Category: Notices

Dear members,

The CIPHI National Advocacy Committee is pleased to share the updated CIPHI career pamphlet that includes information on:

• The Institute;
• The role of Environmental Public Health Professionals;
• How to obtain your Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada);
• List of the accredited academic institutions across Canada;
• Job market; 
• Where to learn more (ciphi.ca).

The pamphlet was designed for professional printing but an inhouse printing version is provided as well for your convenience. A French copy will be available late fall and both versions will be made available on the CIPHI website.

Sincerely,

CIPHI National Advocacy Committee
advocacy@ciphi.ca

The Board of Certification (BOC) has amended Administrative Policy 3 and
the associated “Practicum Guideline for Training Agency & Trainees –
Revised November 2021

See this document, below are some highlighted changes:

1. 1. During the course of the practicum, candidates are now required to obtain a minimum of 420 hours that are directly related to the Learning Module Goals. This will be done as follows:

• Candidates are responsible for tracking hours during the minimum period of 12 calendar weeks and *420 hours *of supervised work, not including travel time.
• Candidates who submit inaccurate, incomplete, or ineligible practicum documentation may be refused examination and are subject to an administrative fee in accordance with BOC policy 6.
• Practicum Coordinators are responsible for ensuring that the candidates hours are accurate.
• The BOC is also auditing candidate practicum hours to confirm that the minimum 420 hours have been met, before allowing the candidate to sit the Oral BOC Exam.

2. To be eligible to take the BOC exam, candidates must have successfully completed a practicum at least 50 days before and no more than 5 years prior to the oral exam date to which the candidate is applying. Candidates who have not successfully completed a practicum within 5 years of the oral exam date are not eligible to apply for the BOC examination.

Dear Members:

In alignment with the CIPHI National Executive Council strategic vision, CIPHI is seeking Expressions of Interest for up to three (3) National Director positions.

Position Responsibilities:

Each National Director will be assigned a portfolio based on the NEC strategic plan, and will have responsibility for co-chairing the portfolio committee and working in partnership with the other members of the NEC to advance the vision and directive of CIPHI.

Qualifications:

Regular/Life/Retired member of CIPHI

Recent experience as an NEC member

Recent experience as Chair of an NEC committee

Recent NEC experience in one of the three CIPHI Priority Areas:

• Education
• Advocacy
• Policy/Governance

Term of Appointment:

Each National Director will be appointed for up to a three-year term, with CIPHI Member ratification occurring at each subsequent Annual General Meeting. National Directors may be appointed for up to two consecutive terms.

Appointment Process:

Upon receipt of Expressions of Interest, the CIPHI National Officers will review each application for the skills, experience, and qualifications in alignment with the CIPHI vision and priority objectives. The National Executive Council will vote to affirm the appointment of National Directors at a duly convened NEC meeting.

Please submit a written expression of interest outlining how you meet the above criteria (no more than 250 words) along with a recent resume/CV to office@ciphi.ca. Expressions will be received until 16:00 PST on December 1, 2021. Late applications will not be considered.

Sincerely,
The CIPHI Office