Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of skilled practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, the position leads in developing, managing, administering and delivering public health protection services aimed at reducing the incidence of communicable disease and health hazards associated with drinking water. Sets drinking water program priorities and objectives, evaluates program effectiveness, and ensures compliance with Drinking Water legislation, policy and standards. Identifies and investigates drinking water problems and risks and conducts health risk assessments in regard to drinking water quality.

Provides an evaluation of drinking water issues and priorities based on consistent, new and developing models of risk assessment. Ensures uniform interpretation and enforcement of drinking water legislation, policies, standards and guidelines. Coordinates investigations of drinking water disease outbreaks or other threats of contamination of drinking water.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education &

Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Technology in Environmental Health supplemented by five year’s recent, related experience as a Certified Public Health Inspector or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Additional technical training specific to drinking water systems and water treatment.

Certified as a Public Health Inspector in Canada. Registered or eligible for registration with the British Columbia Branch of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. Holds a valid B.C. Driver’s license and has access to own vehicle.

Knowledge & Abilities

- Demonstrated excellent leadership skills.




- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a variety of audiences, and demonstrated public speaking ability.
- Knowledge of team building theory and the demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with senior management, colleagues, clients, government agency representatives and the public.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work while meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, interpret complex technical documents including legislation, planning documents, architectural and engineered plans and laboratory reports.
- Knowledge and understanding of compliance monitoring and progressive enforcement processes. Ability to effectively apply progressive enforcement theory to the enforcement of legislation.
- Operational understanding and knowledge of equipment related to the water treatment and monitoring industry.
- Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of all federal, provincial, regional, and local legislation bylaws, policies, standards, guidelines and recommendations related to Drinking Water.
- Comprehensive knowledge of legislation related to Public Health Protection and Safety.
- Broad knowledge of maximum allowable levels of pollutants in substances normally encountered in Environmental Health and Public Health work.
- Operational understanding and knowledge of basic chemistry, physics, biology, statistics, and epidemiology as related to Environmental Health, sanitation and disease investigation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable computer software applications.




- Demonstrated ability to utilize all related equipment.
- General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
- Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
- Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

Details

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.

Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.

This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.

📌 Drinking Water Protection SpecialistBS) (Squamish)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Squamish