Public Health Inspector (Open Until Filled)

EO2 Environmental Officer 2

Regular/full-time

Health, Seniors and Long Term Care

Environmental Health, Public Health

The Pas MB, Thompson MB, Dauphin MB, Brandon MB

Advertisement Number: 42512

Salary(s):   EO2 $56,493.00 - $77,184.00 per year Plus Qualification Pay ($8,414.38 per annum) and Remoteness Allowance if applicable

Closing Date:   June 14, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar Regular and Term positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

This posting will be open until filled.

In addition to a bi-weekly salary, candidates who have achieved their Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) (CPHI(C))/Board Certification are eligible for $323.63 qualification pay on a bi-weekly basis ($8,414.38 per annum). Candidates who are eligible for Remoteness Allowance may also be eligible to receive a Northern Premium.

A Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) (CPHI(C))/ Board Certification is a requirement for this position.
 
Applicants who have completed their Public Health Inspection practicum and are eligible to sit an upcoming Board Certification exam are encouraged to apply. Candidates who have not yet attained their Board Certification may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
 
We are currently looking to fill a number of Public Health Inspector roles in various urban, rural and northern locations such as:

• Brandon
• Dauphin
• The Pas
• Thompson

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) (CPHI(C)) along with on-going membership and participation in the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors Continuing Professional Competencies (CPC) Program.
• Must provide a maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Must have a valid class 5 Driver's License with access to a personal vehicle 
• Must be able to work outside in various environmental conditions and meet physical requirements as needed such as walking, climbing, bending and kneeling
• Must be able to work outside regular working hours and/or travel to remote locations by car, plane and boat with possibility of consecutive overnight stays

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Completion of a post-secondary degree in Environmental Health from a recognized institution. An equivalent combination of
  relevant education, training and experience would be considered if combined with a Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) (CPHI(C)).
• Experience with inspections as well as monitoring and enforcement of regulations, guidelines, by-laws and/or Acts to ensure compliance.
• Experience investigating complaints.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
• Effective time-management and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to handle conflict situations.
• Experience working with appropriate industry software programs, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Duties:
The Public Health Inspector conducts inspections and investigations of public sector groups on matters related to public health, including disease and injury prevention, health promotion, communicable disease control, and potential adverse health hazards that can impact Manitobans. The position uses technical equipment and expertise to recognize, evaluate and determine compliance related to the control of public health hazards.

The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations that fall under The Public Health Act and The Smoking and Vapour Products Control Act, as well as following the operational procedures set forth by the branch.   

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Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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