Indefinite full-time position, with a six (6)-month probationary period.
Under the general supervision of the Environmental Health Services Team Leader, the Environmental Health Technician independently applies learned skills, knowledge and practical experience to semi-routine tasks associated with the job family using established practices and standard procedures to complete assignments.
Conducts testing, monitoring, inspections and assessments relative to the Environmental Health Services mandate concerning community health. Develops, implements and promotes initiatives and safe health practices and policies to ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local environmental and community health and safety regulations. Interacting with a variety of departments, conducts training and promotes community awareness on environmental issues, health and safety, emergency response and hazardous material handling. Recommends corrective action where environmental health and safety hazards exist. Serves as a liaison to community, other services, resources and agencies.
Decisions are straightforward in nature, within clearly defined procedures and practices specific to the department or work group and are regularly reviewed.
Conducts testing, inspections and assessments relative to EHS responsibilities.
➢ Conduct weekly potable water quality testing. Review and interpret potable water quality results according to the latest version of the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality
➢ Conduct seasonal recreational water quality sampling.
➢ Provide advice, guidance and recommendations for sewage disposals, solid waste disposal, and waste treatment.
➢ Conducts annual inspections on all public food service facilities.
➢ Provide education on safe food handling for food service workers including sources, storage, preparation and distribution.
➢ Provide public health inspections for housing. Inspections include evaluation of indoor air quality, contaminants, pest control, water supply, waste disposal, general safety, obvious structural defects and overcrowding.
➢ Carries out health and safety inspections for institutions, special events, recreational facilities, housing.
➢ Identify existing and potential hazards associated with wastewater disposal and prevent public health risks.
➢ Monitors communicable diseases control, pests’ control, environmental contaminants, and transportations of dangerous goods.
➢ Radon monitoring/detection/remediation.
➢ Cancer awareness/reduction activities.
➢ Emergency planning, emergency preparedness and response planning.
Develops and implements initiatives related to the EHS program.
➢ Develops and implements initiatives designed to prevent/resolve community health problems, some directed specifically at environmental health, and others aimed towards community development.
➢ Implements educational sessions or workshops to specific target groups, and/or the general public on topics pertaining to environmental health and safety.
Liaison with clients and other services, resources and agencies.
➢ When required, serves as a liaison to clients who need general information or require assistance on matters pertaining to environmental health and creates referrals to the appropriate agencies.
➢ Establishes and maintains a co-operative working relationship with services, resources and agencies within and outside the community in areas of mutual concern.
➢ Joins and/or assists health related committees/boards.
➢ Attends meetings, workshops, conferences and training opportunities that are relevant to professional or program development.
Ensures administrative procedures are adhered to.
➢ Prepares monthly activity reports for Team Leader
➢ Fulfils other responsibilities as may be designated by the Team Leader
➢ Knowledge of Environmental Health Policies, Directives, Guidelines and Regulations.
➢ Knowledge of procedures, Indigenous Services Canada First Nations and Inuit Health Branch regulations and procedures.
➢ Understanding the issues facing EHS, its present and future needs.
➢ Utilizes knowledge and skills acquired through training.
➢ Strong communication and public speaking skills
➢ Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
➢ Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
➢ Excellent organizational skills.
➢ Excellent decision-making skills.
➢ Strong computer and typing skills with good knowledge of Microsoft Office and database systems.
➢ Valid driver’s licence with vehicle is a requirement, travel required.
➢ Some evenings and weekends required.
Assets
➢ Knowledge of Kanien’keha and French languages.
➢ CEGEP preferred in related discipline with one (1) year experience.
➢ High School diploma with four (4) years related work experience.
Types of Schedule:
➢ Regular work week.
Stress Factor:
➢Moderate stress. Some periods of high stress.
Deadlines:
➢ Some tight deadlines.
Environment:
➢ Indoor and/or outdoor work, changing climate, physical labor, climbing and crawling. Personal protective equipment necessary at times (Tyvek suits, N95 mask, hand and eye protection)
Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services
PO BOX 1440
Kahnawake, Quebec
J0L1B0
humanresources@kscskahnawake.ca
