Field Environmental Health Officer Safeguarding Communities

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to protect public health across urban and rural communities. You will carry out inspections of eating and food handling establishments, assess water and sewage systems, and enforce relevant bylaws and regulations.

Reporting to the Supervisor Environmental Health, you will work with a multidisciplinary team, travel between multiple sites, and ensure high standards of safety for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health or equivalent.
• Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada).
• Eligible for registration with CPHI-BC and valid BC driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections of eating and food handling establishments.
• Investigate complaints and enforce compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate with municipal and provincial agencies.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Decision making

Relationship building

Physical ability

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Health

Public Health Inspection Certificate

BC Driver's Licence

CPHI-BC Eligibility

Job description

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) is seeking an Environmental Health Officer to protect public health across urban and rural communities. You will carry out inspections of eating and food handling establishments, assess water and sewage systems, and enforce relevant bylaws and regulations.

Reporting to the Supervisor Environmental Health, you will work with a multidisciplinary team, travel between multiple sites, and ensure high standards of safety for patients and staff.