What do Environmental Health Officers do?
Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) provide advice, guidance, education, public health inspections and recommendations to First Nations and their leadership to help them manage public health risks associated with the environment. They gather data required to analyse what steps can be taken to promote public health in First Nations communities. Some EHOs are employed by Health Canada and others are employed directly by First Nations or Tribal Councils. All EHOs working in First Nations communities must have a Certificate in Public Health Inspection (Canada). EHOs visit First Nations to do inspections, investigations and provide education and training sessions. Routine activities are delivered as per community workplans that are agreed upon by Environmental Health Officers and Chiefs and Councils each year. Other activities are completed as required, upon request of Chiefs and Councils. EHOs identify potential public health risks in First Nations communities and provide recommendations
