Environmental Health Officer

Interior Health; Vernon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Environmental Health Officer for a full-time relief position in Vernon. This role involves managing health protection programs, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with health legislation. The successful candidate will utilize their expertise in risk management and public health education to enhance community health. Offering a supportive work environment, this position also includes employer-paid training, extended health coverage, and a Municipal Pension Plan. Join a team committed to making a positive impact in public health and community well-being.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer-paid training and education opportunities

Employer-paid vacation

Employer-paid insurance premiums

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing health protection programs and conducting inspections.
• Strong understanding of health legislation and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage health protection programs to improve community health.
• Conduct inspections and risk assessments for food and water safety.
• Provide education and consultation on health risks and legislation.

Skills

Health Legislation Enforcement

Risk Management

Public Health Education

Epidemiological Investigations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or related field

Certification from Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an Environmental Health Officer for a full-time relief position in Vernon until December 31, 2025.

What We Offer

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

About The Job

The Environmental Health Officer will:

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

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

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, education, enforcement to prevent disease and health hazards.
• Perform inspections on food establishments, water systems, recreational facilities, personal and care facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Investigate complaints, conduct surveys, interpret results, and advise the public on health risks.
• Prepare reports, collect samples, interpret lab results, and participate in court proceedings.
• Respond to emergencies related to food, water, or vector-borne diseases, and participate in emergency planning.
• Conduct epidemiological investigations and follow-up for communicable diseases and food poisoning cases.
• Assist in licensing and health assessments of care facilities, evaluate hazards, and advise on corrective actions.
• Review and assess plans for food premises, water supplies, recreation, and community care facilities, and approve or reject permits.
• Review submissions from government agencies and recommend approvals based on environmental health impacts.
• Evaluate development proposals to improve health through community planning and design.
• Participate in local government committees and land use planning documents.
• Ensure compliance with health legislation through education, persuasion, and enforcement tools.
• Document activities, maintain records, participate in workshops, provide training, and manage equipment.
• Attend seminars and meetings to stay current on health issues, and perform other duties as required.