Environmental Health Officer

Job Description

About Us

FNHA Overview

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.

The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.

FNHA is proud to have been named one of BC's Top Employers for 2026. Learn more about why we were selected here .

Our Interior Regional Team is looking for enthusiastic people to join their team. If you have desire and passion to enhance the health and wellness of First Nations Communities, you will be joining forward thinking and supportive team.

Title: Environmental Health Officer

Salary: $89,752 - $109,193 per year (pay range explained below)

Contract: Perm

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours (core hours Mon-Fri 9am-3pm)

Location: Secwépemc (Williams Lake, BC)

Bargaining Unit: PSAC Local Public Service Alliance of Canada)

About The Role

As the Environmental Health Officer, you will implement environmental public health programs and services, and conduct environmental public health assessments. You will evaluate data, technical and scientific information, and assesses current and future impacts on public health. Also, you will conduct routine inspections of facilities, and provide advice, guidance, review, and recommendations for corrective actions. As well as, you will develop and deliver educational material, workshops, presentations, and formal training. Additionally, you will liaise with First Nation, federal, provincial, and municipal authority, and private industry regarding environmental public health issues.

About You

Education and experience

Bachelor of Technology Degree in Environmental Health or Public Health Inspection recognized by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI)
Six months of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge

Knowledge of current legislation and related guidelines, and standards and policies within the program areas, as well as their implication and application to First Nations
Knowledge of First Nations leadership, jurisdictions, mandates, Memorandum of Understanding, community infrastructure, politics and protocols, culture, traditional health and healing practices, geography, structure, facilities, and surrounding communities
Knowledge of current theories, concepts, techniques, and principles of environmental public health
Knowledge of Provincial Health Ministries and/or Agencies, Regional Health Authorities, specialized laboratories and agencies providing related services, national and international organizations/associations/institutes/foundations
Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices and principals, and the use of personal, protective equipment

Occupational certification

Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada) granted by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI)

Please refer to Job Specification section of the Job Description for more details.

Working at FNHA

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period
14 holidays including National Indigenous People's Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day
Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
And more

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.

Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our FNHA family members to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.

The Pay Range is the minimum (Step 1) and maximum (highest Step) annual base salary based on full time equivalent hours.

How To Apply

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Closing date: March 3, 2026

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For information about Cultural Safety and Humility ) and for information about Land Acknowledgements

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