Category: Notices

CIPHI Environmental Public Health Week – Education Sessions/Events – Sept 25 – October 1, 2023

Posted on by Mike LeBlanc

Dear fellow CIPHI members,

Environmental Public Health Week is just over a week away and this year’s theme is “Standing up to protect everyone’s health each and every day”.  This event takes place from Sept 25th to October 1, 2023, and aims to raise awareness of the profession and acknowledge the work members do each day.

Event Highlights:

CIPHI EPHW Campaign Material: Thank you to all members who submitted photos for the EPHW campaign “I support the health of all Canadians by ….”. The final promotional materials related to EPHW will be shared closer to the start of EPH week. We encourage members to share campaign material when they become available.

Educational Sessions: Join us for some three planned educational sessions featuring experts in the field of environmental public health. Learn, connect and get your PDHs. (See attachment)

Local Initiatives: Connect with your local branch on activities that they have planned!!

Please reach out with any questions!

CIPHI Advocacy Committee

Report for 2023 Annual General Meeting

Posted on by Mike LeBlanc

The Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors will be holding the 89th Annual General Meeting on
Monday, September 18th, 2023, from 3:30pm – 5:00pm ADT

Location:
Delta Hotels by Marriot
39 King Street
Saint John, New Brunswick

Virtual Participation via Zoom will be available. Details Upon Registration.

The 2023 AGM Report can be found here: https://ciphi.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-AGM-Report.pdf

CIPHI National Advocacy Campaign Launches!!! Help us spread the word.

Posted on by Mike LeBlanc

The CIPHI National Campaign starts todays and will run until September 25, 2023, and we need your support!

The National campaign builds on our 2022 campaign and will consist of:

  • Digital displays on Bell Media (French/English)
  • Ads on Meta (Facebook and Instagram)
  • Posts on CIPHI’s social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linked In)

Regional branches have been encouraged to coordinate and run more targeted campaigns in their regions. Ways you can help with the campaign include:

  • Reshare posts on your social media accounts
  • Like social media post
  • Print materials and post them around your office and in public places
  • Let individuals you work with know about the campaign

The images are meant to evoke joy and warmth and get individuals to think about how we are involved behind the scenes. There is also a “ call for action” for the individual to view the ciphi.ca website to learn more. 

Should you have any questions/feedback please reach out to advocacy@ciphi.ca

Meaghen Allen, BSc., BEH, MPH, CPHI (C)
Advocacy Director
Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors

CIPHI Environmental Public Health Week Campaign

Posted on by Mike LeBlanc

Hello CIPHI members,

We are thrilled to announce that Environmental Public Health Week 2023 is just two months away! This year’s EPHW theme is “Standing up to protect everyone’s health each and every day,” and we can’t wait to embark on this exciting campaign with all of you.

We would like to introduce the “I support the health of all Canadians by________” CIPHI EPHW Campaign, a member-generated campaign that will showcase the incredible work each of you does to ensure public safety. This campaign aims to highlight the true breadth and depth of Environmental Public Health Professionals’ contributions to the communities we serve.

This campaign will depict real CIPHI members and will capture the essence of what Environmental Public Health Professionals do every single day to protect the communities we serve. Whether you’re conducting water quality testing, performing daycare inspections, collaborating with restaurant owners, or inspecting personal service facilities and special events, we want to feature our CIPHI members hard at work for EPHW 2023. 

What do we need from CIPHI members? Please email advocacy@ciphi.ca the following:

  • 1. A photo of yourself or a fellow CIPHI member engaged in important work.
  • 2. Your response to the statement, “I support the health of all Canadians by_____.” Keep it concise and impactful!
  • 3. Your first name, last name, and role 

For detailed instructions and examples of submissions, please refer to the attached document. If you are interested, please submit your photo and statement as soon as possible so we can share them for EPHW 2023! 

We look forward to hearing from you,

Your CIPHI Advocacy Team

CIPHI Advocacy Updates

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Public Awareness Campaign (launch fall 2023)

The CIPHI National Advocacy Committee is working with Be the Change Group on a second CIPHI national public awareness campaign. The campaign will build on the 2022 Summer CIPHI national campaign, “Made Possible By” and will run from late August until September 25th, 2023.  A national communication strategy and a suite of media assets are in development. CIPHI encourages all members to reach out to your branch executive and discuss how your branch will share materials and participate. 

Recruitment Campaign (launch Spring 2024)

A third CIPHI national campaign focused on recruitment will launch in the Spring of 2024. It will target post-secondary students and young adults. More information will be shared in the coming months as the CIPHI National Advocacy Committee continues to work with Be The Change Group.

Environmental Public Health Week (Sept 25 to Oct 1, 2023)

This year’s EPHW theme is “Standing Up to Protect Everyone’s Health Each And Every Day“. CIPHI is working with Be The Change Group on a communication strategy and the development of materials and social media assets and they will be shared with branches closer to EPHW. 


Should you have any questions or want to get involved, please reach out to me at advocacy@ciphi.ca

Call out for Expressions of Interest – Editor in Chief – Environmental Health Review

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The Environmental Health Review (EHR) is the Journal of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. The journal shares new research and topic reviews on all subject matter related to environmental public health and welcomes submissions from individuals involved in environmental public health practice or research. Back issues are available online at https://pubs.ciphi.ca/journal/ehr .

CIPHI will be accepting submissions until July 7th, 2023. Please send your letter and resume to: office@ciphi.ca. 

The National Executive Council would like to thank Andrew Papadopoulos for his ten years of dedicated service and for his support in this transition.

2023 Environmental Health Review – Editor-in-ChiefDownload

Call out for Expressions of Interest – Editor in Chief – Environmental Health Review

Posted on by Mike LeBlanc

Dear members:

CIPHI is accepting expressions of interest for the Environmental Health Review Editor-in-Chief position.

The Environmental Health Review (EHR) is the Journal of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. The journal shares new research and topic reviews on all subject matter related to environmental public health and welcomes submissions from individuals involved in environmental public health practice or research. Back issues are available online at https://pubs.ciphi.ca/journal/ehr .

CIPHI will be accepting submissions until July 7th, 2023. Please send your letter and resume to: office@ciphi.ca. 

The National Executive Council would like to thank Andrew Papadopoulos for his ten years of dedicated service and for his support in this transition. 

Sincerely,
CIPHI National Office

EHFC Award Nomintions Now Open

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Hello CIPHI Colleagues,

On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Environmental Health Foundation of Canada, CIPHI’s Charitable Division I am pleased to announce the opening of the nominations for the 2023 EHFC awards.   This is your opportunity to honour a colleague or your team members for their past or ongoing achievements in environmental public health.  Check our the awards and details on submitting a nomination at  www.EHFC.ca

Nominations close on June 16th.

Our bursary applications will open June 1st.

Lena Parker, CPHI(C) 
Chair, Environmental Health Foundation of Canada 
Charitable Division of CIPHI
www.EHFC.ca

New CIPHI Career Pamphlet

Posted on by Mike LeBlanc

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