Careers

Public Health Nurse

Temporary Full-time - 2 openings (1 FTE) 

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is committed to providing people with a healthy, inclusive and accommodating workplace. HPPH is an equal opportunity employer and provides a dynamic and progressive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from all persons, including those with disabilities. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities who take part in all aspects of recruitment and selection process in order to ensure that all materials and processes are accessible to persons with disabilities.

Summary:

We have two openings for temporary full-time (1 FTE) PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES on the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children/Anabaptist Team. These positions will start January 2026 and end December 31, 2026. Both positions will be based from our Clinton site.

Education:

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Skills/Competencies:

• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• excellent time management and organizational skills
• able to work independently and in a team setting
• proficient computers skills, including familiarity with Windows, Microsoft office programs and use of the Internet
• effective in establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships
• infant feeding knowledge considered an asset
• Healthy Babies Healthy Children home visiting experience an asset
• Level 1 Breastfeeding Course
• NCAST Certification (Feeding and Teaching)
• experience working with databases [CDIS (ISCIS), Accuro/EMR]
• experience working with the Anabaptist population (Amish, Old Order Mennonite, LGS)
  strong ability to prioritize competing pressures - ability to respond to unexpected circumstances

Conditions:

• Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the ONA Collective Agreement
• Successful candidates must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector check
• immunizations in accordance with Board Policy/Collective Agreements including annual influenza and COVID-19 immunizations unless medically contra indicated
• Successful candidates must possess and maintain a valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a safe and well-maintained vehicle suitable for carrying out duties on behalf of the employer.

Hours: 

Usually 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Monday to Friday (flexible may include evenings and weekends)

Wage:

$39-54 – $54.48 per hour (2026 rates)

Closing Date:

December 29, 2025 at 12 pm

Apply to:

Tanya Sangster, Director

Please send an email including a resume and cover letter to: recruitment@hpph.ca

[Please include the Posting Number 30-2025 in the subject line of your email]

Posted: December 15, 2025

Public Health Inspector

Temporary Full-time 

Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is committed to providing people with a healthy, inclusive and accommodating workplace. HPPH is an equal opportunity employer and provides a dynamic and progressive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from all persons, including those with disabilities. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities who take part in all aspects of recruitment and selection process in order to ensure that all materials and processes are accessible to persons with disabilities.

We have an opening for temporary full-time (1.00 FTE) PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTOR starting January 2026 and ending June 30, 2026. The base office for this position will be Clinton.

Summary:

The successful candidate will work with a dynamic and progressive group of professionals on a
multidisciplinary team. Public Health Inspectors on the Environmental Health Team are responsible
for:

• Minimizing the incidence of health hazards through education, inspections and investigations under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
• Inspection programs: Food Safety; Health Hazard Investigation; Zoonotic Diseases; Vector-borne Diseases and Safe Water programs.
• Enforcing activities under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

Qualifications:

• Hold the CPHI(C) credential
• A bachelor’s degree in applied sciences or equivalent from an institution approved by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) Board of Certification.
• Minimum one (1) year experience as a Certified Public Health Inspector preferred.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication including computer skills
• Possesses knowledge and application of the Health Protection and Promotion Act and associated regulations.

Skills:

• Demonstrated evidence-informed risk assessment, investigative and problem-solving abilities, and skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including familiarity with Windows, Microsoft office programs and use of the Internet; knowledge of the Hedgehog Inspection Database and Salesforce is an asset.

Conditions:

• Hold the CPHI(C) credential
• Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement.
• Successful candidates must obtain and maintain a satisfactory vulnerable sector check
• Immunizations in accordance with Board Policy/Collective Agreements including annual influenza and COVID-19 immunizations unless medically contra indicated 
• Successful candidates must possess and maintain a valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a safe and well-maintained vehicle suitable for carrying out duties on behalf of the employer.

Hours: 

Usually 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Monday to Friday (flexible may include evenings and weekends)

Wage:

$43.20 - $49.57 per hour (2026 rates)

Closing Date:

January 9, 2026 at 2 pm

Apply to:

Lori Collins, Public Health Manager

Please send an email including a resume and cover letter to: recruitment@hpph.ca

[Please include the Posting Number 28-2025 in the subject line of your email]

Posted: December 22, 2025