Public Health Inspector Degree

Position #: 101240

Expected Start Date: August 15, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Swift Current Community Services

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Public Health Inspection

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: August 16, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: shifts of hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Public Health Inspector - Degree $38.137 to $46.554

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Reporting to the Senior Public Health Inspector (PHI) and the Manager of Public Health, the incumbent uses their knowledge and skills to enforce The Public Health Act, 1994 and The Tobacco Control Act with their associated regulations. Teamwork with Public Health Nurses under the Primary Health Care portfolio is vital. The PHI department works closely with departments in the SHA, community partners and other government agencies (municipal, provincial & federal levels) to provide excellent care to the people of Saskatchewan. The wide range of field duties of this position requires good independent judgment and risk assessment to ensure quality and safety for the public. The PHI is involved with promotion, education and enforcement of Communicable Disease including Rabies, plumbing and private sewage and water. Considerable travel is involved throughout the Southwest area. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (BSEH)

Licenses

• Certificate in Public Health Inspector (Canada) (CPHI(C))
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Memberships

• Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI)

Competencies

• Analytical skills
• Public relations skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-reliant
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to interpret & apply legislation/guidelines/policy
• Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
• Ability to be flexible and willing to change

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
• Travel within the region and provincially
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives