ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER

Job title: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER

Company: Interior Health Authority

Job description: Job title :ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER
Community :PENTICTON
Facility :PENTICTON HEALTH PROTECN
Status :PERMANENT FULL TIME
Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking a dynamic Environmental Health Officer (EHO) to join the IH Drinking Water Systems team in Penticton, BC.

Focusing on small water systems, the EHO will be responsible for using a variety of professional and technical skills the position promotes and maintains a high standard of public health; enforces applicable health legislation, policies and standards; conducts inspections and risk assessments; identifies factors detrimental to community and environmental health; reduces the incidence of communicable disease, performs technical assessments; provides consultative and education services and ensures that community development does not conflict with a healthy environment.

Days of work are 08:30-16:30 Monday-Friday with weekends and statutory holidays off.

Some Benefits to joining Interior Health:

Interior Health offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• 4 weeks vacation
• Insurance premiums paid by Interior Health
• Medical Services Plan
• Extended Health Coverage
• Dental Health Coverage
• Pension Plan

*Relocation Allowance may be offered on some positions.*

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Everyone plays a role in the care continuum. Together, we create great workplaces.

Apply today!

We invite applicants to self-identify as First Nation, Métis or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.

Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with the application process, job readiness, interview readiness or tips for resume and cover letter writing, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related discipline; must have a certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) and must be registered or eligible to be registered with the Board of Registration of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors BC Branch.

Two year’s recent experience as a Public Health Inspector or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current valid provincial driver’s license.

Expected salary:

Location: Penticton, BC

Job date: Sun, 24 Jan 2021 23:33:46 GMT