Public Health Inspector Trainee - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa

City of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 6776

Department:
Ottawa Public Health

Service:
Ottawa Public Health Dept.

Branch:
Health Protection Service

Employment Type:
Up to 3 Full-time Temporary Positions

Up to 1 year

Work Hours: 35.00 /hours per week

Affiliation:
CUPE 503 Inside/Outside

Salary Information:
$60, $70,743.40 annually (2023 rates of pay)

Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Ottawa Public Health

Application Close: 07/03/2023

JOB SUMMARY:

Environmental Health Protection and Outbreak Management is responsible for implementing Ontario's Public Health Standards with a focus on environmental health protection, infectious diseases and outbreak management, as well as relevant regulations under the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA).

The Environmental Health unit develops, implements and evaluates inspection services and programs, and is responsible for enforcement of relevant federal, provincial and municipal legislation and Public Health policy.

You are responsible for monitoring and enforcing provincial and municipal legislated standards of public health protection, environmental sanitation and occupational health and safety; helping to prevent and control the occurrence of communicable diseases and exposure to toxic agents in the environment; and promoting optimal health in the community.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of 4 year university degree in Environmental Health

Minimum of 12 weeks of field training obtained at a health unit/department

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of health related legislation
Knowledge of related environmental health issues
Ability to inspect establishments such as food premises and public pools, and record results of findings
Prepare reports, compile data and maintain records
Undertake special projects as assigned

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Self motivated
Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills
Good problem solving skills
Capable of handling a high volume, multitask workload

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
Driver's

License Requirement:
A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated

You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
This role works in a highrisk setting; therefore, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 and provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment in accordance with the Ottawa Public Health COVID19 Immunization Policy.
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The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at , extension 47411.