Job Opportunity - Quarantine Officer, PHAC

POSITION: Quarantine Officer (Registered Nurse)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is at the forefront of the Government of Canada’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are looking for nurses to expand our team. If you are currently a nursing student, you are encouraged to apply. We have developmental positions available for candidates who are in the process of obtaining an RN designation.
Who We Are
The Public Health Agency of Canada (Agence de la Santé Publique du Canada) is part of the federal health portfolio for the Government of Canada. Its activities focus on preventing disease and injuries, responding to public health threats, promoting good physical and mental health, and providing information to support informed decision making. PHAC provides its employees with an exceptional workplace, opportunities for professional development, access to continued learning throughout their careers, and flexible work schedules. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced organization with engaged individuals.
Job Description
Working at the front line of the Government of Canada’s response to the COVID-19 global health pandemic, PHAC Quarantine Officers are instrumental in upholding and enforcing the federal Quarantine Act. The role requires working directly with Canadians and other travellers arriving into and departing from Canada at various ports of entry (air, land, marine) and federal quarantine sites. PHAC Quarantine Officers provide essential expertise to support infectious disease prevention and control measures in order to limit the introduction and spread of communicable disease. This includes screening measures, health assessments and identification of biosecurity risks at ports of entry to Canada.
Key Tasks
o Conduct health and isolation plan assessments of international travellers seeking entry to Canada, in order to prevent or limit the spread of communicable disease
o Apply the Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada
o Promote sound case management by collaborating efficiently with colleagues and managers
o Issue violation tickets to travellers who are not willing to comply with Canada’s mandatory isolation/emergency order requirements in place to limit the spread of COVID-19
o Maintain productive relationships with key partners to facilitate information exchange, mobilization and effective collaboration, including federal, provincial and municipal government partners and stakeholders and local public health authorities
o Engage in public education and outreach initiatives to inform and build collaborative efforts with key stakeholders/information intermediaries regarding the Government of Canada’s current and evolving international travel and border measures
o Facilitate compliance/awareness among international travellers by actively maintaining knowledge, delivering evolving messaging and disseminating Government of Canada communications/information materials regarding public health measures, requirements and restrictions.
Salary
Range from $81,532 to $92,653 plus educational allowance.
Region(s)
British Columbia:
Vancouver International Airport
Douglas Peace Arch Pacific
Highway Aldergrove
Abbottsford-Huntingdon
Osoyoos
Employment Status
Occupational Certification
Eligibility for registration as a Registered Nurse in the province or territory where the position is located.
Qualifications
o Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Mandatory)
o Valid Driver License to commute to your work location
o Accept and be able to wear PPE Equipment
o Canadian Citizen
o English Essential
Operational Requirements
Willingness and ability to:
o Work overtime, as required, on short notice
o Be on call and on stand-by. Currently required to work in the evenings and on weekends
o Travel for work as needed
o Successfully complete the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Officer Designation program
o Work shifts, variable hours, weekends, and statutory holidays
o Be mobilized or remain on standby during health emergency response activations
o Support public health emergencies in Regional Emergency Coordination Centre or other
locations as required
o Work minimum three shifts a week
Skill Requirements
o Effective interpersonal relations
o Must demonstrate respect and integrity
o Adaptability
o Possess leadership qualities
o Demonstrate initiative and be action-oriented
o Problem solve in a complex environment
o Effective oral and written communication
o Capacity to work at a sustained pace in a constant changing environment
o Ability to work under pressure
o Ability to cooperate and work as part of a team, including in a virtual environment
Contact
If you are a nursing student or an RN interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and a brief
cover letter to Taylor West at taylor.west@phac-aspc.gc.ca.
Alternatively, you can apply on the government job-posting site at www.jobs.gc.ca. The current opportunity is
posted here: Seeking Registered Nurses for Quarantine Officer positions (psc-cfp.gc.ca)