Environmental Health Officer

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JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, the Environmental Health Officer promotes and maintains a high standard of public health, environmental conditions, and environmental control standards; enforces applicable acts, regulations and by-laws; identifies all factors detrimental to community and environmental health and for the abatement of same as provided for by applicable rules, acts, regulations and by-laws; reviews and drafts new and/or updates standards, programs and controls. Carries out a wide variety of public health and environmental control inspectional duties; performs education, research, assessments, analytical tasks, and prepares relevant reports.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health. QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Health degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must be certified as a Public Health Inspector in Canada (CPHI(C)). Must possess a valid BC Driver’s License as travel within Vancouver Coastal Health requires the use of a personal vehicle.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to conduct through inspections and investigations using a risk-based approach.Ability to determine compliance or corrective action in the inspection of public facilities. Ability to apply critical thinking and problem solving techniques.Ability to analyze and interpret test and inspection results. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including speaking in public and preparing reports. Ability to establish effective working relationships with others. Ability to work independently under limited supervision in a geographic area, and to organize and prioritize work. Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents, such as legislative acts and regulations, architectural and engineered plans, and chemical and bacteriological laboratory reports. Ability to enforce acts and regulations and to issue violation tickets in a calm, firm, and consistent manner under stressful conditions. Ability to operate related equipment such as sampling equipment and recorders. Ability to use a wide variety of related computer software applications. Ability to teach in a group environment. General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety. Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.