Public Health Inspector, Environmental Health

Public Health Inspector, Environmental Health Position Title: Public Health Inspector, Environmental Health Position Available: Effective Immediately Position Category: Temporary, Full-time Up to 12 Months Reports To: Manager, Environmental Health Union: Legacy PPH – CUPE Local 4170 Wage: $40.54 - $50.56 per hour Office(s): Peterborough Summary of Duties The Public Health Inspector is responsible for monitoring, promoting, and ensuring compliance with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Ontario Public Health Standards (2018), under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, related to Foundational Standards, Food Safety, Safe Water, Rabies Prevention and Control, Healthy Environments and Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control and any other programs administered by the Board of Health. Minimum Qualifications and Position Requirements Successful completion of a University Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent. Current Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) (C.P.H.I.(C)). (If certification as a Public Health Inspector was obtained after January 1, 2017, mandatory membership is required by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.) Minimum one (1) year of full-time ongoing experience in the enforcement of legislation. Demonstrated ongoing effective ability to perform the following: Work productively and effectively without the need for close supervision; Conduct quality inspections; Use of excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; Apply initiative, tact, diplomacy, and judgment in work related and engagements that impact the workplace; Interpret and apply relevant legislation, research, and other relevant information; Work well and collaboratively with others; Adapt to new, different, and/or changing requirements; Organize and re-organize workload as priorities and demands change; and Apply computer literacy using inspection databases (e.g., Healthspace), Microsoft Office applications, internet, and email at an intermediate level. Must possess a valid Class G driver’s licence and ongoing access to reliable, efficient and effective transportation throughout the work day as travel to multiple sites in a single day is required to areas inaccessible by public transportation. Maintain up-to-date immunization according to the Ontario Publicly-Funded Immunization Schedule and/or the most recent edition of the Canadian Immunization Guide and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization as per the Peterborough Public Health policy, including being fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series. TB skin testing is required at the onset of employment and may be required as part of routine TB surveillance or follow-up of potential exposures. How To Apply Accommodations are available, upon request, to support the participation of persons with disabilities in the recruitment process. All recruitment documents are available in alternative format, upon request. Qualified applicants are invited to send a resume and cover letter to: Include your name, the position classification, and the posting ID in the email subject line: Example: "Jane Smith, Public Health Inspector, -IE" Attach a single file (doc, docx, or pdf) including your cover letter and resume, which addresses the qualifications noted above Lakelands Public Health is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) Standards. Accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process at the request of the applicant. The Health Unit requires all employees to provide proof of vaccination of a COVID-19 vaccine series or a valid medical exemption. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide their official documentation. Please note that only applicants to be given further consideration will be contacted for an interview. Posting ID: -A Applications to be received no later than: We’re here to help. Reach out and we’ll respond as quickly as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr