Senior Environmental Health Advisor

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a Senior Environmental Health Advisor to safeguard public health in the Northwest Territories. This role involves developing health standards, assessing environmental contaminants, and contributing to public health policies. The ideal candidate has a graduate degree in Environmental Science, significant experience in public health, and certifications as required. Join us in making a meaningful impact on community health and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field in Public Health sector.
• Minimum three years of experience in environmental contaminants, climate change, or public health.
• Certification as a Public Health Inspector in Canada (mandatory).
• Active membership in good standing with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and audit environmental public health standards.
• Lead research on environmental contaminants and provide public health risk assessments.
• Review land use management proposals for public health implications.
• Provide technical advice and public communication regarding contaminants.
• Supervise staff and manage financial resources.

Skills

Environmental contaminants

Public health risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Public health legislation

Evidence-based evaluation

Education

Graduate degree in Environmental Science or related field

Certification as a Public Health Inspector in Canada

Job description

The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.

HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.

Job Information

Are you passionate about protecting public health? As the Senior Environmental Health Advisor (SEHA), you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the health of Northwest Territories (NWT) residents. You’ll work directly with the Chief Environmental Health Officer and Chief Public Health Officer, shaping environmental public health standards, assessing contaminants, and contributing to policies that make a real difference in communities across the North. This is your chance to have a meaningful impact – helping to prevent environmental hazards, respond to public health challenges, and shape policies that protect communities. Your work will touch lives across the North and contribute to a healthier, safer future for all residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, update, and audit environmental public health standards and guidelines.
• Lead and assess research on environmental contaminants, providing public health risk assessments.
• Review land use management and resource development proposals for public health implications.
• Provide technical advice, stakeholder engagement, and public communication regarding contaminants.
• Represent the Department in interagency and interdepartmental meetings.
• Supervise staff, manage financial resources, and support staff development and performance management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Graduate degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field (Public Health sector).
• Minimum three (3) years of progressive experience in environmental contaminants, climate change, and/or environmental public health, including one (1) year of contaminants-related research.
• Certification as a Public Health Inspector in Canada (mandatory).
• Active membership in good standing with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.
• Strong knowledge of public health legislation, risk assessment, and evidence-based evaluation methodologies.

Equivalencies may include:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, industrial hygiene or other related field and five (5) years of progressive experience working in the field of environmental contaminants, climate change, and/or environmental public health.
• Diploma in environmental science, industrial hygiene or other related field and seven (7) years of progressive experience working in the field of environmental contaminants, climate change, and/or environmental public health.
• Related field: Public Health sector.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.