Environmental Health - Coordinator

Windsor Essex County Health Unit; Leamington; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health unit in Ontario is seeking a Program Coordinator to oversee environmental health programs. The role involves supervising public health inspectors, ensuring compliance with health standards, and collaborating with community partners. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience, and the position offers a hybrid work option.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Certified Public Health Inspector.
• Maintain membership in good standing with Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Manager for program delivery and quality assurance.
• Supervise staff and develop reports and program plans.
• Liaise with community partners on environmental health issues.

Skills

Public Health Inspection

Supervision

Consultation

Evaluation

Community Liaison

Education

Certificate in Public Health Inspection

Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hedgehog

Ministry of Health Databases

Job description

Job Description

Full-Time, Permanent

Posting expiry date: Monday, May 26 2025 at 4:30pm

Reports to: Manager of Environmental Health

Work Environment: Office and Community

Overall Job Responsibility:

Reporting to the Manager(s) of the Environmental Health Department, the Program Coordinator provides assistance with overseeing program delivery, project management and quality assurance. The coordinator will provide support to the Manager to ensure day-to-day activities are implemented in accordance to all applicable WECHU policies, the Ontario Public Health Standards, all Protocols and Guidelines, the Health Protection and Promotion Act and its Regulations and any other pertinent legislation. The coordinator will be responsible to supervise staff, develop reports and program plans, and evaluate processes outcomes and program delivery.

Key areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to:

• Assist management with providing counselling and mentoring to Public Health Inspectors, and act as a resource for program specific enquiries.
• Provide work direction, supervision and consultation to Public Health Inspectors to ensure accuracy, consistency and adherence to all policies, procedures and legislative standards.
• Evaluate and review program operations to ensure that activities are effective and evidence based.
• Aid in the development, implementation and maintenance of operational procedures, information systems, administrative documentation and record control for Environmental Health programs.
• Assist in the preparation, drafting and implementing of new policies and procedures.
• Support the development of environmental health program plans, interventions, and procedures as required.
• Maintain current level of knowledge in technical information related to environmental health.
• Participate on internal and external committees and working groups as required.
• Liaise with community partners and stakeholders to provide information on environmental health issues.
• Respond to inquiries from the public on applicable environmental health program areas.
• Review the accuracy and ensures the timely submission of all inspection reports and daily activity sheets.
• Review educational materials and resources to ensure accuracy and cultural appropriateness.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Position Qualifications:

Education, Training, & Experience:

• Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada); CPHI(C) issued by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Health or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Maintain membership in good standing with Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors
• Minimum 5-year experience as a Certified Public Health Inspector

Other Requirements:

• In depth knowledge of Ontario Public Health Standards and applicable protocols
• Proficiency with current computer applications (Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher; Internet; Outlook Calendar)
• Experience with Ministry of Health and Long-term care databases including but not limited to RCAT, LRMA and DWARS
• Working knowledge with the Hedgehog 5 Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workloads
• Satisfactory police information search
• Immunizations and TB screening as per WECHU policies
• Ability to work weekend, evening work or on call
• A valid Ontario Driver’s Licence, access to a reliable motor vehicle during working hours, as well as 2 million dollars in liability
• Incumbents must keep up to date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, corporate policies etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed

This position includes the option of hybrid work, whereby employees may be able to work remotely or from the office, based on departmental needs, job duties and personal work preferences. The successful candidate must reside within the province of Ontario and must be available to attend the office upon request.

Grid 3

Entry Rate

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

35 hr/wk

$45.40

$46.66

$47.92

$49.18

$50.45

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.