Environmental Public Health Officer – Inventory

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Northeastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking an experienced Environmental Public Health Officer to provide public health services to Indigenous peoples. You will collaborate with partners, deliver health protection services, and conduct frequent inspections. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Health Sciences and a Certificate in Public Health Inspection. This role requires travel across various locations in Ontario and offers a salary ranging from $86,801 to $109,119.

Qualifications

• Graduation with a degree recognized in Health Sciences or equivalent.
• Certificate in Public Health Inspection is required.
• Experience in environmental public health is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners to deliver health protection services.
• Provide public health inspections and guidance to First Nations.
• Recommend risk mitigation measures associated with environmental health.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Working effectively with others

Adaptability

Integrity and respect

Education

Degree in Health Sciences (Public Health) or Environmental Public Health

Certificate in Public Health Inspection

Master’s degree (e.g., MPH, MSc Epidemiology)

Job description

Job Title

Environmental Public Health Officer – Inventory

Reference

Reference number: DIS24J-022918-000076

Locations

Brantford (Ontario), Ottawa (Ontario), Sioux Lookout (Ontario), Sudbury (Ontario), Thunder Bay (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario)

Salary

$86,801 to $109,119

Closing Date

11 December 2026 23:59 Pacific Time

Eligibility

Persons residing in Canada, Canadian citizens and permanent residents abroad.

Important Messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment. If you need accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, use the contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received will be kept confidential.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Several inventories are run concurrently; if interested in multiple locations, apply to the specific inventory poster.

Flexibility

Successful candidates may work from London, Parry Sound, Sault St. Marie, Kenora or Timmins.

Job Overview

Environmental Public Health Officers work collaboratively with partners to deliver high‑quality health protection services to Indigenous peoples. An EPHO provides advice, guidance, education, public health inspections and recommendations to First Nations and their leadership to help manage public health risks associated with the environment. Frequent travel is required.

Duties

• Collaborate with partners to deliver health protection services.
• Provide advice, guidance, education and public health inspections to First Nations and leadership.
• Recommend public health risk mitigation measures.
• Travel frequently using various modes of transportation.

Work Environment

First Nations and Inuit Health Branch provides public health services including Environmental Public Health to those living on reserve. Core programs: Drinking Water, Food Safety, Healthy Housing, Wastewater, Solid Waste Disposal, Facilities Inspection, Communicable Disease Control, Emergency Preparedness & Response.

Intent of the Process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions at Indigenous Services Canada. A reliability status security clearance is required.

Qualifications

Education

Graduation with a degree recognized in Health Sciences (Public Health) or Environmental Public Health or equivalent.

OR successful completion of full‑time instruction in Public Health Inspection or Environmental Public Health.

OR acceptable combination of education and at least five years’ experience in environmental public health and a certificate in Public Health Inspection.

Occupational Certification

Certificate in Public Health Inspection is required.

Asset Education

• Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., MPH, MSc Epidemiology).
• Current health and safety certification (CRSP, CIH, etc.).
• Training in emergency response and infection prevention.

Asset Experience

• Experience providing environmental public health services (inspections, monitoring, education, promotion, training).
• Experience working with First Nation communities.
• Experience leading or participating on committees.
• Experience engaging stakeholders.
• Experience briefing and providing recommendations to management.

Note: Experience gained during placements, field work or practicums will be considered.

Languages

English Essential, French Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC.

Knowledge

• Applicable legislation, guidelines, technical information related to environmental public health (e.g., Canadian Drinking Water Quality).
• Sample collection and interpretation of test results.

Competencies

• Written communication.
• Oral communication.
• Working effectively with others.
• Dependability.
• Adaptability.
• Integrity and respect.

Abilities

Ability to develop and present educational training related to environmental public health.

Operational Requirements

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends and travel throughout the region periodically.
• Willingness to work on call / standby / overtime or on short notice.
• Emergency response capability.
• Ability to work alone in remote/isolated First Nation communities, travel by vehicle, boat, helicopter, all weather.
• Operating motor vehicle for extended periods.
• Moderate physical effort; lifting objects up to 20 kg.
• Pre‑employment medical may be required.
• Work outdoors under varying weather conditions.

Other Requirements

• Reliability status security clearance.
• Valid driver’s licence in the province of work.
• Membership in Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).
• Indigenous status preference may be considered.

Application

Only online applications will be accepted through jobs.gc.ca. Submit your résumé and answers to screening questions. Provide concrete examples demonstrating how you meet essential and asset criteria. Avoid bullet points in written responses.

For applicants with disabilities, contact 1‑800‑645‑5605 prior to closing date.

Applicants must provide proof of education credentials upon request.

Preferred official languages may be specified in the online application.