Public Health Inspector Trainee
Requisition ID: 20538
Department: Ottawa Public Health
Service: Ottawa Public Health Dept.
Branch: EnviroHlth & Infectious Diseases Service
Employment Type: 2 Full-time Temporary - Up to 6 months
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $64,175.02 - $75,085.92 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Ottawa Public Health
Application Close: 11/02/2026
JOB SUMMARY
The Environmental Health Branch (EHB) is responsible for implementing Ontario’s Public Health Standards (OPHS) with a focus on environmental health protection, infectious diseases and outbreak management, as well as relevant regulations under the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA). The EHB develops, implements and evaluates inspection services and programs, and is responsible for enforcement of relevant federal, provincial and municipal legislation and Public Health policy.
As a Public Health Inspector Trainee, you are responsible for working towards the practicum requirements set by both the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) and Ottawa Public Health. This includes applying to the CIPHI Board of Certification to certify as a Canadian public health inspector upon the completion of practicum requirements. Your goal is to become a certificed Public Health Inspector. This role involves learning and developing the necessary skills to achieve certification and to perform effectively in the field.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of a 4 year university degree in a program of instruction approved by the Board of Certification with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors
Enrolled in or completion of an environmental health program recognized by the Board of Certification (BOC) of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI)
Current student membership with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) with intent to sit Board of Certification (BOC) exam
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of health-related legislation
- Knowledge of related environmental health issues
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Self motivated
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Capable of multi-tasking
- Ability to prepare reports, compile data and maintain records
- Ability to inspect establishments such as food premises and public pools, perform investigations, and record results of findings
- Must be familiar with CIPHI’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
- Proficiency in Microsoft programs
- Ability to conduct inspections and investigations in different physical environments (e.g., indoors, outdoors) with consideration for personal safety (e.g., biological, chemical, electrical, environmental, and physical hazards)
Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City’s expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City’s culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody and demonstrate these core behaviours.
Review the Core Behaviours
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Reliability Clearance to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.
- Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated; This position requires the successful candidate to use their own transportation.
- You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.