Supervisor, Food Safety
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.
As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program.
Posting ID: 4332
Department: Health
Division: Health Protection
Pay Range: $106,296 - $132,865
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: Halton Regional Center, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
Employee Group: MMSG
Posting Date: June 16, 2025
Application Deadline: June 23, 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 you’re enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with Halton Region but don’t meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply! This position may be eligible for an underfill opportunity for candidates who do not meet every qualification. We’re always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team!
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Food Safety the successful candidate will manage special projects which includes supporting the implementation and maintenance of Hedgehog software, investigations, studies and workflow requirements of various public health programs. In addition, the successful candidate will work alongside another program supervisor to carry out operational roles and responsibilities of the Food Safety program.
Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership
- Leads employees in a manner that is inclusive, committed to developing staff, and building a positive culture where individuals feel recognized and valued.
- Provides supervision, support, and performance management to a team of Public Health Inspectors on the Food Safety team, to support the achievement of team goals.
- Guides and supports staff in their assigned roles, review workloads, and provide mentoring and work direction and ensure staff receive adequate orientation and ongoing training to meet the requirements of their position.
- Provides technical support and consults to public health inspector staff in public health programs delivery, implementation and evaluation.
- Supports interpretation and application of provincial policies and guidance documents and ensures best practices are adhered to.
- Provides technical support with issues or upgrades to Hedgehog, consults with staff on Hedgehog inquiries, liaises with IT and Hedgerow as required for issues or upgrades and coordinates divisional updates to Hedgehog.
- Oversees the coordination of inspections in food premises and of special events, and infection prevention and control inspections of licensed child care settings,.
- Participates in the review, development and implementation of policies and procedures related to special events, food safety inspections, complaint response, risk assessments of food premises, child care infection prevention and control inspections, and closure of food premises.
- Supports the preparation of reports for Regional Council and the Ministry of Health.
Quality Improvement
- Support quality improvement projects with a focus on data-driven outcomes.
- Analyze service levels and performance indicators to assist the Manager in evaluating program efficacy.
- In collaboration with the Divisional leadership team, assess and monitor risk and develop risk management strategies including developing and maintaining business continuity plans and managing surge capacity.
- Assists in the development and monitoring of business plans and budget.
- Oversees quality assurance regarding team performance, conducts audits and objective setting.
- Conducts audit activities for budget purposes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
External & Internal Communication
- Represents the division on community, departmental, and corporate committees.
- Collaborate and manage relationships with internal and external community partners, including responding to inquiries from the public, public health units, Regional Departments and Ministries.
- Provide support for external communications including web updates and urgent communications to physicians and other community partners.
Skills & Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in public health from a Board of Certification accredited program through the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors along with certification as a Public Health Inspector (Canada).
- Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a public health environment is required, along with previous supervisory experience.
- Knowledge in all public health program areas; specifically, food safety, safe water, tobacco, health hazard, and rabies, along with the Ontario Public Health Standards and relevant acts and regulations such as, Food Premises Regulation, Public Pools Regulation, Health Protection and Promotion Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Smoke Free Ontario Act is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a necessity to represent the department at public meetings and events.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse community partners and organizations, provide excellent customer service.
- Strong interpersonal skills to mentor, coach and motivate staff.
- Project management and leadership skills are also required to manage special projects, investigations, studies and workflow requirements of various public health programs.
- Equivalent amount of education and experience will be considered.
Working/ Employment Conditions
- Travel will be required; incumbent must provide their own transportation.
- Flexibility in working hours will be required for standby and performing on-call duties as outlined in relevant polices and procedures on a rotational basis.
- Current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening by the first day of employment.
- You will be required to provide a copy of your driver’s license 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.
