Public Health Inspector I

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Alberta is seeking a Public Health Inspector I. The role involves conducting inspections and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and relevant certification. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range of $41.12 to $54.61 per hour, based in Edmonton.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Environmental Health technical program.
• Active Member in Good Standing with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections in assigned environmental public health program areas.
• Support individual and community wellness through inspections and disease surveillance.
• Enforce the Public Health Act and regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Decision-making

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health

Public Health Inspection certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity:

This front-line Public Health Inspector I position will have an assigned program area in the Edmonton Zone, working from Seventh Street Plaza. Possible functional areas include food, safe built environments, emergency preparedness, drinking water, recreational water, nuisance and communicable disease control. The successful candidate is responsible for protecting all Albertans, including disadvantaged populations by conducting a variety of inspections in their assigned environmental public health program area(s). Please note that if the successful candidate for this position is a current internal employee from another zone, there may be a longer than typical recruitment process. The start date is negotiable between the successful candidate and management. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies.

Description:

As a Public Health Inspector I and appointed Executive Officer under the authority of the Public Health Act, you will be responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive environmental public health program within an assigned geographical area. You will perform work duties in the interest of prevention, correcting or limiting the effects of environmental health hazards, whether physical, chemical or biological in nature, which may adversely affect the health of individuals or communities. You will support individual and community wellness through monitoring inspections, disease surveillance, consultation and enforcement of the Public Health Act and regulations within safe food, safe drinking water, safe recreational water, safe built environment and healthy environments.

• Classification:
Public Hlth Inspector I
• Union:
HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program:
Environmental Public Health, Safe Built Environments
• Primary Location:
HSBC Building
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
1.00
• Posting End Date:
21-AUG-2025
• Employee Class:
Regular Full Time
• Date Available:
15-SEP-2025
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
2
• Shifts per cycle:
10
• Shift Pattern:
Days, Weekends
• Days Off:
Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary:
$41.12
• Maximum Salary:
$54.61
• Vehicle Requirement:
Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor's degree in Environmental Health or in a related field of study plus a recognized Environmental Health technical program. Completion of certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada). Active Member in Good Standing with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent judgment and decision-making skills. Ability to work independently and with a team. Well-developed computer skills. Candidates will be assessed on their experience, performance and qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

One year of experience as a public health inspector or environmental health officer in an environmental public health program.