Environmental Health Officer

Job summary

Conduct inspections of food establishments and other public facilities, enforce environmental health and smoke-free legislation, and provide consultation and education to protect public health and safety. Investigate food-, water-, and vector-borne illnesses, sample water, inspect meat, assess sewage systems, and document non-compliance cases.

Job details

Currently recruiting for specific opportunities in: Corner Brook (temporary) and Stephenville (Permanent) The Department of Government Services employs Environmental Health Officer positions of various durations and in various locations. As an employee, you will be provided with the appropriate equipment to help you to perform the duties of an Environmental Health Officer. You will work with and contribute to the protection of public health and safety through regular inspections, enforcement, consultation, and education. You will be further supported with ongoing mentorship and partnering with an experienced Officer for on-the-job training. About Us We operate Government Service Centres to provide a single point of entry to the general public and the business community. These Centres provide licences, permits, inspections, approvals, design plan reviews and certificates related to numerous service areas. This includes Environmental Health Officers who work with various inspection staff and are based out of a number of locations such as: Mount Pearl, Bay Roberts, Clarenville, Marystown, Gander, Grand Falls – Windsor, Lewisporte, Corner Brook, Springdale, Stephenville, St. Anthony, and Happy Valley-Goose Bay. About the Opportunities The Environment Health Officer position is responsible for the protection of public health and safety through regular inspections, enforcement, consultation, and education. This includes: interpreting, implementing and enforcing environmental health acts and regulations, policies and procedures; completing inspections of food establishments, schools, personal care homes, childcare facilities, personal services facilities and public swimming pools; enforcing the tobacco, vapour products and smoke-free environment legislation; performing water sampling and issuing/rescinding Boil Water Advisories; investigating food, water and vector borne illnesses; completing meat inspections; conducting investigations, gathering evidence and preparing detailed documentation in cases of non-compliance; conducting site assessments for sewage systems; performing other related duties as required. Screening Criteria About You Your education includes completion of a bachelor’s degree from a program accredited by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (https://ciphi.ca/certification/) and completion, or enrolled/near completion of a Certificate in Public Health Inspection, Canada [CPHI(C)]. Assessment Criteria As an Environmental Health professional, you demonstrate time management and organizational skills to support the effective delivery of the Environmental Health Program. In your frontline service role, you communicate clearly and professionally with a diverse range of stakeholders, fostering positive and collaborative relationships. You apply sound conflict resolution strategies while educating the public on environmental health practices and ensuring compliance with relevant environmental health legislation, regulations, and policies. Conditions of Offer Proof of Certificate in Public Health Inspection, Canada [CPHI(C)] upon completion Proof of valid class 5 driver’s license Recent and satisfactory criminal record check from local police Conditions of Acceptance Willing to accept overnight travel Willing to accept day travel Acknowledges requirement of use of private vehicle (with business insurance) Information for Applicants To learn more about these opportunities please contact: Tammy McDonald, Manager of Operations at 709-729-2104 or TammyMcDonald@gov.nl.ca.

What you’ll do

Conduct inspections of food establishments and other public facilities, enforce environmental health and smoke-free legislation, and provide consultation and education to protect public health and safety. Investigate food-, water-, and vector-borne illnesses, sample water, inspect meat, assess sewage systems, and document non-compliance cases.

Requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a program accredited by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors and have completed, or be enrolled in or near completion of, the Certificate in Public Health Inspection, Canada (CPHI(C)). The role also requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, a satisfactory criminal record check, willingness to travel overnight and during the day, and use of a private vehicle with business insurance.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Time Management
• Organization
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Public Education
• Regulatory Enforcement
• Inspections
• Consultation
• Investigation
• Evidence Gathering
• Documentation
• Water Sampling
• Food Safety
• Environmental Health

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Government & Public Sector
• Healthcare
• Security & Safety

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