Environmental Health Officer

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador; Corner Brook; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is recruiting Environmental Health Officers for Corner Brook (temporary) and Stephenville (permanent) care and inspection work. You will inspect, enforce and educate to protect public health with ongoing mentorship from an experienced officer.

Responsibilities include enforcing health acts, inspecting facilities, testing water, investigating illnesses and communicating with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Time management and organizational skills to support the Environmental Health Program.
• Clear, professional communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Fostering positive and collaborative relationships in frontline service.
• Applying conflict resolution strategies while educating the public on health practices and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and enforce environmental health acts and regulations, policies and procedures.
• Complete inspections of food establishments, schools, personal care homes, childcare facilities and pools.
• Enforce tobacco, vapour products and smoke-free environment legislation.
• Perform water sampling and issue/ rescind Boil Water Advisories.
• Investigate food, water and vector borne illnesses; perform meat inspections.
• Conduct investigations, gather evidence and document non-compliance.
• Conduct site assessments for sewage systems.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Public education

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree ( CIPHI accredited )

CPHI(C) certificate

Job description

Currently recruiting for specific opportunities in: Corner Brook (temporary) and Stephenville (Permanent)

The Department of Government Services employs Environmental Health Officer positions of various durations and in various locations. As an employee, you will be provided with the appropriate equipment to help you to perform the duties of an Environmental Health Officer. You will work with and contribute to the protection of public health and safety through regular inspections, enforcement, consultation, and education. You will be further supported with ongoing mentorship and partnering with an experienced Officer for on-the-job training.

About Us

We operate Government Service Centres to provide a single point of entry to the general public and the business community. These Centres provide licences, permits, inspections, approvals, design plan reviews and certificates related to numerous service areas. This includes Environmental Health Officers who work with various inspection staff and are based out of a number of locations such as: Mount Pearl, Bay Roberts, Clarenville, Marystown, Gander, Grand Falls – Windsor, Lewisporte, Corner Brook, Springdale, Stephenville, St. Anthony, and Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

About the Opportunities

The Environment Health Officer position is responsible for the protection of public health and safety through regular inspections, enforcement, consultation, and education. This includes:

• interpreting, implementing and enforcing environmental health acts and regulations, policies and procedures;
• completing inspections of food establishments, schools, personal care homes, childcare facilities, personal services facilities and public swimming pools;
• enforcing the tobacco, vapour products and smoke-free environment legislation;
• performing water sampling and issuing/rescinding Boil Water Advisories;
• investigating food, water and vector borne illnesses; completing meat inspections;
• conducting investigations, gathering evidence and preparing detailed documentation in cases of non-compliance;
• conducting site assessments for sewage systems;
• performing other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

About You

Your education includes completion of a bachelor’s degree from a program accredited by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (https://ciphi.ca/certification/) and completion, or enrolled/near completion of a Certificate in Public Health Inspection, Canada [CPHI(C)].

Assessment Criteria

As an Environmental Health professional, you demonstrate time management and organizational skills to support the effective delivery of the Environmental Health Program. In your frontline service role, you communicate clearly and professionally with a diverse range of stakeholders, fostering positive and collaborative relationships. You apply sound conflict resolution strategies while educating the public on environmental health practices and ensuring compliance with relevant environmental health legislation, regulations, and policies.

Conditions of Offer

• Proof of Certificate in Public Health Inspection, Canada [CPHI(C)] upon completion
• Proof of valid class 5 driver’s license
• Recent and satisfactory criminal record check from local police

Conditions of Acceptance

• Willing to accept overnight travel
• Willing to accept day travel
• Acknowledges requirement of use of private vehicle (with business insurance)

Information for Applicants

To learn more about these opportunities please contact: Tammy McDonald, Manager of Operations at 709-729-2104 or [e-mail].