Public Health Inspector
Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.
Employees of Public Health are expected to provide high quality programs and services including but not limited to sexual health, harm reduction and immunization clinic services by demonstrating respectful, inclusive, non-judgmental values.
Posting ID: 4063
Department: Health
Division: Health Protection
Pay Range: $85,723 - $107,145
Job Type: Contract > 1 Year
Contract Duration: up to 18 months
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
Employee Group: OCT
Posting Date: May 26, 2025
Application Deadline: June 9, 2025
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of the same position within the next 18 months.
If this position becomes eligible to be filled permanently, the successful candidate from this competition may be appointed to the role.
Job Summary
Reporting to a Manager in the Health Protection division, this position is responsible for inspecting various premises to ensure compliance with relevant legislation; investigating public complaints and responding to reported health hazards.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Inspect a variety of fixed premises (e.g. food establishments, personal service settings, small drinking water systems, seasonal farm worker accommodations, recreational camps, tobacco and electronic cigarette retailers, recreational water facilities) as required by the Ontario Public Health Standards under the Health Protection and Promotion Act RSO 1990.
- Conduct education and enforcement activities associated with the Smoke Free Ontario Act, 2017.
- Investigate health hazard complaints.
- Conduct potential rabies exposure investigations.
- Prepare investigation reports.
- Investigates enteric communicable diseases and outbreaks.
- Respond to adverse drinking water incidents in relation to the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
- Conduct education and enforcement activities associated with Halton Region Smoking and Vaping By-Laws No. 40-20 and 41-21.
- Attend court and participate in legal proceedings, as required.
- Conduct training courses for public recreational water facilities.
- Maintain liaison with a variety of agencies including representatives of Local, Regional and Provincial governments.
- Undertake special projects and surveys as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in a program of instruction approved by the Board of Certification with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors combined with a current certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) and related experience.
- Must possess strong evaluation and analytical skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to effectively deal with internal and external groups to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
Preferred
- Experience working with iPHIS, LRMA, RCat, TIS.
Working/ Employment Conditions
Working Conditions
- Working hours: Flexibility to work outside of core business hours including evenings, weekends and holidays is required.
- Required to serve on standby on a rotational basis.
Employment Conditions
- Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening, by the first day of employment.
- Current certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) and/or a member in good standing if certified after January 1, 2017
- You will be required to drive a vehicle and will be required to provide a copy of their driver’s license and a driver’s abstract, by the first day of employment.
Important information about your application:
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.
