Public Health Engineer

Island Health View all jobs

  • British Columbia
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Close DateLocationTo Be Determined - To Be Determined, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementTravel between multiple sites may be requiredShift Start Time/End Time08:30-16:30Days OffWeekend/StatsVacancy TypeRegular FTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$45.52 - $56.85Paid FTE1.0Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS75Planned Start DateApr. 7 2026Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)NoJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reporting to the Regional Manager, Health Protection and Environmental Services within the Island Health and working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Public Health Engineer provides engineering expertise and advice to the Environmental Health Officers, Medical Health Officers, other agencies and the public relating to Public Health Engineering (PHE) aspects of drinking water, swimming pools, sewage disposal and other environmental issues.The Public Health Engineer acts as an issuing official pursuant to the BC Drinking Water Protection Act and Regulation in regards to the issuance of construction permits for drinking water systems, and protects public health and safety through the application of Public Health Engineering expertise.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceMasters' degree in applied sciences, engineering or related field or a bachelor's degree with equivalent related experience. Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC). Minimum of five years' experience, following registration, in the fields of water supply, waste disposal or environmental management or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Skills And Abilities
  • Good working knowledge of health engineering aspects of water supply, waste disposal and swimming pools.
  • Skilled in communication, both in written and verbal, self-motivated, sound in judgement, willing to work with others, reliable, tactful and well-organized.
Link to Full Job DescriptionAdditional information for applicantsLocation to be determined based on preference of successful candidate and space availability.

Island Health