Environmental Health Officer

Government of Yukon ->
Health & Social Services
- Environmental Health

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Term/Temporary

15 September 2028

Full-time

75

ST16

$94,501.00 - $

YEU

Saturday/Sunday

25%

Open to all Candidates, Preference
- Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference
- Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit  .

This posting

This posting will be used to fill one (1) term full-time position ending September 15, 2028, working 75 hours bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill future similar permanent and term positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon .

Environmental Health Services (EHS) works to protect the health and safety of the public across a wide variety of program areas including food safety, drinking water, sewage disposal, housing, recreational facilities, rabies control, tobacco and vaping control and personal services. To achieve the goal of protecting public health, EHS follows a progressive enforcement strategy to ensure compliance to requirements under the Public Health and Safety Act, local and national standards, guidelines, and public health best practices.

You will be part of a team that actively identifies hazards in recreational, commercial and industrial premises through various activities including performing inspections so businesses can reopen and stay open.

The Environmental Health Officer (EHO) is responsible for the protection of public health and safety through the development and implementation of a broad range of risk-based programs, enforcement of legislation, participation on national and local committees, contribution to departmental and inter-departmental activities, and other related duties.

The ideal candidate is a confident and collaborative professional who can build positive relationships while effectively administering and enforcing legislation. You are skilled at assessing risk, solving complex problems, communicating technical information to diverse audiences, and exercising sound judgment in situations that may have significant public health implications. You are comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities, and making evidence-based decisions to protect public health and safety.

• For more information on this job, please contact Chris Faloon, Manager, Environmental Health Services at  or
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Jaime Strachan, HR Consultant at  or

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you…