Public Health Inspector Degree
About The Position
Reporting to the Supervisor of the Public Health Inspection Program, the Public Health Inspector assists in the planning, delivery, assessment and improvement of public health inspection services in the assigned area. The Inspector will work closely with the Medical Health Officer, and take direction from them on investigations and follow-up actions. The incumbent fulfills the requirements created by the formal delegation of responsibility by the SHA in its capacity as the 'local authority' prescribed in the Public Health Act. The SHA appoints Public Health Inspectors as 'Public Health Officer' and as Plumbing Inspectors as provided for under the authority of the Public Health Act and Regulations; the Ministry of Health appoints Public Health Inspectors as Tobacco Enforcement Officers as provided for in the Tobacco Control Act. Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (BSEH)
- Certificate in Public Health Inspector (Canada) (CPHI(C))
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) membership
- Must be a qualified Public Health Inspector with Environmental science degree
Nice To Haves
- Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
Responsibilities
- Assists in the planning, delivery, assessment and improvement of public health inspection services in the assigned area.
- Works closely with the Medical Health Officer.
- Takes direction from the Medical Health Officer on investigations and follow-up actions.
- Fulfills the requirements created by the formal delegation of responsibility by the SHA in its capacity as the 'local authority' prescribed in the Public Health Act.
- Acts as a 'Public Health Officer' as appointed by the SHA.
- Acts as a Plumbing Inspector as provided for under the authority of the Public Health Act and Regulations.
- Acts as a Tobacco Enforcement Officer as provided for in the Tobacco Control Act.
Benefits
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
