PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTOR

Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.
Employees of Public Health are expected to provide high quality programs and services including but not limited to sexual health, harm reduction and immunization clinic services by demonstrating respectful, inclusive, non-judgmental values.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Supervisor, Infection Prevention and Control in the Health Protection Division, this position is responsible for supporting the work of the Outbreak Prevention Program. Key activities include but are not limited to: investigation and management of respiratory outbreaks in congregate living settings such as long term care and retirement homes, correctional facilities and acute care settings; facilitating applications made under the Mandatory Blood Testing Act; providing surge support for enteric outbreak and communicable disease investigations and responding to other infection prevention and control inquiries.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead investigations and management of respiratory outbreaks in long term care homes, retirement residences, correctional facilities and hospitals.
• Provide IPAC consultation and outbreak management support to healthcare providers and congregate living settings.
• Conducts investigations and enforcement related activities under the authority of the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
• Develops and implements educational initiatives on a variety of infectious diseases, vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) and infection prevention and control issues for agencies, institutions and the community at large.
• Facilitate applications made under the Mandatory Blood Testing Act.
• Investigates reports of infectious diseases and responds to infection prevention and control related inquiries.
• Participates in activities related to the management of emergencies of public health importance
• Responsible for utilizing an electronic database as part of case management systems
• Maintain liaison with a variety of agencies including representatives of local, regional and provincial governments.
• Undertake special projects and surveys as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.