Discover a career that puts you outside the ordinary.

Environmental public health professionals help keep our communities vibrant and healthy. If you want a dynamic career in the sciences that takes you beyond the lab, offers new challenges, and lets you connect with your community, start your journey here.

What is

environmental public health?

Environmental public health is a cornerstone of safe, functional, and thriving communities. The work that environmental public health professionals do is essential to keeping our water, food, land, air, and facilities safe.

Environmental public health professionals protect us all through the following activities:

Enforcement of public health legislation

Food safety

Drinking water safety

Recreational water safety

Care Facilities

Special events and festivals

Communicable Disease Control

Emergency response teams

Tobacco control

Air quality

Health promotion

Health hazard management

Latest News

Advocacy

August 6, 2024

A Career Outside of the Ordinary

Phase one of the national recruitment campaign launched on July 31, 2024 and will run for the next 6 weeks.…

Events & education

December 1, 2023

CIPHI National Virtual Education Series – Call for Abstracts

The Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors Education Committee is…

Events & education

October 1, 2024

Expressions of Interest for two (2) National Director positions

In alignment with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors…

Events & education

September 20, 2024

Environmental Public Health Week Resources

CIPHI is excited to share a variety of resources developed…

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Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors

The Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) represents and unites environmental public

“On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we commemorate the lives forever lost or traumatically affected by the residential school system. We honour the resilience of Survivors, who bravely share their stories so that history may never be repeated.Reconciliation is a shared pursuit. We all have a responsibility to take steps, collectively, to right the historic wrongs that continue to impact the present. There are steps we can all take to contribute to the reconciliation process: we can wear an orange shirt, educate ourselves about the residential school system, read (or re-read) the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and use our platforms to inform others.We still have much work to do.But together, we can create a society where an inclusive understanding of our history is at the centre of our national identity.Hope is not something we have to strive for. It is with us now, especially today.” - #GGSimon#NDTR ... See MoreSee Less
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🌍 Environmental Public Health Week- September 23- 29, 2024! 🎉Flooding can severely impact communities, but Environmental Public Health Professionals (EPHPs) play a critical role in disaster preparedness and response. They work to minimize risks and protect public health in flood-prone areas. From preventing waterborne diseases to addressing mold growth and other hazards, EPHPs help keep communities safe.🌧️💧🌐 ciphi.ca/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Our CEO, Dr. David Dyjack led discussions at the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors educational conference this week. He also met with Chef Dickie Yuzicapi, an indigenous artist, storyteller, and cultural advisor to discuss retail food safety in catering, with an emphasis on traditional native foods. ... See MoreSee Less
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🌍 Environmental Public Health Week- September 23- 29, 2024! 🎉Access to safe water is fundamental for public health. EPHPs provide public education and monitor water quality, ensuring that communities have clean water sources and reducing the risk of waterborne diseases. 🚰💧 Learn more about how EPHPs make a difference: ciphi.ca/ ... See MoreSee Less
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🌍 Environmental Public Health Week- September 23- 29, 2024! 🎉 Sustainability is key to resilient communities. Environmental Public Health Professionals advocate for practices that protect our environment, ensuring future generations have access to safe, healthy living conditions.♻️ Learn how EPHPs help make a difference: ciphi.ca/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Join the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors

As the only national association that speaks for environmental public health professionals in Canada (also known as public health inspectors and environmental health officers), CIPHI is integral to advancing public health. CIPHI and its membership continually work to protect the health of all Canadians, advance the environmental and health sciences, and enhance the field of public health inspection.

From employment opportunities to continuing professional development to member benefits, with CIPHI membership you’ll advance your career in environmental public health and build great relationships with your colleagues from across Canada.

 

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National Annual Education Conference (AEC)

CIPHI would like to thank everyone who attended the 87th CIPHI National Annual Education Conference in September in beautiful Saint John, New Brunswick. Stayed tuned for more information and updates related to the 2024 CIPHI AEC which will be held in Regina, Saskatchewan.

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