About us
The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.
The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.
Title: Environmental Health Officer
Salary: $87,137 - $106,012 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)
Location: Prince Rupert, BC (Onsite)
Bargaining Unit: PSAC Local 22000 (Public Service Alliance of Canada)
About the role
Promotes and enhances the health and wellness of First Nations Communities through the implementation, assessment, and evaluation of environmental public health programs and services in communicable disease control, drinking water, health and housing, food safety, solid waste, public buildings, emergency preparedness and response, risk assessment, environmental contaminants research, wastewater disposal, and pest management.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have/be –
• Bachelor of Technology Degree in Environmental Health or Public Health Inspection recognized by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI). Six months of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) granted by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).
• Certifications such as Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Onsite Wastewater Management, CSA Playground Inspector, and Small Water System Operation.
You may have;
• Knowledge of, and ability to model, First Nations traditions, etiquettes, cultural principles, and protocols.
• Knowledge of current legislation and related guidelines, and standards and policies within the program areas, as well as their implication and application to First Nations.
• Knowledge of First Nations leadership, jurisdictions, mandates, Memorandum of Understanding, community infrastructure, politics and protocols, culture, traditional health and healing practices, geography, structure, facilities, and surrounding communities.
A copy of the full job description is available upon request
Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits from day one, including:
Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution after eligibility period
3 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, plus 1 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous Peoples Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
And more!
The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.
Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.
The Pay Range is the minimum (Step 1) and maximum (highest Step) annual base salary based on full time equivalent hours.
As a health and wellness organization, the FNHA has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at careers@fnha.ca
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