Environmental Health Lead for Indigenous Communities

First Nations Health Authority; Prince George; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization is seeking an Environmental Health Officer in Prince George, Canada. The role focuses on leading various public health initiatives, ensuring community safety, and improving health outcomes. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, CIPHI certification, and ideally some experience in public health inspection. Benefits include a municipal pension plan and access to health benefits. The position offers a salary range between $89,752 and $109,193 per year.

Benefits

Municipal Pension plan

14 holidays

Group health benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health or Public Health Inspection required.
• 6 months of related experience or equivalent education and training.
• Knowledge of First Nations health practices and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of environmental public health programs.
• Manage communicable disease control and drinking water safety.
• Perform risk assessments and research on environmental contaminants.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of environmental health

Education

Bachelor of Technology Degree in Environmental Health

CIPHI Public Health Inspection Certification

Tools

Field equipment operation

Job description

A regional health organization is seeking an Environmental Health Officer in Prince George, Canada. The role focuses on leading various public health initiatives, ensuring community safety, and improving health outcomes. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, CIPHI certification, and ideally some experience in public health inspection. Benefits include a municipal pension plan and access to health benefits. The position offers a salary range between $89,752 and $109,193 per year.