Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: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 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.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.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.