Team Leader Public Health Inspector

**Division**:
Environmental Health

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

Please note that the Niagara Region requires that all newly hired employees are to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being hired and provide proof of full vaccination, or provide proof of a bona fide medical or Human Rights Code exemption on a form issued from and approved by Niagara Region.

**JOB SUMMARY**
Act as a consultant and research person and co-ordinate functions of the Public Health Inspectors for the Niagara Falls/St. Catharines/Welland Office. Provide functional guidance to Public Health Inspectors. Collaborate, partner and act as liaison with other community agencies to ensure provision of co-ordinated and efficient services.
- The Public Health Inspectors’ primary responsibility is to provide a comprehensive health and environmental program in the community. Using a variety of skills, the team leader provides assistance for public health inspectors to protect individual and community wellness through health promotion activities and enforcement of provincial acts, regulations, and compliance with the mandatory programs and services guidelines. These activities are performed under the direction of the Managers and Director of Environmental Health.
- The Team Leader/Public Health Inspector (PHI) help reduce the incidence of communicable disease and health hazards, perform technical assessments, provide consultative and educational services and ensure that community development does not conflict with a healthy environment.
- The Team Leader/Public Health Inspector identify hazards in residential, recreational, commercial, social and industrial premises; provide information and training on contemporary alternatives and techniques. The Team Leader/PHI respond to changing environmental issues, investigate complaints, inspect premises, assess and approve plans to ensure compliance with pertinent legislation.**EDUCATION**
- A certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada)/degree from a recognized academic institution which is recognized by the Board of Certification, followed by a 3-month period of internship in a recognized Public Health Agency and the successful completion of certification by the CPHI Board.

**EXPERIENCE**
- Minimum 3-5 years experience working in public health inspection.
- Team leader experience is preferred.

**SKILLS**
- Must demonstrate excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). Computer skills an asset.
- Proven skills in investigation, interviewing and the delivery of Public Health Inspection programs.
- Must be self-directed and have proven leadership skills.

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Must maintain ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons.

**Shift Information**:
**Closing Statement**:
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- Phone:
905-980-6000 ext. 3252 or 1-800-263-7215
- Bell Relay: 1-800-855-0511
- In-person: Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 - Human Resources Department