Position #: 101240
Expected Start Date: October 13, 2025
Union: HSAS
Facility: Swift Current Community Services
City/Town: Swift Current
Department: Public Health Inspection
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: August 16, 2026
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Hours of Work: shifts of hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: Yes
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Public Health Inspector - Degree $38.137 to $46.554
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: Reporting to the Senior Public Health Inspector (PHI) and the Manager of Public Health, the incumbent uses their knowledge and skills to enforce The Public Health Act, 1994 and The Tobacco Control Act with their associated regulations. Teamwork with Public Health Nurses under the Primary Health Care portfolio is vital. The PHI department works closely with departments in the SHA, community partners and other government agencies (municipal, provincial & federal levels) to provide excellent care to the people of Saskatchewan. The wide range of field duties of this position requires good independent judgment and risk assessment to ensure quality and safety for the public. The PHI is involved with promotion, education and enforcement of Communicable Disease including Rabies, plumbing and private sewage and water. Considerable travel is involved throughout the Southwest area. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (BSEH)
Licenses
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Certificate in Public Health Inspector (Canada) (CPHI(C))
Memberships
Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI)
Competencies
Problem solving skills
Interpersonal skills
Analytical skills
Public relations skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Self-reliant
Ability to be flexible and willing to change
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
Ability to act professionally, ethically and provide sound judgement
Ability to interpret & apply legislation/guidelines/policy
Ability to work independently
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Other Information
For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
Travel within the region and provincially
May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
