Public Health Inspector - Terrace, BC, Canada - Northern Health Authority

Description

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a certified Public Health Inspector looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your expertise to help keep our community safe.

A Public Health Inspector practicum must be complete to qualify. To express interest in a practicum, forward a request to the Team Lead – Environmental Health.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Environmental Health Officer is responsible for carrying out a diverse program of environmental health protection.

Using a variety of professional and technical skills, the position reduces the incidence of communicable disease, injury, and health hazards; performs technical assessments; ensures that community development does not conflict with a healthy environment; ensures compliance with environment health legislation, policy, and standards.

Shift Rotation/Hours of Work
Monday to Friday, Days - 08:30 to 16:30
The community of Terrace is northern living at its best. Snow-capped mountains, pristine glacier-fed rivers, lakes, and streams all add to the beauty of this community. What Northern Health Has to Offer You
# Comprehensive benefit packages including, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
# Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
# Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
#"Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions


Bachelor's Degree:
in Environmental Health or equivalent, recognized by the Board of Certification, Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.

Certificate:

in Public Health Inspection (Canada) issued by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors and be registered or eligible to be registered with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.

License:
Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License and possession of a personal vehicle.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff, and the members of the interdisciplinary team using, oral written and computer communication means.

Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively.


Leadership:
Promotes staff morale, engagement, and risk-taking.

Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of Northern Health policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.

Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools.

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities.

We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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