Job Description

Position Summary:

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of individuals and communities in Wellington County, Dufferin County and the City of Guelph. With a vision of health and well-being for all, we strive to address the diverse health needs of our population through innovative programs and initiatives, upstream interventions and collaborative partnerships. From immunization campaigns to disease surveillance and community health promotion, our team of dedicated professionals works to ensure the well-being of everyone in our communities.



As a workplace, WDG Public Health offers a dynamic environment where passion for public health meets professional excellence. Employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health outcomes of our communities while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work culture. With ongoing opportunities for professional development, a commitment to work-life balance, competitive compensation and benefits and a strong sense of community within our organization, WDG Public Health is not only a great place to work but also a rewarding place to grow and thrive in your career.



Read our 2024-2028 Strategic Plan on our Careers homepage for more about our vision, mission, values, goals and priorities.



If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to use your knowledge and skills to make a difference in the health of our communities, we invite you to apply.



We offer a competitive compensation package including:

Employer paid benefits, including extended health and dental; Defined benefit OMERS Pension Plan with 100% employer matching; Paid sick time, Short-Term Disability Plan, and Long-Term Disability Plan; EAP wellness program for individuals and family; Employer paid parking; 35-hour work week; Many opportunities for growth and development, including employer paid courses to obtain

certifications;

We value work-life balance, as such we pride ourselves on our generous vacation allowance and employee time off.


WDG Public Health is a hybrid work environment. Certain employee groups may be permitted to work remotely based on the nature of the position and program. A minimum expectation of onsite presence is required, which will be dependent on operational needs.



The Public Health Inspector implements the programs of the Health Protection division, protecting individual and community health through health promotion and enforcement of Provincial Acts, Legislation, and By-Laws. They carry out public health inspection activities required by the Mandatory Health Programs and Services Guidelines under the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA). This includes identifying public health hazards, overseeing corrective action, and enforcing the HPPA and its regulations. Inspectors also provide consultative and educational services on various topics that affect public health.



Areas of Responsibility:

Inspecting and monitoring food premises, planning reviews of proposed food premises, assisting with food recalls where requested, food sampling and analysis, and food complaint investigations. Inspecting public pools and spas and monitoring and posting public notice at bathing beaches. Serving as the Safe Drinking Water Subject Matter expert for the Fergus office, assisting with the continuous improvement and updating of related policies and resources, providing support and guidance to other agency Public Health Inspectors with 319 and 170 systems. Acting as Fergus-area liaison with Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP) in matters related to 170 systems and participating in the Environmental Health Team Safe Water working group. Enforcing Small Drinking Water Regulation, assessing and advising operators on follow-up/corrective action for adverse water quality incidents, issuing boil water and drinking water advisories. Investigating tenant complaints for recluse, mold, pests, and environmental health concerns such as groundwater contamination, air quality, liaising with MECP, and responding to garbage and standing water complaints. Administering the duties of the rabies control programs, including the investigation of potential human exposure to rabies from animal contact, testing and enforcement of mandatory immunization regulation, dispensing vaccine to physicians as needed. Carrying out communicable disease investigations where suspected food borne illness occurs and conducting communicable disease surveillance, management, education, and control. Conducting infection control audits of institutions, personal service setting inspections and provincial licensing inspections for retirement, group, and funeral homes. Participating in On Call rotation.

Hours of Work:

Regular office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Evening and weekend work may be required

Support on-call after hours, weekends and stat holidays (approximately 4-5 times per year)

Position Effective:

July 21, 2025

Requirements:

4 Year BASc. in Environmental Health. Mandatory Certification in Public Health Inspection (Canada). A minimum of 5 years general inspection experience. A minimum 5 years practical experience working with Ontario Regulation 319/08 (Small Drinking Water Systems) and Ontario Regulation 170/03 (Drinking Water Systems). Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Ability to clearly document information, prepare reports. Excellent computer skills, thorough knowledge of data base programs. Familiarity with the Hedgehog and iPHIS information systems. Ability to work in a flexible and cooperative manner with clients, the public and colleagues. Thorough knowledge of all legislation and standards relating to Environmental and Public Health. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple, competing demands in a professional manner. Valid driver's license and use of vehicle.

Closing Statement:

We thank all applicants, however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.



WDG Public Health is committed to providing accommodation during the recruitment process for people in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require accommodation(s), please advise Human Resources in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. The organization will maintain the confidentiality of information related to an accommodation request and will only disclose this information with the consent of the employee or applicant.



WDG Public Health is an equal opportunity Agency. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used to determine eligibility.



If successful in the hiring process, it is important to understand that you would be an employee of a health care organization that strongly believes in the importance of immunizations as a necessary public health measure to control the spread of infectious diseases. Subject to any duty to accommodate under the Human Rights Code of Ontario, successful applicants will be required to comply with the Agency's Immunization Policy. This policy is available upon request. Applicants who are unable to be immunized due to a valid medical contraindication must have a Statement of Medical Exemption Form completed by their primary care provider.