Health Protection Program Coordinator - Housing, Recreational Camps, Child Care and Personal Services Specialist

EO3 Environmental Officer 3

Regular/full-time

Health, Seniors and Long Term Care

Health Protection, Population and Public Health

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 42630

Salary(s):   EO3 $65,061.00 - $90,556.00 per year In addition to a bi-weekly salary, candidates who have achieved their Certificate in Public Health Inspections/Board Certification are eligible for $352.12 qualification pay on a bi-weekly basis ($9,155.12 per annum)

Closing Date:   April 12, 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, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Board of Certification (BOC) of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI), along with on-going membership and participation in CIPHI's Continuing Competencies Program
• Ability to provide and maintain a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check (CRC). Candidates are responsible for associated costs
• A valid Manitoba Class 5F Driver's license or equivalent
• Must have access to a personal vehicle for use on the job
• Ability to work outside in various environmental conditions and met physical requirements as needed such as walking, climbing, bending and kneeling
• Ability 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 Public Health from a recognized institution. An equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience may be considered if combined with a Certificate in Public Health Inspection.
• Extensive experience in public health investigations and compliance monitoring, and enforcement activities
• Experience reviewing and assessing technical documents such as compliance plans, engineering assessments, etc.
• Experience developing and/or amending legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and operational guidelines
• Experience applying and interpreting legislation related to the Public Health Act
• Experience in program development and coordination, including making evidence and/or research based recommendations to senior management
• Strong written communication skills with experience drafting technical reports and correspondence
• Sound analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills and experience in de-escalation
• Leadership skills to guide, train staff, and facilitate education opportunities for various stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and non-technical information to diverse stakeholders

Duties:
This program coordinator will provide specialized expertise to staff and lead program development for theses program areas for the HPU. The incumbent will chair inter-regional Health Protection program committee’s and coordinate the development of draft policies and recommendations related to programs. The incumbent will lead regulatory review processes, influence and a hold a decision-making role in short and long term-plans and policies for these specialty areas.

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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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