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Come work as a Public Health Engineer with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Public Health Engineer to join the Environmental Health team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Public Health Engineer you will

• Be responsible for protecting the public’s health and safety through the application of Public Health Engineering practice.
• Providing engineering expertise, advice and guidance to the Medical Health Officers, Public Health Inspectors, other agencies and the public on matters pertaining to environmental health issues.
• Reviewing and approving construction pursuant to the Health Act as delegated by the Medical Health Officer.
• This responsibility involves
• Acting as a Drinking Water Officer pursuant to the Drinking Water Protection Act and Regulations under the legislation.
• Analyzing and resolving Public Health Engineering problems and related issues.
• Providing professional Public Health Engineering support to identify, resolve, and prevent community environmental health problems.

Education & Experience

• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.
• Master’s Degree in a related field, supplemented by five (5) years’ experience in the fields of water supply, waste disposal or environmental management as related to public health, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable computer software applications.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize all related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a variety of audiences, and demonstrated public speaking ability.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellent leadership skills.
• Knowledge of team building theory and the demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with senior management, colleagues, clients, government agency representatives and the public.
• Demonstrated good working knowledge of health engineering aspects of water supply, waste disposal and swimming pools.
• Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, interpret complex technical documents including legislation, planning documents, architectural and engineered plans and laboratory reports.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.