Regional Manager

EO4 Environmental Officer 4

Regular/full-time

Rural or Urban location within Manitoba

Health, Seniors and Long Term Care

Environmental Health, Public Health

Brandon MB

Advertisement Number: 42723

Salary(s):   EO4 $67,425.00 - $94,263.00 per year Plus qualification pay ($9,362.08 per annum)

Closing Date:   May 5, 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 women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

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

A Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) (CPHI(C)) / Board Certification is a requirement for this position.

This position oversees the public health inspection program and public health inspectors and administrative staff working in the Health Protection Unit offices within the Prairie Mountain Region. Travel is required for this position and may require occasional overnight stays. 

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 have and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Check. 
• Must have and maintain a valid Class 5 (F) Driver's Licence.
• Must have access to a personal vehicle for use on the job.
• Must be available for occasional travel to remote locations and be available for consecutive overnight stays.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Post-secondary degree in Environmental 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 (Canada) (CPHI(C)).
• Extensive experience as a Public Health Inspector.
• Strong working knowledge of The Public Health Act, regulations and public health inspection programs; in addition to general knowledge of other Provincial and Federal Acts and regulations.
• Experience in rural environmental health issues.
• Effective human resource management skills.
• Effective financial management skills.
• Political acumen skills demonstrated through experience handling sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• Effective time-management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write clear and concise documents for different audiences.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present complex issues to internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in the use of computer based applications.

Duties:
This position manages Public Health Inspectors (PHI) in the administration and enforcement of the Public Health Act, The Smoking and Vapour Products Control Act and other such legislation or policy under the responsibility of the department. This position is professionally, technically, and administratively accountable for results within their region. Duties include the responsibility and coordination of program delivery, recognizing and evaluating the control of health hazards within its region while managing human resources. The incumbent is also involved in determining and developing the branch short and long-term plans, policies, regulatory amendments, and producing ministerial correspondence, such as Advisory Notes, Treasury Board Submissions, and briefing notes.

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