Environmental Public Health Officer

Environmental Public Health Officer Reference number: DIS23J-097997-000017Selection process number: 24-DIS-SK-EA-630203 Indigenous Services Canada - Indigenous Services Canada - First Nations and Inuit Health Branch Regina (Saskatchewan) EG-06 $86,801 to $109,119 For further information on the organization, please visit Closing date: 16 July 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Important messages We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. -->Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.-->Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source of information. Your resume will only be used to validate this information. Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria listed below by answering the screening questions at the time of application.--> SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO SASKATCHEWAN. Applicants may wish to review the Relocation Directive for information pertaining to entitlement for relocation benefits: Work environmentBy joining our team, you will provide direct support to health services and community based programming. You will build and support strong working relationships with First Nations communities, families, and individuals with a focus on improving health outcomes and reducing health risks. Intent of the process The immediate need is to staff a term position based out of Regina, Saskatchewan.A pool of qualified or partially assessed candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with various language requirements, various security requirements, various conditions of employment, various tenures (acting, assignment/secondment, deployment, term and/or indeterminate), and in various locations within Saskatchewan. Positions to be filled: 1 Information you must provide Your résumé. In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)Education:•Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Environmental Public Health or Environmental ScienceOccupational Certification:•Certificate in Public Health Inspection issued by the Canadian Institute of Public Health InspectorsExperience:•Experience in dealing with environmental public health and occupational health and safety community programming•Experience using monitoring and testing equipmentKnowledge:•Knowledge of federal or provincial environmental public health legislationIf you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:•Graduation with a Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Public Health Sciences or equivalent•Experience working with First Nation communities or organizations•Knowledge of standards related to the provision of environmental public healthThe following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)English essentialCompetencies: •Demonstrating Integrity and Respect•Thinking Things Through•Working Effectively with Others•Showing Initiative and Being Action-OrientedAbilities:•Ability to communicate effectively orally•Ability to communicate effectively in writing**All material collected through this process may be used to assess your written communicationThe following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)Organizational Need:Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population its serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Indigenous peoplesOperational Requirements:•Willingness to relocate to Saskatchewan•Availability for regional and national travel; incumbents may be required to travel occasionally into remote northern locations•Willingness and ability to work flexible or irregular hoursConditions of employmentConditions of Employment:•Reliability Status Security Clearance •Possession of a valid driver's license •Certificate in Public Health Inspection issued by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors Other information The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. •Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice•Communication for this process will be sent via email•Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at .•Candidates will be asked to provide proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency•All information obtained throughout the selection process, including email correspondence, from the time of application