Public Health Inspector

Position Overview

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.

• Deliver a comprehensive environmental public health program within a specified geographical area.
• Perform work duties aimed at preventing, correcting, or limiting the effects of environmental health hazards.
• Support community wellness through inspections, disease surveillance, consultation, and enforcement of the Public Health Act.
• Enforce regulations related to safe food, safe drinking water, safe recreational water, safe built environment, and healthy environments.

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health or a related field plus a recognized Environmental Health technical program.
• Completion of a certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada).
• Active membership in good standing with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).

Employer: Regional Health Authority
Title: Public Health Inspector I
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Program: Environmental Public Health
Location: Drayton Valley, Health / Mental Health
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Salary: $44.93 – $59.68 per hour