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.
Assessment accommodation
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
! IMPORTANT: There are several Environmental Public Health Officer (EG-06) inventories being run across Canada concurrently. If you are interested in multiple locations, you MUST apply to the specific inventory poster related to those locations. These inventories are utilizing the same merit criteria. If you have applied on multiple inventories, you will only be assessed once. Your results will be applied to the inventories you submitted applications for.
During the application process, you will be asked to provide responses to some questions related to your education, occupational certification and working experience. You will also be asked to identify the work locations you are interested in working. It is important to only include those locations in which you would be willing to accept an offer.
Want to make a difference? Being an Environmental Public Health Officer allows you to play a vital role providing advocacy and public health expertise to Indigenous communities.
If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment, developing strong partnerships, and adventurous travel; this is the job for you!
To provide information on the nature of the job and the selection process, we invite you view the "Become an Environmental Public Health Officer at Indigenous Services Canada" link above (includes testimonials).
You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications (assets) and/or operational requirements may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and asset qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification.
Duties
Environmental Public Health Officers (EPHOs) work collaboratively with partners to deliver high-quality health protection services to Indigenous peoples.
An EPHO provides advice, guidance, education, public health inspections and recommendations to First Nations and their leadership to help manage public health risks associated with the environment.
Frequent travel is required, often using various modes of transportation.
Work environment
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch is responsible for providing public health services (including Environmental Public Health) to those living on reserve. There are eight (8) core programs delivered: Drinking Water, Food Safety, Healthy Housing, Wastewater, Solid Waste Disposal, Facilities Inspection, Communicable Disease Control, and Emergency Preparedness & Response.
Transfer of Control of Health Services - All employees must be committed to First Nations and Inuit Health Branch’s strategic objective of the transfer of control of health services to First Nations and the Inuit, and be aware that the duties of this position may, at some point, become the responsibility of a First Nations or Inuit organization. Working in partnership with First Nations and Inuit organizations the names contained in the Pool of qualified candidates may be shared. Please note, your consent to release this information is required and no information will be sent without your prior consent.
Intent of the process
A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions at Indigenous Services Canada with various linguistic profiles (English essential, French Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC) as well as various tenures (Specified Period (Term) or Indeterminate) which may vary according to the position being staffed. A Reliability status security clearance will also be required. Given the potential use of the selection process, individuals are encouraged to apply.
Positions to be filled:
Number to be determined
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 with acceptable specialization in Health Sciences (Public Health) or Environmental Public Health or some other speciality relevant to the duties of the position.
OR
Successful completion of a course of full-time instruction in Public Health Inspection or Environmental Public Health at a recognized post-secondary institution.
OR
An acceptable combination of education and training in Environmental Public Health and at least five (5) years’ experience working in the field of Environmental Public Health, as well as a certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada). Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the degree equivalency. Candidates MUST make arrangements to ensure that documentation (i.e. proof of course completion and/or certification) is available.
Degree equivalency
Occupational Certification:
The Certificate in Public Health Inspection is required for this position. If you are currently completing the certificate requirements, you may still apply but please be advised that completion of the certificate will be required, in order, to be considered for a position. Proof of certification will be required prior to establishing the Pool. Candidates MUST make arrangements to ensure that the documents (i.e., proof of course completion and/or certification) are available.
If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)
Asset Education:
Master’s degree in a field related to the position (e.g., Masters in Public Health, Masters in Science (Epidemiology)).
Degree equivalency
Current Health and Safety Certification including, but not limited to: Certification in Infection Control (CIC), Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (CRSP), Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH), Registered Occupational Hygiene Technologist (ROHT), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technologist (OHST), Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH).
Training in emergency response especially relating to incident command systems; and infection prevention and control.
Asset Experience:
Experience in providing the delivery of environmental public health services (e.g., environmental public health inspections, investigations, drinking water quality monitoring, wastewater monitoring, environmental public health education, environmental public health promotion, environmental public health training etc.).
Experience in working with First Nation communities and organizations.
Experience in leading or participating on committees.
Experience in engaging with different stakeholders.
Experience in briefing and providing recommendations to management.
*Note - Experience gained during any placements, field work or practicums will be considered.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Various language requirements English Essential, French Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC, Bilingual Imperative CCC/CCC
Information on language requirements
Knowledge:
Knowledge and awareness of applicable legislation, guidelines and technical information related to Environmental Public Health. (e.g., Canadian Drinking Water Quality).
Knowledge of sample collection and interpretation of test results.
Competencies:
Communication – written.
Communication – oral.
Working effectively with others.
Dependability.
Adaptability.
Demonstrating integrity and respect.
Abilities:
Ability to develop and present educational training related to environmental public health.
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
Asset Knowledge:
Knowledge of the social determinates of health.
Organizational Needs:
Indigenous Services Canada is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment goals for Indigenous peoples, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application indicate that they are an Indigenous person (self-declaration).
Operational Requirements:
Willingness to work evenings and weekends and travel throughout the region periodically.
Willingness to work on call/standby/overtime or on short notice.
Willing and able to respond to emergency situations.
Willing and able to work alone in remote /isolated First Nation communities on a regular basis, and travel alone by vehicle over rough roads, cars, all-terrain vehicles, by float or small plane, by boat or helicopter in all weather conditions.
Operating a motor vehicle for extended periods.
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
Moderate physical effort often required including frequently traversing rough terrain on foot, climbing, bending, crawling, working in restrictive spaces and lifting objects up to 20 kg in carrying out certain activities.
Pre-employment medical/personal health declaration may be required.
Willing and able to work outside under varying weather conditions.
Conditions of employment
Security: All positions require Reliability status.
Maintenance of an unrestricted valid drivers' license in the province of work.
Maintaining regular membership in good standing with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).
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.
Information on employment equity
- HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION -
**ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED** All job applications must, therefore be submitted through the jobs.gc.ca site. To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.
Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process and to contact 1-800-645-5605 prior to the closing date.
INSTRUCTIONS on how to respond to the screening questions:
***You must answer all questions clearly indicating how you meet each of the essential criteria and asset criteria. To do this, you must write detailed explanations and provide concrete examples to demonstrate how you meet each criteria. Note that it will not be sufficient to just mention that the criteria are met or provide a list of past or present experiences.
Asset qualifications may be invoked for screening, evaluation and/or right fit decision purposes. We strongly encourage candidates to demonstrate in their application how they meet the asset qualifications.
When responding to the screening questions, be sure to pay particular attention to the following:
When answering the online screening questions, please ensure that you provide concrete examples that speak directly to the experience sought, including details such as where, when and how you acquired the experience.
Choose examples with sufficient complexity, impact and degree of difficulty that will allow you to illustrate to what extent and depth you meet each qualification.
Include the background of each situation, what you did, how you did it, what your role was in the situation, and what was the outcome.
Focus on what you did. When referring to an experience achieved in the context of a team, set your role apart from the role(s) of others.
Comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.
Lack of DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board may have insufficient information to determine whether you meet the qualifications.
Your application and your answers to the screening questions will be one of the methods used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing. Make sure you provide sufficient details to demonstrate your written communication skills. (Do not use bullet points.)
Please ensure that you read ALL points listed below, as this section contains important information about the application process. In the case of missing information, your application may be eliminated from the process.
A variety of methods may be used to assess your suitability throughout this process. Your experience, abilities and skills, competencies may be evaluated through the use of any of the following tools: the online application, written exam, interview, simulation exercise, Candidate Achievement Record and/or Reference Checks.
Some assessments may be conducted remotely, including teleconference or videoconference assessments.
All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidate.
During the application or assessment process, cheating, plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence are considered forms of misconduct and are not permitted. Any person found cheating, including those who help others to cheat, will be subject to removal from the selection process.
Candidates must provide proof of education credentials upon request.
Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.
Once the screening of applications has been completed, only candidates proceeding to the next stage will be contacted.
NOTE: Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes. It is imperative that you provide a valid email address that accepts e-mail from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis. It is entirely your responsibility to inform us at all times of any changes regarding your contact information.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants will be asked to indicate in their on-line application their preferred official language.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Contact information