Public Health Inspector

**About the City of Hamilton**

**Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason**

**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 19038

Public Health Inspector
Healthy & Safe Communities
Medical Officer of Health
110 King St. W

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 5

UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Inside

HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week
- GRADE: N
- SALARY/HOUR: $41.811 - $47.513 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: 1 Full-time Regular; 1 Part-time Regular; 3 Full-time Temporary for up to 18 months.

Job Description ID #: 1269

**Vaccine Verification - **As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Depending on the assignment, reporting to a Manager in Public Health Services, the Public Health Inspector is responsible to inspect or investigate and assess public health hazards, document and create reports. The position will respond to complaints and emergencies, provide education or community outreach and to assist other programs within Hamilton Public Health Services as required.

GENERAL DUTIES (each team has a mixture, but not all, of these duties)

Maintains confidentiality of personal health information and other records, as required.

Delivers of environmental health program services according to Ontario Public Health Standards Protocols.

Inspects and reports on fixed premises such as food establishments, swimming pools, group homes, funeral homes, lodging homes, day care centres, personal service settings and special events.

Enforces Provincial Public Health legislation and pertinent Municipal by-laws which include but may not be limited to, the “Standing Water By-law”, the pest section (bed bugs, cockroaches, rats, mice, fleas, wasps) of the Property Standards by-law, or the Cooling Tower Registry by-law.

Assesses suitability of premises for licensing requirements according to government regulations.

Issues cold or heat alerts.

Collects and/or submits various environmental, clinical and entomological specimens, such as food, drinking water, and recreational water, fecal or respiratory samples, ticks to the Public Health Laboratory or appropriate community laboratories.

Reviews laboratory test reports.

Responds and investigates potential rabies exposures.

Investigates complaints of health hazards under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

Investigates reportable diseases and community and/or institutional outbreaks, consults with physicians and implements public health interventions to prevent spread of communicable and infectious diseases, as required.

Operates and transports, as required, various pieces of equipment such as computer, printer and other related hardware/software

Prepares Notices, Orders, issues tickets, lays charges, delivers summonses, prepares and gives evidence in court.

Receives and answers inquiries from public, staff, other departments, lawyers and government agencies.

Writes legible reports and correspondence. Works in cooperation with other Health Units, government agencies, community partners, community stakeholders, and City of Hamilton Departments.

Promotes community awareness of public health programs.

Provides education and outreach to public health services clients and general public.

Provides orientation for students, doctors, and new Public Health Services staff, as requested. Mentor Public Health Inspector Trainees.

Responds to emergencies such as major fires, chemical spills, severe weather events, suspicious packages, and other public health related emergencies according to the Public Health Services Emergency Plan.

Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Works in accordance with City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Certified by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI)

2. Bachelor of Applied Arts or Applied Science in Environmental Health or possess equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience as accepted by