Environmental Health Officer

White Spot; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to protect community health and safety. The role involves diverse responsibilities, including assessments and compliance with health standards. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and possess strong personal and communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Four weeks vacation with one year of service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Outdoor activities and short commutes

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent recognized by the Board of Certification.
• Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) is required.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out a diverse program of environmental health protection.
• Performing technical assessments and providing consultative services.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental health legislation.

Skills

Teaching

Knowledge Integration

Communication

Critical Thinking

Management

Leadership

Teamwork

Equipment

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent

Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada)

Job description

Position Summary

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a certified Public Health Inspector looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your expertise to help keep our community safe.

A Public Health Inspector practicum must be complete to qualify. To express interest in a practicum, forward a request to [e-mail].

Reporting to the Team Lead - Environmental Health and in accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Environmental Health Officer is responsible for carrying out a diverse program of environmental health protection. Using a variety of professional and technical skills, the position aims to reduce the incidence of communicable disease, injury, and health hazards; perform technical assessments; provide consultative and educational services; ensure community development does not conflict with a healthy environment; and ensure compliance with environmental health legislation, policies, and standards.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:30 to 16:30

Dawson Creek

Wide blue skies and the rolling foothills of the Northern Rockies surround Dawson Creek. The city is also known as the Mile Zero City, as it marks the start of the Alaska Highway, a 2,400 km long highway connecting Alaska and the Yukon to Western Canada and the United States. Dawson Creek has a population of approximately 12,500. It provides primary service to a population of approximately 20,000 and helps serve the larger population of the Peace River Region of 60,000. There are eleven elementary schools, one middle school, and one secondary school. The Northern Lights College provides adult education. Check out Dawson Creek for more information about this community where the northern lights shine.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.

It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume.

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent, recognized by the Board of Certification, Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.
• Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) issued by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors and be registered or eligible to be registered with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License and possession of a personal vehicle.

Skills and Abilities:

• Teaching: Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
• Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff, and the members of the interdisciplinary team using oral, written, and computer communication means. Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict.
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills using a systems approach.
• Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives, and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team, supervises responsibilities of others, and collaborates across disciplines.
• Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement, and risk-taking. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of Northern Health policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
• Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Windows-based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units, and many other offices providing specialized services.