Public Health Inspector II
Your Opportunity:
The Public Health Inspector II for the Edmonton zone Safe Food program maintains an assigned Food inspection district within Edmonton zone as well as specializing in Special events. The PHI II is sought out for information, advice, and direction on all aspects of special events in the zone such as temporary food vendors, festivals, and related items identified in the Food Regulation pursuant to the Public Health Act. The Specialist is a subject matter expert and provides recommendations and assists the program Coordinator and Manager with event evaluation review, prioritization, scheduling, and logistics. In addition, the specialist will interact and liase with external partners including municipal, non-profit, organizing committees and other groups to facilitate education and compliance with Public Health requirements. The PHI II works alongside a dedicated team of collaborative professionals with common goals and objectives and provide coverages during absences. The PHI II may be required to provide coverage for the Program Coordinator in their absence and perform other related job functions as needed.
Description:
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.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Public Health Inspector II
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Edmonton zone EPH Safe Food
- Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 23-APR-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 05-MAY-2025
- Temporary End Date: 13-MAR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 14
- Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $43.38
- Maximum Salary: $57.63
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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).
Additional Required Qualifications:As required.
Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated experience with organizing public health staff and on-site operations for large, complex and multi day special events. Candidate should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to remain calm in challenging inspection environments involving larger volumes of people, variable weather conditions, and volunteer food handlers.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.
We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.
Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
