Environmental Health Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - Concordia University of Edmonton

Concordia University of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Concordia University of Edmonton is a community of learners engaged in a process of continuous and mutually
supportive learning that recognizes the importance of academic knowledge, information literacy, understanding
the position of Laboratory Instructor/Field Placement Coordinator (or Environmental Health Program Coordinator). This full-time
permanent position is available to begin in August.

Concordia University of Edmonton is situated on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton's historic
Highlands neighborhood. Supporting a student body of approximately 3000, Concordia is known for its small class
sizes and its excellence in teaching. Our small classes, and diverse student population, provide an excellent
opportunity for engaging with students in a sustained and nurturing way unique within the Canadian University
system. Concordia is also an institution that values research in the sciences, social sciences, humanities and
management.

The Department of Public Health offers an after-degree program in Environmental Health, a Graduate Diploma in
Environmental Health Practice and a series of graduate Certificates in Public Health (online delivery). The Bachelor of
Environmental Health (after-degree), is an intensive 15-month program designed to prepare students for public and
private sector careers as environmental public health professionals such as public health inspectors. The program
incorporates classroom instruction, field experiences, mentoring opportunities, and a 12-week field experience or an
applied research project completed in association with organizations from the public or private sector.

and will have the following:

Responsibilities:

Teaches environmental public health lecture and laboratory sessions
Prepares environmental health instructional and testing material
Provide constructive feedback to students and maintaining regular office hours.
Takes an empathetic approach to the instructional needs and concerns of students.
Demonstrated ability to work collegially as a team member in an interdisciplinary, collaborative

environment.

Develops and maintains relationships with organizations that may provide field placements/ WIL or

internships.

Maintains and updates program related tracking files e.g. internship lists
Assists in the development and dissemination of program materials e.g. promotional materials
Assists with general program scheduling
Participates in meetings and discussions on priorities for budget, personnel, equipment, supplies and

resources
- .Assists with other duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor degree in Environmental Health
Completion of Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada). Active Member in Good Standing with the

Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).

Minimum 3 years of field experience as a Public Health Inspector
Teaching experience at University/College level
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work collegially as a team member with a variety of teams and stakeholder groups.

technologies (e.g. Learning Management Systems, such as Moodle), with an aptitude to learn other software
as required.