County of Lambton
Position Title: Student Public Health Inspector
Division: Public Health Services
Group: CUPE 1291
Immediate Supervisor: Supervisor, Environmental Health & Prevention Services
Position Summary
Applies public health knowledge, techniques, and skills to reduce the incidence of
communicable diseases, food and water borne illness, and health hazards in the
community in accordance with the Ontario Public Health Standards and associated
Protocols and Guidelines; the Health Protection and Promotion Act and associated
Regulations; and all other pertinent legislation.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Inspections & Investigations:
• Setting scheduled priorities where appropriate, ensuring mandated and health unit
requirements are met
• Apply in practice, key knowledge, critical thinking skills, and aptitudes related to
environmental public health sciences
• Apply systematic inspection processes and risk assessments during the inspection of
premises and assist with conducting audits where applicable
• Under the oversight of their PHI preceptor, assess whether complaints fall within
scope of duties, set priorities and respond within 24 hour period as per mandated
legislation
• Identify health hazards and take appropriate action where problems/risks exist in
consultation with their preceptor
• Apply risk assessment processes during investigations and refer matters to
Supervisor and/or PHI preceptor, or other relevant agencies or departments where
appropriate
Assessment and Analysis:
• Use equipment, techniques, and procedures to conduct inspections/investigations
• Under the direction of the Public Health Inspector (PHI) preceptor, collect, store, and
submit appropriate samples
• Interpret results and take necessary action under the oversight of the Public Health
Inspector (PHI) preceptor. Clear critical decisions with the Supervisor, Manager,
and/or Medical Officer of Health
• Assess, analyze, and evaluate information (investigations, inspections, emergencies,
data, facts, sample results, surveillance data and disease trends, concepts, theories)
under the oversight of the PHI preceptor to make evidence informed decisions,
prepare reports, conduct investigations, and make recommendations for corrective
action
Communication, Collaboration, and Advocacy
• Assist with developing and conducting education/training sessions
• Assist with developing educational/promotional resources and materials
• Use teaching as part of the regulatory functions of program delivery activities. Explain
concepts of public health practice, with possible consequences and resolutions using
both written and oral communication
• Liaise with stakeholders (Ministry, community, agencies, and individuals)
• Assist in preparing media releases
Legal and Regulatory
• Advise Public Health Inspector preceptor and Supervisor when hazardous practices,
related illnesses, or non-compliance activities have been identified so that the
appropriate legal/enforcement actions can be initiated by a Certified Public Health
Inspector
Administrative Duties:
• Maintain accurate and current records of daily activities
• Record and produce regular reports on results of inspections and investigations
• Develop and conduct scheduled public health educational seminars and requested
courses to community groups based on Mandatory Programs
General:
• Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining
agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are
implemented as prescribed
• Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities
of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position’s Physical
Demands Analysis
These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in
this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification.
Other duties may be assigned.
Credentials Required
Minimum Formal Education
• Enrolment in Environmental Health program at a recognized University or College
Note: Student Public Health Inspectors (with degree) have completed their 4 year degree
and are waiting to sit their board of certification or have sat their boards and are awaiting
their results. As such, the majority of the duties and activities undertaken by the student
PHI (with degree) are done in consultation and under the supervision of a Certified PHI.
Experience
• No related experience is required
Note: Some students in this position may have already completed their 3 month
practicum the year before they graduated. Some student PHI’s with degree may already
have 3+ months experience working in public health.
A valid Ontario driver’s license and use of a vehicle.
Please visit our job board at www.lambtononline.ca/jobs and search for posting
STUDE005397 to apply. Posting closes February 2, 2025 at 11:59 pm.