Open communication and the healthy exchange of ideas inspire an innovative workplace culture at the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. As an award-winning* organization committed to service delivery excellence, we know that people are our most valuable asset.
Are you a dynamic, results oriented individual looking to join an organization committed to service delivery excellence? Then we would like to hear from you. As an employee at the health unit you will be treated fairly and with dignity and respect. The health unit provides a positive work environment where you are engaged, can freely exchange ideas, communicate openly, be innovative and are encouraged to practice work-life balance.
Our non-temporary, full- and part-time employees enjoy:
- Three weeks of vacation, pro-rated from your date of hire (pro-rated entitlement for part-time employees)
- 14 paid days off per year: 13 paid Statutory holidays plus 1 float day
- Up to seven days paid family-related leave in recognition of our employees’ responsibilities to both their children and parents
- 100% employer paid benefits
- A defined benefit pension plan through OMERS
- A generous sick leave program
- In order for employees to attend to individual and family needs the majority of positions at the Health Unit have flexible work hours involving flexible start and end times and nonunion full and part time employees have the ability to take up to a 2 hour meal break.
- A seven-hour day, up to 35 hours per week, normally working straight days with compensating time off programs after 35 hours of work per week.
- Depending on the nature of your position, an anytime/anywhere, flexible work environment that supports work-life balance and reduces our carbon footprint. We offer access to work email and voicemail from home and the convenience of touching down in any one of our eight office locations that is convenient to your individual work day. Voluntary work from home opportunities may also be available with the approval of your direct supervisor.
- A supplemental employment benefit (SEB) is provided for Pregnancy, Paternal and Compassionate leaves of absence equivalent to the difference between seventy five (75%) of regular weekly earnings and the sum of the weekly Employment Insurance (EI) benefits up to one year.
- A prepaid leave plan is available to employees wishing to spread four (4) years' salary over a five (5) year period to enable them to take a one (1) year leave of absence following the four (4) years of salary deferral.
Purpose of Position:
The Public Health Inspector (PHI) is an integral member of the public health team providing public health services based on the principles of health protection, health promotion, disease prevention and education. Responsibilities include investigating and identifying hazards in a variety of settings, and providing information, direction and/or orders to eliminate or ameliorate hazardous conditions.
PHIs are statutory officials under the Health Protection and Promotion Act and related regulations. Services provided to the community are defined in the Health Protection and Promotion Act and the Ministry of Health’s Ontario Public Health Standards: Requirements for Programs, Services and Accountability.
See Public Health Inspector position description for further details of the Public Health Inspector role on our website at www.simcoemuskokahealth.org.
Location: This position can be based in our Gravenhurst, Huntsville or Orillia locations. Please indicate location preference in your cover letter.
Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in the delivery of Public Health programs; ensure compliance with regulatory standards & Ontario Public Health Standards related to health protection and promotion, on behalf of the agency;
- Provide public health services based on the principles of health protection, health promotion, disease prevention and education;
- Enforce legislation & represent the agency in legal proceedings; and
- Contribute to team and agency effectiveness.
Specific knowledge, skills, abilities:
- Demonstrated investigative and observational skills;
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills;
- Demonstrated negotiation and collaboration skills;
- Demonstrated organization and time management skills;
- Demonstrated priority setting, and decision-making skills;
- Strong knowledge of all relevant legislation and standards, including the judicial process as related to environmental and public health;
- Thorough knowledge of scientific and technical aspects related to environmental health issues;
- Demonstrated knowledge of health promotion theory and principles;
- Proven advanced knowledge of infection prevention & control strategies/practices;
- Proven epidemiological knowledge and skills;
- Proven knowledge and experience in risk assessment, risk management and risk communication;
- Diplomacy and political astuteness;
- Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle or the ability to travel in a timely and efficient manner to locations within and outside the health unit district; and
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within established parameters and to function effectively as a member of a team.
Education:
- Bachelor Degree in Applied Science in Environmental Health, or equivalent AND a Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada).
Related Experience:
- 1-3 year’s relevant experience. Certified Public Health Inspector’s with less than 1-year experience may be considered.
Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications which are considered assets in this competition:
- Regular membership with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).
Submission Deadline: 4:00 pm, Wednesday, July 15, 2026
This is an internal non-union posting. External applicants may be considered when the internal recruitment process does not result in a successful internal candidate.
For further details: refer to the Public Health Inspector position description on our website at: www.simcoemuskokahealth.org
For both internal SMDHU applicants and external applicants interested in applying for this position, please forward your completed application to Human Resources at the email found on our website referencing posting #26-46 in the subject line. Your formal application consists of submitting both an up to date résumé and a separate cover letter including specific examples in detail of how you meet the minimum requirements and qualifications of this position.
The cover letter is to clearly identify:
- How your education meets the educational requirements listed.
- Specific examples of how your experience meets the experience requirements listed.
- Specific examples of how your experience meets each of the minimum requirements of the job listed.
- Specific examples of how your education and/or experience meet each of the preferred assets listed in this competition.
Applicants who fail to satisfactorily provide all of the detailed information requested above in their cover letter will be deemed to not meet the minimum job requirements listed in this job posting. Accordingly, their application will not be considered in this competition.
Following submission of your e-mailed cover letter and resume, you will receive a standard reply e-mail confirming your e-mail was received by SMDHU. If you do not receive this confirmation e-mail your electronic application was not received and you will not be considered. Also, if SMDHU’s confirmation e-mail is dated/timed after the posting deadline, your application will not be considered as you would have missed the application deadline.
If selected for an interview, candidates may be assessed through testing and/or by providing a presentation/portfolio highlighting examples of their work that is applicable to the position being applied to.
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request. Due to the number of qualified applications we receive, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47.01-$52.62 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Public Health Inspector: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Certified Public Health Inspector (required)
Work Location: In person
