Preventive Medicine – Public Health Services

Calian Advanced Technologies; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Halifax is seeking a Public Health Services Technologist. This full-time role involves conducting public health inspections, investigating communicable diseases, and providing food safety courses. Candidates must hold a valid Certificate in Public Health Inspection and have a provincial driver's license. The successful applicant will support public health programs and ensure compliance with regulations at military facilities.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid provincial driver's license.
• Ongoing CIPHI membership required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct public health inspections for DND and CAF facilities.
• Investigate and report communicable diseases.
• Provide food safety courses and health hazard briefings.

Skills

Public health inspections

Food safety knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada)

Job description

Preventive Medicine – Public Health Services

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Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs healthcare professionals across Canada who support the health and wellbeing of our military members.

Location

Halifax, NS

Job Type

Full Time

Position Overview

We currently have 1 full-time position available at Canadian Forces Base Halifax. The Public Health Services Technologist (Preventative Medicine Technician) possesses specialized expertise in public health programs at CFB Halifax.

Responsibilities

The tasks for this role include:

• Conduct public health inspections for DND and CAF facilities on and off Base, verifying compliance for food services, accommodations, potable and recreational water, etc. Facilities include daycares, pools, spas, cadet camps, armories, personal services, and recreational facilities. Travel (local and off base) may be required.
• Investigate and report communicable diseases.
• Provide food safety courses and health hazard briefings.
• Conduct compliance inspections and sampling (water, food, surfaces).
• Interpret and analyze sampling data.
• Liaise with laboratories and regulatory agencies.
• Recommend public health measures for workplace compliance.
• Prepare and submit inspection reports within 15 days, including analysis, laws, sampling results, discrepancies, and recommendations.
• Participate in briefings to senior management.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain sampling equipment.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Work may involve exposure to noise, heat, cold, and slippery conditions; PPE will be provided.

Qualifications

All Public Health Services Technologists must have:

• A Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) from CIPHI, with ongoing CIPHI membership.
• A valid provincial driver’s license; use of POMV may be required.

Additional Requirements

You must be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level.

Security Clearances

• A security clearance or vulnerable sector screening may be required. Our recruiter will guide you through the process.

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