Inspection Coordinator (Timmins)

Position details

Position summary

Under the direction and in consultation with the Manager, the program coordinator assists with planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the spectrum of services in assigned program areas in accordance with the Ontario Public Health Standards and Northeastern Public Health program priorities. In addition, the program coordinator will maintain the responsibilities of an Emergency Response On-Call Inspector, such as protecting individual and community wellness through health promotion, education, inspection, and enforcement of provincial Acts and Regulations. The position will be based out of the Timmins Office but will require extensive travel within the Northeastern Public Health catchment area. 

Qualifications and Requirements

• Current certification in Public Health Inspection from the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors of Canada (individuals who have recently sat for the Board of Certification Exam are encouraged to apply);
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health or equivalent;
• Minimum of three years of experience as a public health inspector.
• Experience and advanced knowledge in relevant areas of public health inspection (food safety, tobacco, health hazard investigation, communicable disease outbreak, etc.);
• Proven leadership and community development experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills;
• Thorough knowledge of all legislation and standards as they relate to environmental and public health;
• Can make evidence-based decisions, prepare reports and make recommendations for policy and program development;
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team;
• Fluency in both official languages is considered an asset;
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to meet program needs;
• Access to a vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license;
• Satisfactory criminal background check;
• Required to comply with Immunization policies, including COVID-19 vaccination, unless a valid medical exemption is provided.

How to apply

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Northeastern Public Health is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Applicants requiring an accommodation are asked to make such requests when contacted for an interview.

Please apply to:

Human Resources
Northeastern Public Health
[email protected]

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