Public Health Inspector I

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

Job summary

A public health organization is seeking a Public Health Inspector I in Grande Prairie. The successful candidate will deliver a comprehensive environmental public health program and perform inspections to ensure community health. You will need to hold a bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and a Public Health Inspection Certificate. This position offers a competitive salary and a chance to work in a diverse environment, utilizing your skills to monitor and enforce public health regulations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000 annually

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in Environmental Health or related field.
• CIPHI Certification and active membership required.
• Experience in public health inspections preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive environmental public health program.
• Conduct inspections and disease surveillance.
• Consult and enforce the Public Health Act.

Skills

Environmental Health knowledge

Consultation skills

Enforcement of health regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health

Public Health Inspection Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity

Come join us in the Grande Prairie Office where you will get a mix of rural and urban experiences. You will also get to work with a group of experienced inspectors who will be more than lend a hand and be available for discussions. Check out wonderful Muskoseepi Trails and a chance to see the Northern Lights. Spring is coming, and you will see Trumpeter Swans and other wildlife to your heart content. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non‑pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Public Health
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-DEC-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 08-JAN-2026
• Temporary End Date: 08-APR-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $43.62
• Maximum Salary: $57.94
• 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

CIPHI Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience Preferred.