Environmental Health Officer

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

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:30-16:30

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.65 - $51.99

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Sep. 28 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Supervisor Environmental Health, within the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Environmental Health Officer carries out inspections and regulatory duties within the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) including both urban and rural areas. Duties and responsibilities include investigating complaints and inspecting eating and food handling establishments, sewage disposal systems, water supplies and public services premises. The Environmental Health Officer enforces compliance with municipal by-laws, government acts and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

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). 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.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently, organize workload and establish priorities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, decision-making and problem solving.
• Ability to establish relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to obtain cooperation and coordinate the work of a variety of government representatives, non-profit agencies, landlords and business owners and families.