Overview

In this role, you'll help safeguard the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities across Northern BC by reducing environmental health risks, preventing communicable disease, promoting compliance with legislation, and supporting healthy community development.

Working under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, the Environmental Health Officer is responsible for delivering a diverse environmental health protection program. Through inspections, technical assessments, consultation, education, and enforcement activities, you will help ensure protected and healthy environments for the people we serve.

Note: A Public Health Inspector practicum must be completed to qualify. To express interest in a practicum, please forward a request to

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct environmental health inspections and assessments.
- Investigate and mitigate health hazards.
- Support the prevention of communicable diseases and injuries.
- Provide consultation and education to community partners, businesses, and the public.
- Monitor and enforce environmental health legislation, policies, and standards.
- Promote healthy community planning and development.

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, Days

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent, recognized by the Board of Certification,



Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).
- Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) issued by CIPHI.
- Registered or eligible for registration with CIPHI.
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence and access to a personal vehicle.

What Northern Health Offers

- Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
- Municipal Pension Plan for eligible part-time and full-time employees.
- Optional benefits coverage for casual employees.
- Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
- Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
- Employee referral incentives.
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
- Exceptional outdoor recreation and some of BC's shortest commute times.
- Federal and Provincial Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions.

About Northern Health

Northern Health serves approximately 300,000 people across nearly 600,000 square kilometres of Northern BC, including more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care in partnership with the communities we serve.

Join Northern Health and help create safer, healthier communities throughout Northern BC.

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📌 Environmental Health Officer (Fort St. John)
🏢 Northern Health - BC
📍 Fort St. John