Public Health Inspector (Open Until Filled)

Introduction

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.