LTC Consultant/Environmental Inspector

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Apply By: Monday, January 19, :59 pm EST

LTC Consultant/Environmental Inspector

Job ID:

236109

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Long - Term Care

Division:

Long-Term Care Operations Division

City:

Hamilton

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

Environmental Officer 4

Salary:

$1, $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.

In this exciting role, you will provide subject matter expertise in the areas of environment health and public health supporting the residents of LTC homes across the province. You will develop operational policies and procedures and training, and complete inspections, assessments and determination of non-compliance.

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 have experience applying knowledge of all inspection types, inspection and investigation methodologies, theories and ability to inspection processes.
• 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.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate

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 disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Monday, January 19, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 119 King St W, Hamilton, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3.7

Category:

Health and Social Services

Posted on:

Monday, January 5, 2026

Note:

• About security checks:
  
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
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How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

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Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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