Public Health Engineer

Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, the Public Health Engineer is responsible for protecting the public’s health and safety through the application of Public Health Engineering practice. This responsibility involves: reviewing and approving construction pursuant to the Public  Health Act as delegated by the Medical Health Officer; acting as a Drinking Water Officer pursuant to the Drinking Water Protection Act and Regulations under the legislation; analysing and resolving Public Health Engineering problems and related issues; 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; and providing professional Public Health Engineering support to identify, resolve, and prevent community environmental health problems.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 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.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated good working knowledge of health engineering aspects of water supply, storm water management, waste disposal and swimming pools.
• Demonstrated excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a variety of audiences and demonstrated public speaking ability.
• 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 ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical documents including legislation, planning documents, architectural and engineered plans and laboratory reports.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable computer software applications.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize all related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
   

 Closing Statement
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.