Environmental Health Officer

Vancouver Coastal Health; Whistler; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Leadership development opportunities

Wellness supports for employees and; 


Award-winning recognition programs

Staff discounts

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health seeks an Environmental Health Officer for Whistler Health Care Centre. You will enforce environmental health standards, review programs, and conduct inspections across facilities.

This role requires strong communication, critical thinking, and independent work in a dynamic public health setting. Applicants should hold a Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Health, be certified as a Public Health Inspector (CPHI(C)) and possess a BC driver's license for travel within

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Health or equivalent.
• Must be certified as a Public Health Inspector in Canada (CPHI(C)).
• Must possess a valid BC Driver's License for travel within Vancouver Coastal Health.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain public health and environmental health standards.
• Enforce acts, regulations and by-laws; issue tickets where appropriate.
• Conduct inspections and investigations using a risk-based approach; prepare reports and analyses.

Skills

Risk-based inspections

Public health inspections

Written & verbal communication

Analytical/problem solving

Independently manage workload

Reading & interpreting technical docs

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Health

CPHI(C) certification

Job description

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.65/Hr. - CAD $51.99/Hr.

Come work as a Environmental Health Officer (EHO) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Whistler Health Care Centre in Whistler, BC!

Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, the Environmental Health Officer promotes and maintains a high standard of public health, environmental conditions, and environmental control standards; enforces applicable acts, regulations and by-laws; identifies all factors detrimental to community and environmental health and for the abatement of same as provided for by applicable rules, acts, regulations and by-laws; reviews and drafts new and/or updates standards, programs and controls. Carries out a wide variety of public health and environmental control inspectional duties; performs education, research, assessments, analytical tasks, and prepares relevant reports.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Health degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must be certified as a Public Health Inspector in Canada (CPHI(C)).
• Must possess a valid BC Driver's License as travel within Vancouver Coastal Health requires the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to conduct through inspections and investigations using a risk-based approach.
• Ability to determine compliance or corrective action in the inspection of public facilities.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and problem solving techniques.
• Ability to analyze and interpret test and inspection results.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including speaking in public and preparing reports.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision in a geographic area, and to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents, such as legislative acts and regulations, architectural and engineered plans, and chemical and bacteriological laboratory reports.
• Ability to enforce acts and regulations and to issue violation tickets in a calm, firm, and consistent manner under stressful conditions.
• Ability to operate related equipment such as sampling equipment and recorders.
• Ability to use a wide variety of related computer software applications.
• Ability to teach in a group environment.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.