Advertisement Number: 39180

Closing Date: May 31, 2022

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.

Upon graduation and completion of practicum, Environmental Officer 1 (EO1) $50,744 - $67,671 per year as a developmental Public Health Inspector.

Closing Date: Applications for intake for the Fall 2022 academic year will close on May 31, 2022.
 

Manitoba Health is pleased to offer the Public Health Inspector (PHI) Student Bursary Program in support of public service renewal.  Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) are vital members of the community health system whose primary focus is prevention of injury, illness and premature death.  PHIs safeguard the well-being of both the public and the environment by educating people about public health issues, monitoring facilities and developments, and enforcing public health legislation.  They use a broad array of strategies and interventions intended to protect the public’s health by minimizing environmental health risks to the population.

What is the Public Health Inspector Student Bursary Program?
The Public Health Inspector Student Bursary Program is a financial award for students registered for Fall commencement in an approved Environmental Public Health Program who are pursuing certification as a Public Health Inspector.  Following completion of coursework, bursary recipients will be offered a Public Health Inspection practicum placement in rural or Northern Manitoba as a requirement of their graduation.  The practicum will be paid at a student rate under the Manitoba STEP Services (student co-op placement) program.
 
Following graduation including successful completion of practicum, bursary recipients will commence employment with the Province of Manitoba as an underfill (developmental) Public Health Inspector, at a commensurate rate of pay, at the Environmental Officer 1 (EO1) level.  The EOI inspector will be given 12 months to obtain their certificate of Public Health Inspection (Canada) by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) Board of Certification.  Upon certification, the recipient will be promoted to the full working level of a Public Health Inspector in rural or Northern Manitoba, and will be expected to complete a minimum of two (2) years of employment with the Province of Manitoba as a fully certified Public Health Inspector.
 
POST-SECONDARY GRADUATES ENROLLED IN AN ACCREDITED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR THE FALL 2022 ACADEMIC YEAR ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY IN MAY 2022.
 
Bursaries are available as follows:

• $20,000 per annum for an accredited program not exceeding two (2) years in duration; OR
• A maximum of $30,000 if enrolled in a  twelve (12) month program

 
Students who receive the bursary but fail to meet the terms and conditions of the return of service will be subject repayment of the bursary funds.
 
Between semesters, Manitoba Health will provide STEP Services (student placement) opportunities to gain experience within the Health Protection Unit during the summer months. 
 
Where can I go to get the education required to become a Public Health Inspector?
 
The following educational institutions in Canada are accredited by the Board of Certification:

• British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby, BC
• Concordia University of Edmonton, Edmonton, AB
• Conestoga College, London, ON
• Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), Toronto, ON
• Cape Breton University, Sydney, NS

Duties:

Public Health Inspectors use technical equipment and expertise to conduct inspections, investigations, surveillance and enforcement activities to control public health hazards and protect the health and safety of Manitobans in public spaces.  They work as a part of team responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations under various Health Acts to ensure safe food, drinking water, recreational water, clean air and healthy building environments.  Public Health Inspectors also promote public health through the development and delivery of public education related to disease and injury prevention, communicable disease control, and potential adverse health hazards.

Qualifications:

Essential:
 

• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver presentations
• Excellent written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure or demanding challenges with minimal supervision
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to use MS Office programs and learn software applications
• Previous work experience in Manitoba in a technical role in a science-based or healthcare setting is an asset
• Previous work experience performing enforcement and compliance duties is an asset.

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

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