Senior Environmental Health Officer

Come work as an Senior Environmental Health Officer with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Senior Environmental Health Officer to join the team in Richmond BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Senior Environmental Health Officer with VCH you will:

• Perform supervisory regulatory and inspectional work while promoting/maintaining a high standard of public health in assigned areas of the health authority.
• Provide supervision and/or consultation to Environmental Health Officers and performs administrative and other related duties as required.

Education & Experience

• University graduation preferably at the Masters level or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• At least five (5) years related experience as an Environmental Health Officer II (EHO 2).
• Must be certified as a Public Health Inspector in Canada. (CPHI(C))
• Must possess a valid BC Drivers License as travel within Vancouver Coastal Health requires the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of modern methods principles techniques and practices of public health sanitation as applied to the inspection of building and places of business.
• Thorough knowledge of the by-laws and other governmental regulations pertaining to public health sanitation.
• Working knowledge of the basic sciences in relation to environmental sanitation.
• Ability to interpret laws and regulations governing public sanitation and to apply them practically in various and sometimes complex situations.
• Ability to advise EHOs on difficult problems and to supervise effectively.
• Ability to secure facts through investigation inspection and surveys.
• Ability to use impartiality good judgment and discretion in the enforcement of regulations.
• Ability to gather factual evidence for legal prosecutions and to present it clearly and effectively during court hearings.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability utilizing a variety of problem solving strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and in collaborating for community interaction.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver in-service education sessions to both individuals and groups.
• Ability to adapt to the changing health system and demonstrate an understanding of the broad determinants of health.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care research and teaching delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH we embrace thinking boldly taking smart risks and going first when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package including MSP extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports including counselling critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices diverse teams and inclusive environments which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BCs Top Employers Canadas Best Diversity Employers and Canadas Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.