Environmental Public Health graduates, we want to meet you!

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

Indigenous Services Canada agrees to provide you with relocation assistance, up to a maximum of $5,000, in accordance with the Initial Appointees Relocation Program available at the following address: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/travel-relocation/addendum-initial-appointeesrelocation-program.html.
This program is annexed to the National Joint Council Relocation Directive. Before signing a offer and making arrangements or incurring any expenses concerning your relocation, please contact and a Departmental Relocation Advisor will provide you with information regarding the relocation expenses that will be covered by the organization.

Work environment

Are you an Environmental Public Health Officer passionate in addressing the Social Determinants of Health and health equity in your environmental health practice? We’d love to hear from you!

First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Quebec Region is responsible for providing public health services to those living on reserve, we strive to provide the highest quality, comprehensive, environmental public health services and programs working with First Nations communities and partners. There are 8 core programs delivered: Drinking Water, Food Safety, Healthy Housing, Wastewater, Solid Waste Disposal, Facilities Inspection, Communicable Disease Control, and Emergency Preparedness & Response.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially and or fully qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (permanent, specified period, deployment, assignment, secondment and/or acting) within Indigenous Services Canada, First Nations & Inuit Health Branch, Quebec Region.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:
A post-secondary school diploma in an environmental health related discipline from a recognized Canadian institution.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) CPHI©, from the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.

Experience:
Work experience as an environmental health officer or public health inspector.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Work experience with First Nations.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of practices in the field of Public Health and/or Environmental Health.

Competencies:
-Thinking and acting
-Commitment and Ethics
-Teamwork
-Oral communication
-Written communication

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

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): Aboriginal peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

Operational Requirements:
The candidate (s) may be required (s) occasionally to work overtime on short notice, in the evenings and on weekends.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

-A valid driver's licence in the province of Quebec.
-Frequent travel to First Nations communities using a variety of modes of transportation, such as small aircraft.
-Wearing personal protective equipment when required.
-Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) CPHI©, from 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.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, 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.