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 two-tier 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 full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking 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 day-to-day 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.

POSITION PURPOSE
Reporting to the Supervisor Health Protection 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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Inspects a variety of food premises all public swimming pools spas wading pools and non-regulated water facilities and small drinking water systems.
• Inspects facilities regulated under the HPPA such as recreational camps boarding and lodging homes.
• Inspects settings associated with risk of infectious diseases of public health importance such as child care centres nursing homes long term care facilities group homes homes for the aged and personal service settings.
• Responds to complaints regarding infection prevention and control practices to determine if there is a risk of communicable disease transmission and potential breach in infection prevention and control.
• Collects environmental clinical and other samples as appropriate to assess evaluate confirm and control an outbreak.
• Acts as a Provincial Offences Officer to enforce legislation under the HPPA the Provincial Offences Act and their associated regulations including but not limited to seizure and issuing part I tickets part III summons warrants and orders.
• Presents training courses and information sessions to educate the general public and specific groups including school boards food handlers personal service workers child-care providers care-givers health care workers community stakeholders targeted vulnerable populations etc. using appropriate teaching aids.
• Maintains electronic and manual records in accordance with Regional standards.
• Participates in 24 hour on-call duties and responds to after hours emergency calls on a rotating basis.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer focus communication collaboration and personal ownership.