Public Health Inspector I

Alberta Health Services; Town of Cochrane; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization seeks a Public Health Inspector I in Cochrane. The role involves delivering a comprehensive environmental public health program, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with the Public Health Act. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and certification in Public Health Inspection. The position offers a competitive salary range of $43.62 - $57.94 per hour in a full-time role, with scheduled days off on weekends.

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in Environmental Health.
• Completion of a recognized Environmental Health technical program.
• Active Member in Good Standing with the CIPHI.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Environmental Health knowledge

Inspection skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health

Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada)

Job 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: Cochrane Community Health Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-DEC-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 12-JAN-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

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

As Required.