Public Health Inspector II - Personal Service Facilities Specialist

The Public Health Inspector II Personal Service Facilities (PSF) Specialist will act as the subject matter expert on new and emerging PSF trends. The role will involve researching and understanding the risks and processes involved in new and emerging PSF trends and developing guidance to assist inspectors in understanding risks around new/novel personal services. The Public Health Inspector II Personal Service Facilities (PSF) Specialist will represent the zone on the provincial Personal Services Committee, will be the point of contact with outside agencies such as Health Canada, and is expected to work closely with the Community Medical Specialist when the line between a cosmetic service and a medical service is gray. The Public Health Inspector II Personal Service Facilities (PSF) Specialist will be responsible for conducting health inspections in a defined geographic area and will also be tasked with reviewing all Personal Service Facilities applications for special events and communicating event requirements to Personal Service Facilities operators.

As a Public Health Inspector II and appointed Executive Officer under the authority of the Public Health Act, you will be responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive environmental public health program. As a Public Health Inspector II, you will have advanced technical expertise in the areas of public health epidemiology, environmental science and engineering, and scientific research. In addition to the duties required for the enforcement of the Public Health Act, you will act as a zone lead responsible for specialized technical advice and services in one or more of the environmental public health service delivery areas on a zone/provincial basis. You will support individual and community wellness through monitoring inspections, disease surveillance, consultation and enforcement of the Public Health Act and regulations.

Completion of Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or in a related field of study plus a recognized Environmental Health technical program. Completion of certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada). Active Member in Good Standing with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).

Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in an Environmental Public Health Program with a bachelor’s degree or 3 years’ working experience with a master's degree.

As required.