Environmental Health Inspector — Multi-Site Travel & Impact

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to perform inspections and regulatory duties across urban and rural areas. You will investigate complaints, inspect food establishments, sewage systems, and water supplies, and enforce applicable bylaws and regulations.

The role reports to the Supervisor Environmental Health and requires a Bachelor's in Environmental Health, CIPH Certification, BC driving license, and 3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health or equivalent recognized by the Board of Certification, CIPH BC.êncio
• Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada).
• Eligible for registration with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors, BC Branch.
• Valid BC Driver's Licence.
• Three (3) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect eating and food handling establishments, sewage disposal systems, water supplies and public services premises.
• Investigate complaints and enforce compliance with municipal by-laws, government acts and regulations.
• Carry out inspections and regulatory duties within urban and rural areas as part of VIHA.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to prioritize safety and quality in all activities.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Judgement

Relationship building

Physical ability

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health

Public Health Inspection Certificate

Registration eligibility with CIPH BC

BC Driver's Licence

3 years related experience

Job description

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to perform inspections and regulatory duties across urban and rural areas. You will investigate complaints, inspect food establishments, sewage systems, and water supplies, and enforce applicable bylaws and regulations.

The role reports to the Supervisor Environmental Health and requires a Bachelor's in Environmental Health, CIPH Certification, BC driving license, and 3 years of related experience.