ABOUT US
Almost 1.3 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2051. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
WHAT WE OFFER
Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
- Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
- Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
- Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Supervisor, Health Protection, is responsible for monitoring, promoting, and ensuring compliance with Provincial and Regional legislation, as well as Ministry of Health’s Ontario Public Health Standards, under the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA) in order to prevent, eliminate and decrease health hazard impacts and infectious diseases in the Region; carrying out duties in accordance with Divisional, Departmental and Regional policies, procedures and guidelines.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Carries out duties, provides public health inspection services in the community and monitors, promotes and ensures compliance with appropriate and related legislation, regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures, protocols and operational standards.
- Inspects a variety of food premises, all public swimming pools, spas, wading pools and non-regulated water facilities and small drinking water systems.
- Inspects facilities regulated under the HPPA, such as recreational camps, boarding and lodging homes.
- Inspects settings associated with risk of infectious diseases of public health importance, such as child care centres, nursing homes, long term care facilities, group homes, homes for the aged and personal service settings.
- Responds to complaints regarding infection prevention and control practices to determine if there is a risk of communicable disease transmission and potential breach in infection prevention and control.
- Collects environmental, clinical and other samples, as appropriate, to assess, evaluate, confirm and control an outbreak.
- Investigates and follows up on all reported potential rabies exposures and dispenses rabies vaccine as required by physicians.
- Provides telephone consultation and service (e.g., Health Connection) to the community to handle public health inquiries or complaints and initiates corrective action and/or recommends alternative solution, where appropriate.
- Acts as a Provincial Offences Officer to enforce legislation under the HPPA, the Provincial Offences Act and their associated regulations, including, but not limited to, seizure and issuing part I tickets, part III summons, warrants and orders.
- Presents training courses and information sessions to educate the general public and specific groups, including school boards, food handlers, personal service workers, child-care providers, care-givers, health care workers, community stakeholders, targeted vulnerable populations, etc., using appropriate teaching aids.
- Maintains electronic and manual records in accordance with Regional standards.
- Participates in 24 hour on-call duties and responds to after hours emergency calls on a rotating basis.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Successful completion of a University Degree in Environmental Health or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Current Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) [CPHI(C)].
- Working knowledge of pertinent regulations enacted under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, as well as the Ontario Public Health Standards, related protocols, directives, guidance documents and operational standards..
- Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer focus, communication, collaboration and personal ownership.
