Environmental Public Health Officer (EHO)

The Meadow Lake Tribal Council is hiring a full-time Environmental Public Health Officer (EPHO) to monitor and report on environmental health conditions in member First Nations. The role involves public health inspections, guidance on environmental contaminants, and training for Water Quality Technicians. Candidates should have a certificate as a Public Health Inspector and experience with First Nations culture is preferred. The job is located in Meadow Lake, SK, Canada.
Environmental Public Health Officer

Employment Opportunity

MLTC was created by nine First Nations located in north-west Saskatchewan who have constitutionally recognized aboriginal rights and Treaty Rights under Treaties #6, #8 and #10. The primary purpose of MLTC is to serve those First Nations in their aspirations for cultural, economic and political autonomy. As a private sector employer engaged primarily in promoting and serving the interests of the member First Nations, MLTC asserts its right to provide preferential treatment to First Nations people, giving them priority in decisions on employment matters such as hiring, and this can extend to measures such as opening competitions only to First Nations people.
• This competition is open to all applicants; and
• Preference will be given to qualified First Nations applicants or other Indigenous applicants who self-declare as being a First Nations person or of other Indigenous ancestry.

MLTC Health & Social Development Department is a motivated individual to fill the full-time, permanent position of an Environmental Public Health Officer (EPHO).

The EPHO develops, implements and maintains a comprehensive program designed to monitor and report on environmental health conditions amongst member First Nations.

POSITIONS DUTIES (include but not limited to):
• Working in a team setting, the EPHO will provide public health inspection and surveillance services to the communities within Meadow Lake Tribal Council and make appropriate recommendations to Chief and Council on matters related to; drinking water supplies, housing, food safety, communicable disease, solid and liquid waste disposal.
• Provide guidance and support to MLTC management and communities on matters related to environmental contaminants, emergency preparedness and other compliance issues.
• Provide training and support to Water Quality Technicians.
• Conduct Food Safety training.

QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Minimum:
• Certificate with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors as a Public Health Inspector/Environmental Health Officer.

Preferred:
• Completion of a Post Secondary Diploma/Degree in Environmental Health or other relevant program.
• Experience working with First Nations and familiarity with First Nations culture, history and governance is considered an asset.

Other:
• Proficient with computers, i.e., Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to travel and must possess a valid driver’s license. Extensive traveling involved.
• Work with minimal supervision, independently and prioritize multiple demands
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated organizational skills, with an emphasis on collaborative problem solving; able to work independently or in a team environment.

Interested applicants are invited to submit: A letter of application, resume stating qualifications, related work experience, copies of credentials, current RCMP Security Clearance (Criminal Record Check inclusive of the Vulnerable Sector Check), a copy of your valid driver’s license, and three (3) recent professional supervisory references to:

Human Resources Department

Meadow Lake Tribal Council

8003 Flying Dust Reserve

Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1T8

Phone: (306) 236-5654 Fax: (306) 236-3509

For more information, please contact Yolanda Ducharme, Senior Environmental Health Officer, @ (306) 236-5817. Also, visit the MLTC website at www.mltc.net

Deadline: Friday, February 29, 2025

MLTC sincerely appreciates and thanks all individuals for their applications,

however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $77,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-21