Public Health Inspector

Public Health Inspector

Health Services – Health Protection

Status: (2) Regular Full Time

Salary Range: $81,977 - $102,471 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)

Hiring Range: $81,977 - $92,224

Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for details

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week for full time. Evening and weekend work required

Do you have experience conducting Public Health inspections?

Do you possess sound knowledge of various Acts, Regulations and Municipal By-laws as it directly relates to health inspections?

Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with various internal and external stakeholders?

The public health inspector (PHI) is responsible for delivering public health programs and services in the community. A variety of professional and technical skills are used to conduct inspections, investigate health hazards, conduct risk assessments, and enforce compliance with applicable legislation. A PHI will lay charges, issue orders and exclusion letters as well as make appearances to testify in court.

In addition, a PHI investigates complaints, provides consultative and educational services to clients, assists with mentoring of practicum students, may be requested to participate in project working groups and performs a defined role in public health emergencies. They may participate in 24-hour on call responsibilities as required. PHIs must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing biases.

General Programs Team Responsibilities: 

• Conduct inspections and investigations of various types of premises including but not limited to food service premises, and recreational water premises
• Conduct rabies investigations
• Respond to emergency situations (water interruptions, power outage, fires, floods, etc.)
• Conduct special events inspections
• Investigate suspect food-borne illnesses and outbreaks
• Uses professional and technical skills to inspect and investigate health hazards, conduct risk assessments, and enforce compliance under various Acts, Regulations and Guidelines 
• Perform a defined role in public health emergencies
• Prepare response to Freedom of Information requests
• Provide accurate and thorough documentation of activities
• Use progressive enforcement in response to non-compliance with legislation by issuing warnings and charges. Prepare court case briefs and present evidence in legal proceedings
• Provide technical assessments of applicable building plans (with the exception of Vector Borne Disease team), investigate complaints, provide consultative and educational services to clients, including on various Acts, Regulations, and Guidelines

 What the role requires:

• A satisfactory Level 1 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted)
• A university degree in applied science with a major/specialization in public health
• A Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspector certification. You must be a member in good standing of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (if certified as a Public Health Inspector in 2017 or later)
• A minimum of one year experience as a public health inspector; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Knowledge of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, Ontario Public Health Standards & Protocols, and other applicable legislation/regulations
• Experience conducting inspections and conducting communicable disease investigations 
• Experience in applying progressive enforcement (issuing orders and charges, preparing crown briefs, and testifying in court) 

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated strong judgment and investigative and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and presentation skills 
• An ability to travel to various regional locations within Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon. This may include multiple trips to various locations in one shift.
• An ability to work in an environment with competing and shifting priorities
• Exceptional time management and organizational abilities
• Proficient computer skills -Windows XP, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, SharePoint, OneDrive, Hedgehog and use of a tablet computer in the field
• Knowledge of Incident Management System (IMS) and emergency response

  Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us: 

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 3 weeks per annum 
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources 

 Interview: Our recruitment process will be conducted in person at 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. 

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.