National Advocacy Committee
The advocacy committee works to advocate for the profession and works to advance the profession. Our focus includes:
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General public awareness of the professional and the work environmental public health professionals do each day to protect public health.
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Initiatives and campaigns to recruit individuals to the professional.
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Advocacy to employers and government on the fundamental work and skill sets environmental public health professionals bring to the table.
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Meet the committee
The advocacy committee is made up of representatives from across the country. If you are interested in getting involved, have suggestions or want to learn more about the advocacy work please email advocacy@ciphi.ca or reach out to your branch president.
Are you looking for CIPHI campaign material or documents? Visit Association Documents – ciphi to view and download material for use.
Our Advocacy Work
2024 CIPHI Recruitment Campaign – “A Career Outside the Ordinary”
The recruitment campaign targeted current and recently graduated post-secondary students with a background in science. The campaign‘s goal is to raise awareness of Environmental Public Health (EPH) as an exciting and rewarding career path and to encourage further exploration of this field.
“Made Possible” – 2022 and 2023 Summer Campaign
CIPHI partnered with Be the Change Group on a national campaign to raise the profile of the profession. Billboards, digital ads, transient ads and media posts were showcased coast to coast.
To view and download promotional materials visit Association Documents – ciphi
Environmental Public Health Week 2024
Each year CIPHI celebrates Environmental Public Health Week and EPHW was celebrated from Monday, Sept 23 to Sunday, September 29, 2024.
This year’s theme is “Creating Resilient Communities through Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation“.
Various social media assets and images were created and shared with members. Individuals and organizations were encouraged to share images and posts that highlight the incredible work EPHPs do to keep our communities safe.
Promotional Pamphlet
The advocacy committee worked with Be The Change Group to develop a pamphlet that describes what environmental public health professionals do, what is CIPHI, how to obtain certification, where to study and information on the job market. Members, employers and members of the public are encouraged to view the pamphlet, print and share!