Job Description

Your Opportunity:

This position will act as the Land Use specialist in Edmonton zone Rural. They will review all land use applications for the service area using a public health lens for both traditional EPH considerations and Healthy Communities by Design components. The PHI II will be able to read technical reports, identify potential public health issues, and communicate clearly to municipalities. An understanding of contaminated sites and their health impacts on the public is an asset. The Land use Specialist will participate on Provincial committees as appropriate and assist Zone programs upon request for land use related items. In addition, this position may be required to maintain a smaller inspection district to assist with office and program workloads. The PHI II will function as part of the Rural program and Zonal teams to provide coverages for other specialists and coordinators as necessary. This position requires a high degree of organization and use of time management skills to ensure timely responses on complex issues.

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.

• Classification: Public Health Inspector II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Safe Healthy Environments, Environmental Public Health, Edmonton zone, Rural
• Primary Location: Strathcona County Health Ctr
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 16-OCT-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $43.38
• Maximum Salary: $57.63
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver\'s License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

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:

Experience with Environmental Public Health Land use criteria application in urban or suburban environments. Experience with contaminated site referral and response. Comfortable with interagency communication between Provincial and Municipal Government agencies. Experience working within teams in a complex operating environment.

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.

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