Reporting to the Supervisor Environmental Health, the Environmental Health Officer at Island Health in Victoria, BC is responsible for carrying out inspections and regulatory duties in urban and rural areas. This includes investigating complaints, inspecting eating establishments, sewage disposal systems, water supplies, and public service premises. The officer enforces compliance with municipal by-laws, government acts, and regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent recognized by the Board of Certification, Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.
Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada).
Eligible for registration with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors, BC Branch.
Valid BC Driver's Licence.
Three (3) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills And Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently, organize workload, and establish priorities.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Ability to establish relationships with internal and external contacts.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to obtain cooperation and coordinate the work of various government representatives, non-profit agencies, landlords, business owners, and families.
