Public Health Inspector

Position Summary:

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of individuals and communities in Wellington County Dufferin County and the City of Guelph. With a vision of health and well-being for all we strive to address the diverse health needs of our population through innovative programs and initiatives upstream interventions and collaborative partnerships. From immunization campaigns to disease surveillance and community health promotion our team of dedicated professionals works to ensure the well-being of everyone in our communities.

As a workplace WDG Public Health offers a dynamic environment where passion for public health meets professional excellence. Employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health outcomes of our communities while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work culture. With ongoing opportunities for professional development a commitment to work-life balance competitive compensation and benefits and a strong sense of community within our organization WDG Public Health is not only a great place to work but also a rewarding place to grow and thrive in your career.

Read our 2024-2028 Strategic Plan on our Careers homepage for more about our vision mission values goals and priorities.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to use your knowledge and skills to make a difference in the health of our communities we invite you to apply.

We offer a competitive compensation package including:
Optional defined benefit OMERS Pension Plan with 100% employer matching;
EAP wellness program for individuals and family;
Employer paid parking;
35-hour work week;
Many opportunities for growth and development.

The Public Health Inspector implements the programs of the Health Protection division protecting individual and community health through health promotion and enforcement of Provincial Acts Legislation and By-Laws. They carry out public health inspection activities required by the Ontario Public Health Standards under the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA). This includes identifying public health hazards overseeing corrective action and enforcing the HPPA and its regulations. Inspectors also provide consultative and educational services on various topics that affect public health. Public Health Inspectors working with the CID team will contribute to the planning development coordination implementation and evaluation by the team as it relates to Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control and all associated Protocols prescribed by the Ontario Public Health Standards.

Areas of Responsibility:
Inspect and monitor food premises; plan reviews of proposed food premises; assist with food recalls where requested; food sampling and analysis; food complaint investigations.
Inspect public pools and spas; monitor and post public notice at bathing beaches.
Enforce Small Drinking Water Regulation; assess and advise operators on follow-up/corrective action for adverse water quality incidents; issue boil water and drinking water advisories.
Investigate tenant complaints for recluse mold pests and environmental health concerns such as groundwater contamination air quality; liaise with Ministry of Environment and Climate Change; respond to garbage and standing water complaints.
Administer the duties of the rabies control programs including the investigation of potential human exposure to rabies from animal contact testing and enforcement of mandatory immunization regulation; dispense vaccine to physicians as needed.
Carry out communicable disease investigations where suspected food borne illness occurs; conduct communicable disease surveillance management education and control.
Case and contact management of reports of suspected and confirmed infectious diseases.
Contact management including counseling prophylaxis or treatment recommendations and immunization recommendations.
Health promotion in collaboration with community partners regarding public knowledge of infectious diseases and infection prevention and control practices.
Investigation and surveillance of suspected and confirmed outbreaks of disease in the community and within institutions/facilities.
Reporting of infectious disease data elements in accordance with the HPPA (Regulation 569) into the integrated public health information system (iPHIS).
Participate in municipal emergency response planning and exercises

Hours of Work:

Regular office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Evening and weekend work may be required
Support on-call after hours weekends and stat holidays (approximately 4-5 times per year)

Position Effective:

June 1 2026

Requirements:

Degree in Environmental Health
Mandatory Certification in Public Health Inspection (Canada)
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Ability to clearly document information prepare reports
Excellent computer skills thorough knowledge of data base programs
Familiarity with the Hedgehog
Ability to work in a flexible and cooperative manner with clients the public and colleagues
Thorough knowledge of all legislation and standards relating to Environmental and Public Health
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing demands in a professional manner
Valid drivers license and use of vehicle
Maintain annual influenza immunization and adult immunization.

We thank all applicants however only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

WDG Public Health is committed to providing accommodation during the recruitment process for people in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require accommodation(s) please advise Human Resources in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. The organization will maintain the confidentiality of information related to an accommodation request and will only disclose this information with the consent of the employee or applicant.

WDG Public Health is an equal opportunity Agency. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine eligibility.

If successful in the hiring process it is important to understand that you would be an employee of a health care organization that strongly believes in the importance of immunizations as a necessary public health measure to control the spread of infectious diseases. Subject to any duty to accommodate under the Human Rights Code of Ontario successful applicants will be required to comply with the Agencys Immunization Policy. This policy is available upon request. Applicants who are unable to be immunized due to a valid medical contraindication must have a Statement of Medical Exemption Form completed by their primary care provider.