Public Health Inspector Degree

Position #: 153222

Expected Start Date: November 04, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: Swift Current Community Services

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Public Health Inspection

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: June 29, 2025

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: shifts of hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Public Health Inspector – Degree $38.137 to $46.554

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Reporting to the Senior Public Health Inspector and the Manager of Public Health, the successful candidate will use their knowledge and skills to enforce The Public Health Act, 1994 and The Tobacco Control Act with their associated regulations. Teamwork is a vital part of this position in conjunction with the Public Health Nurses under the Primary Health Care portfolio. The Public Health Inspection department works very closely with diverse departments in the Saskatchewan Health Authority, community partners and other government agencies at municipal, provincial and federal levels to provide excellent care to the people of Saskatchewan. The wide range of field duties of this position requires good independent judgment and risk assessment to ensure quality and safety for the public. Above regular inspections, the PHI is also involved with promotion, education and enforcement of Communicable Disease including Rabies, plumbing and private sewage and water. Considerable travel is involved throughout the Southwest area that this office serves.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (BSEH)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Certificate in Public Health Inspector (Canada) (CPHI(C))

Memberships

• Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI)

Competencies

• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Public relations skills
• Problem solving skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
• Ability to be flexible and willing to change
• Ability to interpret & apply legislation/guidelines/policy
• Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently
• Self-reliant
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• Travel within the region and provincially