Public Health Inspector Job Vacancy in Mississauga

Job Title: Public Health Inspector
Job Location: 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Company/Employer: Regional Municipality of Peel
Job Type:   35 hours weekly – Monday through Friday.  Some evenings and weekends may be required
About Us
The Region of Peel, the area just west of Toronto that includes Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon, is a dynamic blend of rural/urban cultures, industries and communities. We are one of Ontario's fastest growing municipalities, delivering a wide range of municipal services to over 1,000,000 residents and a thriving business community.

Contract Duration:  Approximately thirteen (13) months
Health Services – Environmental Health

Job Requirements:

• A university degree in applied science with major/specialization in public health
• A Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors certification combined with experience as a Public Health Inspector
• Knowledge of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, Ontario Public Health Standards & Protocols and other applicable legislation/regulations
• Experience conducting inspections and conducting communicable disease investigations
• Demonstrated strong judgment and investigative and problem solving abilities
• Enforcement experience (orders, tickets), preparing crown briefs
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) as well as presentation skills
• An ability to work in an environment with competing  and shifting priorities
• Exceptional time management and organizational abilities
• Proficient computer skills -Windows XP, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, EIM, Hedgehog and use of a tablet computer in the field
• Knowledge of Tier Two Electronic Documentation System (TTED)
• An ability to work as part of a team, including community partners
• An ability to travel to various regional locations and a willingness to work some evenings and weekends.

Job Duties:

• Reporting to the Supervisor of the Education and Information team, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing environmental health educational and promotional programs, activities and materials.  This includes the Food Handler Certification course, presentations at in-service, other meetings and related events.
• Perform technical assessments while staffing the Environmental Health Contact Centre on rotation
• Provide consultative services and direction to clients on Environmental Health programs and health hazards in the community, including various Acts, Regulations, Guidelines and municipal by-laws
• Inspect and investigate health hazards
• Conduct risk assessments and enforce compliance under various Acts, Regulations, Guidelines, and municipal by-laws for food safety, communicable disease investigation and control, infection control and health hazard investigation
• Perform technical assessments of applicable building plans,  investigate complaints and provide consultative and educational services to clients
• Perform a defined role in public health emergencies, lay charges, issue orders and exclusion letters
• Prepare MFIPPA requests, crown briefs and testify in court

Compensation:  Band 6 - As per Non-Union Salary Structure plus comprehensive benefits

At the Region of Peel, we respect diversity and treat one another in ways that are fair, courteous and compassionate, recognizing everyone's contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Internal applicants will be kept apprised of their application status.

Foreign earned credentials may need to be assessed in order to determine Canadian equivalency. Please visit the Canadian Foreign Credentials Referral Office's website for further details. Service Canada also provides information regarding referral services toll-free at 1-888-854-1805}

Deadline: 28-01-2014

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