Environmental Health Officer

Interior Health; Castlegar; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Health is looking for a dedicated Environmental Health Officer in Castlegar. This full-time role involves managing health programs, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with health legislation. Join a team committed to improving community health and safety through education and enforcement.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer-paid training/education opportunities

Employer-paid vacation

Employer-paid insurance premiums

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Two years of recent experience as a Public Health Inspector or equivalent.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver evidence-based programs to reduce risks and improve health.
• Conduct inspections and risk assessments, and enforce health legislation.
• Provide consultation, education, and disease prevention services.

Skills

Risk Management

Health Education

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field

Certification in Public Health Inspection (Canada)

Registration with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors - BC Branch

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to join our team in Castlegar on a full-time, permanent basis.

What we offer:

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer-paid training/education opportunities
• Employer-paid vacation
• Employer-paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance

About the job:

Aligned with our vision of “Less Risk, Better Health,” the Environmental Health Officer will:

• Manage and deliver evidence-based programs to reduce risks and improve health.
• Practice according to standards set by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors - BC Branch.
• Utilize advocacy, partnership, health education, risk management, compliance, and legal application to achieve our mission.

The role involves enforcing health legislation, conducting inspections and risk assessments, identifying environmental health hazards, reducing communicable diseases, providing education and consultation, and ensuring community development aligns with a healthy environment.

Typical duties and responsibilities:

• Provide consultation, education, enforcement, and disease prevention services, including:
• Inspecting food establishments, water systems, recreational water facilities, personal and care facilities, and other relevant sites for compliance.
• Investigating public health complaints and environmental control issues.
• Reporting, sampling, testing, and analyzing samples; collecting evidence and testifying in court.
• Responding to emergencies like epidemics or disasters, and participating in emergency planning.
• Conducting epidemiological investigations and following up on health risks.
• Assisting with licensing, reviewing plans for facilities, and evaluating development proposals for health impacts.
• Participating in local government committees and environmental health initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health legislation through education, persuasion, and enforcement actions.
• Maintain documentation, participate in workshops, train staff and students, and manage equipment and supplies.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field.
• Certification in Public Health Inspection (Canada).
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors - BC Branch.
• Two years of recent experience as a Public Health Inspector or equivalent.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.