Certified Public Health Inspector

ABOUT US

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our government is organized in a twotier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a fulltime employee and includes employermatched contributions.
• Employer of Choice Recognized as the highestranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
• Benefits and Wellness Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Programand corporate discounts and purchase plans for daytoday products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Manager Infectious Disease Control is responsible for monitoring promoting and ensuring compliance with Provincial and Regional legislation as well as Ministry of Health and Long Term Cares Ontario Public Health Standards under the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA) in order to prevent eliminate and decrease health hazard impacts and infectious diseases in the Region; carrying out duties in accordance with Divisional Departmental and Regional policies procedures and guidelines.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Carries out duties provides public health inspection services in the community and monitors promotes and ensures compliance with appropriate and related legislation regulations guidelines policies procedures protocols and operational standards.
• Provides telephone consultation and service (e.g. Health Connection) to the community to handle public health inquiries or complaints and initiates corrective action and/or recommends alternative solution where appropriate.
• Provides information and consultation to various health care professionals concerning infectious and noninfectious diseases.
• Provides information and consultation to institutions/facilities on infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Presents training courses and information sessions to educate the general public and specific groups including school boards food handlers personal service workers childcare providers caregivers health care workers community stakeholders targeted vulnerable populations etc. using appropriate teaching aids.
• Participates in 24 hour oncall duties and responds to after hours emergency calls on a rotating basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Environmental Health or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) C.P.H.I.(C).
• Working knowledge of pertinent regulations enacted under the Health Protection and Promotion Act as well as the Ontario Public Health Standards related protocols directives guidance documents and operational standards.
• Valid Ontario Class G drivers license and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
• Demonstrated skills to conduct quality inspections.