Public Health Inspector
About The Position
Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process. Employees of Public Health are expected to provide high quality programs and services including but not limited to sexual health, harm reduction and immunization clinic services by demonstrating respectful, inclusive, non-judgmental values. This position is responsible for inspecting various premises to ensure compliance with relevant legislation; investigating public complaints and responding to reported health hazards.
Requirements
- Degree in a program of instruction approved by the Board of Certification with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors combined with a current certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) and related experience.
- Must possess strong evaluation and analytical skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to effectively deal with internal and external groups to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
- Proficiency with MS Office and M365.
- Current certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) and/or a member in good standing if certified after January 1, 2017.
- Valid Ontario G class driver's license. You will be required to drive a vehicle and will be required to provide a copy of a valid driver’s license by the first day of employment.
Responsibilities
- Inspect a variety of fixed premises (e.g. food establishments, personal service settings, small drinking water systems, seasonal farm worker accommodations, recreational camps, tobacco and electronic cigarette retailers, recreational water facilities) as required by the Ontario Public Health Standards under the Health Protection and Promotion Act RSO 1990.
- Conduct education and enforcement activities associated with the Smoke Free Ontario Act, 2017 and Halton Region By-laws No.41-21 and 40-20.
- Investigate health hazard complaints.
- Conduct potential rabies exposure investigations.
- Prepare investigation reports.
- Investigates enteric communicable diseases and outbreaks.
- Respond to adverse drinking water incidents in relation to the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
- Maintain liaison with a variety of agencies including representatives of Local, Regional and Provincial governments.
- Undertake special projects and surveys as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
