministry/Divisional program policies and procedures related to conducting inspections and investigations.
- You have demonstrated knowledge of principles, theories and approaches of adult learning to support the development and delivery of training materials.
- You have proven knowledge of current long-term care homes operations, client population and external stakeholders.

**Leadership and Project Management Skills**:

- You can perform effectively in highly stressful, politically sensitive situations.
- You have experience using project management, planning and organizational skills to develop policy and training materials.
- You have demonstrated leadership, resourcefulness, and assertiveness to inspect LTC operations and liaise with stakeholders, the public and LTC home administrators.
- You have proven expertise developing policies, procedures, and other written materials.

**Analytical and Research Skills**:

- You can conduct inspections, evaluate evidence, determine non-compliance and recommend solutions.
- You have analytical skills to evaluate evidence, make recommendations, and act as an expert witness in court proceedings.
- You can evaluate nursing care and home operations, and determine non-compliance and appropriate actions/sanctions.
- You have experience collecting data and information, identifying trends, and assessing implications of new legislation/regulations.

**Communication and Collaborative Skills**:

- You have proven problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to resolve issues between the public and stakeholders.
- You have demonstrated experience presenting information to a variety of audiences, facilitating discussions, delivering training, and providing advice/recommendations.
- You have collaboration skills to work effectively within an interdisciplinary health team, and to liaise with managers and peers.**How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility**: We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabili