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In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Supervisor Environmental Health, within the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Environmental Health Officer carries out inspections and regulatory duties within the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) including both urban and rural areas.
Job Responsibility:
Carrying out inspections and regulatory duties within the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) including both urban and rural areas
Investigating complaints and inspecting eating and food handling establishments, sewage disposal systems, water supplies and public services premises
Enforcing compliance with municipal by-laws, government acts and regulations
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent recognized by the Board of Certification, Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors
Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada)
Eligible for registration with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors, BC Branch
Valid BC Driver's Licence
Three (3) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to work independently, organize workload and establish priorities
Ability to exercise sound judgment, decision-making and problem solving
Ability to establish relationships with internal and external contacts
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Ability to obtain cooperation and coordinate the work of a variety of government representatives, non-profit agencies, landlords and business owners and families