Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.

Employees of Public Health are expected to provide high quality programs and services including but not limited to sexual health, harm reduction and immunization clinic services by demonstrating respectful, inclusive, non-judgmental values.

Posting ID: 5264 Department: Health Division: Health Protection Job Type: Contract Contract Duration: up to June 30, 2027 Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Posting Date: September 30, 2026 Reporting to a Manager in the Health Protection division, this position is responsible for inspecting various premises to ensure compliance with relevant legislation; investigating public complaints and responding to reported health hazards. Inspect a variety of fixed premises (e.g. food establishments, personal service settings, small drinking water systems, seasonal farm worker accommodations, recreational camps, tobacco and electronic cigarette retailers, recreational water facilities) as required by the Ontario Public Health Standards under the Health Protection and Promotion Act RSO 1990. Respond to adverse drinking water incidents in relation to the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

Maintain liaison with a variety of agencies including representatives of Local, Regional and Provincial governments.



Undertake special projects and surveys as required. Degree in a program of instruction approved by the Board of Certification with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors combined with a current certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) and related experience.

Proficiency with MS Office and M365. Flexibility to work outside of core business hours including evenings, weekends and holidays is required. Required to serve on standby on a rotational basis. Travel will be required.

Current certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) and/or a member in valuable standing if certified after January 1, 2017. In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.

Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.

If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone.

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Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.

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