Public Health Inspector Degree

November 22 2024
Expected expiry date: November 29 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Population Health
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 27626
  • Job Category Public Health Services
  • Posting Date 11/21/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Public Health Office - Saskatoon
  • Apply Before 11/29/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 107706

Expected Start Date: December 16, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: Idylwyld Centre

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Public Health Inspection

Type: Full-time regular

Expected Up to Date: September 05, 2025

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Public Health Inspector - Degree $38.137 to $46.554

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Under direction of the Senior Public Health Inspector, and in consultation with Departmental Supervisors, the Manager and/or Medical Health Officer, the Public Health Inspector will deliver a wide variety of environmental health / public health programs through consultation, education, inspection and enforcement of legislation within an assigned geographical area. Established programs deal with health hazards in buildings, water and sewage disposal systems, food premises, air quality, unintentional injury prevention, tobacco control and communicable disease control programs. The Public Health Inspector may also be required to enforce The Plumbing Regulations, The Private Sewage Works Regulations, and must be able to perform onsite inspections in new and existing buildings. In addition to the routine public health inspection programs the Public Health Inspector functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team and utilizes health promotion strategies, techniques and skills to address a variety of determinants of health.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (BSEH)

Licenses

  • Certificate in Public Health Inspector (Canada) (CPHI(C))

Memberships

  • Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI)

Competencies

  • Advanced - Communication skills
  • Advanced - Interpersonal skills
  • Advanced - Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge in developing policies, procedures and standards
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Knowledge in applicable tools and equipment

Other Information

  • For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
  • Travel required
  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement

About Us

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.