|
What's New - archive Conference Landing Page - Destinations Halifax  Interested in planning a full-fledged vacation around the conference days, or just looking to re-connect with your 'eastern roots'? Destinations Halifax, the tourism organization of the Halifax Regional Municipality, has designed a landing page for the NEC delegates. It provides a portal of tourism information to make your trip to Halifax a memorable one. Check it out at: http://www.destinationhalifax.com/ciphi.ns.ca NS/
PEI Branch Award for National Conference 2010 -
Winner Announced  Our Branch NEC
Award winner for 2010 is Joe Bradley. This award is given annually
to a branch member who exhibits outstanding dedication and work in the
area of Environmental Public Health. Joe has been an employee of the
PEI government for the past 28 years and has risen through the ranks to
his present position as Director. Under Joe's guidance, the
environmental public health program in PEI continues to flourish.
Our branch award includes a 500$
contribution toward registration at
the CIPHI Annual Educational Conference. Congratulations Joe, hope to
see you on the other coast next month!
(As submitted by Barry MacGregor, President) Call for Presentations /
Abstracts for NEC 2011
 Our Branch is now inviting submissions of
papers, presentations, and panel discussions for the 2011 National
Education Conference in Halifax.
We are welcoming presentations on current and emerging public and environmental health topics. The theme "Strengthening Collaboration: Strengthening the Profession" encourage presenters to consider the broad scope of environmental public health science and its reliance on multidisciplinary approaches to health hazard assessment, reduction and prevention. All interested parties are encouraged to submit abstracts describing recent research, projects, papers, or presentations using the form below. Deadline for Application
- EXTENDED
May 31,
2010 The
NS/PEI Branch is of the opinion that special
efforts
by
its
membership deserves acknowledgment.
With this in mind, the Branch Executive wishes to promote active membership and professional
advocacy.
In
doing so, the Branch will issue a $500 monetary note to
the National Educational
Conference Committee in the name of the successful recipient. This
award is intended to offset the financial burden associated with conference attendance, in
the hope employers will be encouraged to partner in ongoing education of our
dedicated members.
See below for award philosophy statement/ criteria, and the application form. Note the application form can be submitted using e-mail. Award
Statement and Criteria (MSWord doc, 548 Kb)
Conference Award Application Form (MSWord doc, 107 Kb) Environmental Health Environmental Public Health Week Proclaimed in Nova Scotia, January 18-24, 2010 As most of you know, this week marks Environmental Public Health Week across the country. The Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors continues to generate awareness of the work performed by Environmental Public Health Professionals through this annual event and other initiatives. This year marks a monumental time in the history of CIPHI, given the introduction of our Continuing Professional Competencies Program, so this week and throughout the year ... be proud of your contribution through the work you perform. (As submitted by Barry MacGregor, President)  Environmental Health Foundation of Canada 2008/ 9 Newsletter
The EHFC is the registered
charity operated by CIPHI.
View their 2008/ 9 Newsletter which includes articles on the recipients
of the several awards issued annually by the EFHC: EHFC Newsletter 2008/ 09
NS/ PEI Branch Annual Education Session & AGM Inn on the Lake Fall River, NS March 13, 2009  Members and other stakeholders: Take the
opportunity to register for the 2009 Annual Conference,
offering timely sessions on environmental health issues in addition to
the Annual General Meeting that all members are encouraged to attend.
As with our past educational sessions, we inviting other parties involved in public health programs that are non-members, but play a large role in environmental health delivery in our two provinces to register. These include government employees at all levels of government, educators, and private industry stakeholders. The sessions include topics such as public health impact of wind turbines, urban agriculture and radon testing. The National Collaborating Centres for Environmental Health (NCCEH) will lead several of these presentations/ discussions. Registration Form (PDF file, 119 Kb) Education Session Agenda (PDF file, 105 Kb) Vote-by-Proxy Form (MSWord doc, 208 Kb) New Graduate Level Course - Management Principles for Public Health Professionals New! Deadline for Application - EXTENDED March 20, 2009 Interested
in broadening your academic horizons? The Faculty of Professional Education at
Concordia
University College of Alberta is offering a second session of the
1.5-credit
development course ENVH
600:
Management
Principles
for Public Health Professionals via
distance learning.
Students will develop an in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of management skills required as environmental public health professionals. Topics covered include the core key functions of management, planning, organizing, leading and controlling, social responsibility, and managing change. Check the document below for more information on application and tuition: ENVH 600: Management Principles for PHPs (PDF file, 31.8 Kb)
"75 Years and New Frontiers" Kananaskis, AB May 3-6, 2009  Our professional organization, first
incorporated as the Canadian
Institute of Sanitary Inspectors, will have its 75th
anniversary in 2009.Come to
the National CIPHI Conference and help us recognize and celebrate 75
years of history and development in protecting public health.
Keynote speakers include environmental champion and award-winning journalist Andrew Nikiforuk, food safety advocate and leading U.S. food borne illness attorney Bill Marler, and Warren MacDonald, inspirational speaker and author of the best-selling survivalist tale “A Test of Will”. The
educational
program
will have sessions
tailored to Environmental Public Health Professionals in federal roles,
including First Nations and Inuit Health, Occupational Health and
Safety, and the Canadian Forces. NS and PEI Governments Honour CPHIs in Long Service Award Ceremony Several NS/ PEI Branch members have been
honoured in 2007-8 for 25 years, and 30 (and 30+) years of public
service. The CIPHI members recognized for the 25 year awards include
Joe Bradley (PEI Dept. of Health) and Michael Florian (NS Environment).
The 30 (30+) year awards include the following:
Bridget Boutilier (NS Environment)
Margaret Campbell (NS Environment) Mark Durkee (NS Agriculture) Rheal Fraser (NS Environment) Mike Gardiner (NS Agriculture) Bruce Morrison (Cape Breton District Health Authority) Doug Mouland (NS Environment) Gary Moulton (NS Agriculture)  Pictured are some of the recipients of the 30 (30+) year award in February 2008. From left to right: Brooke Taylor (NS Minister of Agriculture), Gary Moulton, Mike Gardiner, and Mark Durkee. Environmental Public Health Week Proclaimed in Nova Scotia, January 14-20, 2008  Highlights from the NS/ PEI Branch
Educational Conference
Dartmouth, NS October 11 & 12, 2007  Barry presenting the new
National Practicum Guidelines to members.
 Dr. Shelly Sarwal receiving gift of appreciation after presenting "The Mumps - Look at What you Missed!", pertaining to the increase of mumps prevalence in 2007 in Nova Scotia.  Richard Perry (left) accepting gift of
appreciation after his presentation "13 Quick and Easy Rules for
Managing the Media".
 First Nations Inuit Health Branch Environmental Health Officers preparing to present "The Impact of Lifestyle on Indoor Air Quality", pictured (left to right) Brian Morrison, Susan Talbot, and Karen Boyles. Branch Award for National Conference 2008 Deadline for Applications: March 31, 2008  The
NS/PEI Branch is of the opinion that special
efforts
by
its
membership deserves acknowledgment.
With this in mind, the Branch Executive wishes to promote active membership, professional
advocacy, and ongoing education through attendance at our own annual
National Educational Conference. In
doing
so,
the
Branch will issue a $500 monetary
note
to
the National Educational
Conference Committee in the name of the successful recipient. This
award is intended to offset the financial burden associated with conference attendance, in
the hope employers will be encouraged to partner in ongoing education of our
dedicated members.
Please see below for award procedures, criteria, and application form. • NEC Award (602 Kb, Word Perfect Document) • Application Form (598 Kb, Word Perfect Document) Highlights The National Collaborator for Methods and Tools (NCCMT) - Public Health Agency of Canada   The
National
Collaborating
Centre for Methods and Tools (NCCMT) has
requested CIPHI
branches to forward the following information to their member to advise
them of
the launching of this new initiative. A national CIPHI representative
recently
attended the founding National Advisory Group on May 16-17th as a
representative
for frontline environmental public health (EPH) practitioners.
At the meeting, the Vision and This particular NCC is intended to support the other five NCCs in their efforts to provide the tools that are needed to improve the public health system. With respect to networking with CIPHI, the NCCMT is very keen to engage the Institute and obtain input from its membership all across If you like to read more on the various NCCs and the NCCMT in particular – please go to http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/php-psp/ncc_e.html and peruse the article below on establishing an evidence-based centre and research network for Public Health in 74th National Annual Educational Conference of Canadian Public Health Inspectors: "Beyond the Horizon" St. John's, Newfoundland July 20-23, 2008  This will be the first time the
Newfoundland Branch has hosted the CIPHI AEC and the exciting line-up
of presenters, exhibits and activities will make this a memorable
experience for all participants. Given recent initiatives related to
the development of professional competencies and a continuing
professional development program, the NL Branch is thrilled to play a
significant role in the professional development of Environmental
Public Health Professionals in Canada.
The 2008 AEC will be held at the Delta St. John’s Hotel and Conference Centre on the doorstep of historic downtown St. John’s, NL. The conference will feature a triple stream of professional concurrent sessions focusing on children’s environmental health, human health and climate change, emerging threats to human health, air quality, food safety and drinking water contamination. In addition, the conference will feature CIPHI’s annual Awards Luncheon and the ever popular President’s Banquet. Conference participants will also be welcomed to join in a variety of other activities and tours, including golf at Admiral’s Green Golf Course overlooking St. John’s. Many members of the NS/ PEI Branch should be sure to take advantage of this educational and social opportunity hosted by our close neighbours to the east. To view the conference brochure and registration information: 2008 AEC Confererence and Registration Brochure  The
Stanier
Institute/Institut
Stanier
with
support of the Canadian Institute of
Public
Health Inspectors invites practicing certified Public Health Inspectors
to
submit a feature opinion paper - in English or French - comprising
ideas and
suggestions that address any issue applied to the present day
activities of
Public Health Inspectors.
Stanier InstituteWho can enter? The invitation is directed to Certified Public Health Inspectors across Canada who are members in good standing with CIPHI. Award The Stanier Institute wil provide a $1000 award (Stanier Prize) for the opinion paper assessed to be the most interesting and original submission. Details The submissions should be 1000 to 1500 words in length, typed double-spaced and sent by email as an attached plain text document to stanier@mco.ca or as a hard copy mailed or faxed to the Stanier Institute at the address given below. Papers should be received at the Adminstration office of the Institute by no later than December 31, 2007. Stanier Prize Awardees Warren Boychuck, 2006 Allan Stirling, 2005 Adam Grant, 2004 Shawna Bourne, 2003 Objectives and Address The Stanier Institute/ Institut Stanier is a scientifically-minded group committed to development of the public health sciences. The aim is to provide ways and means to advance education and research in these disciplines. Those preparing to submit an essay should inform the Institute ASAP at the given address where further information may be obtained. A note will be sent to acknowledge all submissions upon receipt. c/o MCO Business Group Inc. 11 Rosemount Ave., Suite 400 Ottawa, ON K1Y 4R8 Phone: (613) 728-2188 Fax: (613) 728-5298 Email: stanier@mco.ca Learning from the Past - Planning for the Future September 24-26, 2007  The
68th
CIPHI
Ontario
Branch
Conference being held at the Radisson Hotel and
Conference Centre, in Sudbury, ON promises to be a worthwhile training
and social opportunity. Some features include:
- Keynote Speaker, Justin Trudeau - Golf Event - Additional workshop opportunity on September 27/ 07 - The Science of Communicating in Difficult Times: Building Trust and Credibility with a Concerned Public Spring 2007 BC CIPHI Branch Newsletter
 Posted below is the latest BC Branch
Newsletter - within is an interesting article entitled "Maintaining the
Public Health Inspector - the 'Crunch' ", which examines the strategy
of addressing public health inspector shortage with environmental
health technicians. It encourages contact with your local CIPHI Branch
to voice your opinion on this important matter.
TrainCan Inc. Excellence in Public Health Award 2006 Winner - Gary Moulton  The NS/ PEI CIPHI
Branch is pleased to announce Gary Moulton as the TrainCan Inc.
Excellence in Public Health Award winner for 2006. Each year TrainCan,
Inc. accepts nominations from the
foodservice, retail, grocery industry and the public health sector with
regard to a Canadian public health inspector who has exhibited
leadership
and an extraordinary commitment to public safety, particularly in the
area of food handling. This award is a chance for the public health
sector to be acknowledged for the work that they do everyday and the
important responsibility that accompanies the job.
The TrainCan Excellence in Public Health Awards Luncheon held February 19, 2007 in Toronto at the Food Safety Forum Conference honoured Gary Moulton for his outstanding contribution to Nova Scotia public health and the NS Department of Agriculture. Moulton was praised by industry representatives for his key contributions in introducing Nova Scotia's first mandatory food handler training programs. Premier Rodney MacDonald Proclaims January 15-21, 2007 Environmental Public Health Week in Nova Scotia Representing Premier
MacDonald is Rosalind Penfound, Deputy Minister of Agriculture (right)
pictured with Doreen MacIntosh, CIPHI NS/PEI Branch President.  New Branch Exam Coordinator After many years
 of
dedicated service, Kelvin Latham stepped down from the
Branch Exam
Coordinator
position after the fall oral exam sitting in October 2006. The
Branch would like to thank
him for his outstanding work in this
position. Kelvin's personable approach with many a nervous
CPHI candidate,
and
excellent
organizational
skills
with
examiners will be missed. The NS/ PEI Branch is pleased to announce its new Branch Exam Coordinator, Barry MacGregor. Barry will bring his 25 years of experience as an inspector, university instructor and currently as an inspection manager to the job of coordinator. Congratulations Barry! Visiting the Core- Building the Future Kelowna, BC June 17-20, 2007  Join members,
exhibitors, and affiliates from
across the country at the Grand
Okanagan Lakefront Resort for concurrent educational streams
focusing on core competencies including food safety, air quality, water
quality, community sanitation, disaster preparedness and emergency
response, injury prevention and environmental health management
competency. A full program of social events is also planned. Be
sure to take advantage of Early Bird Registration prior to May 1, 2007.
International Water Association 2007 Conference Moving Forward - Wastewater Biosolids Sustainability: Technical, Mangerial, and Public Synergy While climate
change has been at the forefront of the political agenda
recently it is also crystal clear that, in addition to clean air, the
well being of Canada and of our planet also requires that water,
wastewater and the resulting biosolids need to be managed more
seriously, and in a focused, coordinated and cooperative manner.
The conference, which is the first of its kind to be ever held globally,will feature global experts and speakers from various organizations and countries including the following: The United Nations, the World Health Organization, and Argentina, Austria, Brazil, China, Columbia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom and USA. The Greater Moncton Sewerage Commission, in conjunction with the International Water Association, the Water Environment Federation, the Canadian Association on Water Quality, and the Université de Moncton, has organized a World environmental conference entitled Moving Forward:: Wastewater Biosolids Sustainability: Technical, Managerial, and Public Synergy, which will be held in Moncton, NB, on June 24-27, 2007. For conference details and registration forms, see the IWA Conference Webpage.  The Biology Department, School of Science and Technology at CBU is hosting the Third Annual Atlantic Canadian Coastal and Estuarine Science Society (ACCESS) conference May 16 & 17, 2007 with an extra Fundulus Biology Workshop on May 18th. The theme for ACCESS 2007 is “Our Changing Ecosystems”. Presentations are solicited from a number of areas of interest (e.g. ecotoxicology in estuaries and coastal waters, fisheries effects on ecosystem structure, habitat assessments, and conservation management issues – what is happening to the implementation of the Species At Risk Act). The third day will be devoted to a symposium on the biology and ecology of mummichogs (Fundulus) and their uses in research (especially habitat assessment and ecotoxicology studies). Click
here to register online - 30$ registration fee + 48$ for lunch/
supper package
Stanier Institute Opinion Paper Competition - $1,000 Award Click here for more information on the conference and to book accommodations
The Stanier Institute
(www.stanier.ca), a non-profit
organization recognized as a
Canadian education and research organization, is linking hygiene to health
through advanced education and research projects. One of these projects
invites practicing certified Public Health Inspectors to submit a feature
opinion paper, in English or French, comprising of ideas and suggestions
that address any issue related to the present day activities of Public
Health Inspectors. This competition is a great way to engage our
membership and stimulate discussion on key issues facing our profession. Deadline for
submission: April 30,
2007
Please see the below link for details:The 5th Annual Cape Breton Health Research Symposium and Research- Capacity Building Award: Human Health and Environment  On Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 9:45 am in the
Royal Bank Lecture Theatre at CBU, Dr. Graham Gagnon from Dalhousie
U. will be making a presentation entitled: "Disinfection: The
Balancing Act to Assuring Drinking Water Safety". See a brief
outline
about Dr. Gagnon's research from Dal Alumni News here.
You may register for this single
presentation only for $10.00 - thus saving on the full day fee of
$45.00 for the Annual Cape Breton Health Research Symposium.
Please
contact
Benita
Manzine
at benita_manzine@cbu.ca or
call
her
at
902-563-1833.
Be sure to
let her know you will be attending Dr. Gagnon's presentation only. Branch Education Award for National Conference Attendance Deadline: March 31, 2007 The
NS/PEI Branch is of the opinion that special
efforts
by
its
membership deserves acknowledgment.
With this in mind, the Branch Executive wishes to promote active membership, professional
advocacy, and ongoing education through attendance at our own annual
National Educational Conference. In
doing
so,
the
Branch will issue a $500 monetary
note
to
the National Educational
Conference Committee in the name of the successful recipient. This
award is intended to offset the financial burden associated with conference attendance, in
the hope employers will be encouraged to partner in ongoing education of our
dedicated members.
Please see below for award procedures, criteria, and application form. • NEC Award (602 Kb, Word Perfect Document) • Application Form (598 Kb, Word Perfect Document) Environmental Public Health Week (January 15 - 21, 2007) The Canadian
Institute of Public Health Inspectors is pleased to announce the
recognition of the Environmental Public Health Profession in Canada
with the celebration of "Environmental Public Health Week 2007" during
the week of January 15-21. Environmental Public Health
Week was first established January 2004 to recognize the important role
of Environmental Public Health Professionals in protecting the health
of Canadians. Find out more about Environmental Public Health Week.
For the National Environmental Health Week link, please see http://www.ciphi.ca/ephweek.htm National Newsletter CIPHI - 2006 Winter Edition - The NS/PEI branch
submission to the newsletter can be seen on page 12, "CIPHI Twinning
Exchange Update". Click below to view.
2006
CIPHI National
Newsletter
(Adobe Pdf file, 1 Mb) NS / PEI Branch Pictures of the 72nd National Conference, June 26-28, 2006 Regina,
Saskatchewan Members of the Branch that
attended the 72nd National Conference this past June had the
opportunity
to tour the First Nations University of Canada while in Regina with
University
representative Elder Walter Lavallee. Pictured from left to right:
Janet
MacKinnon, Jim McCorry, Mark Durkee, Mike Florian, Meg Campbell, Elder
W. Lavallee, Karen Boyles, Bruce Morrison, and Leonard Gallant.
Tim Roark (above left),
treasurer
of the Environmental Health Foundation of Canada accepts a donation
from
Bruce Morrison, President of the NS/ PEI Branch of CIPHI to support the
projects of the foundation.
Click here to find out more about the Environmental Health Foundation of Canada. 
72nd
National Educational Conference of the Canadian Institute of
Public
Health
Inspectors Log
on to the official conference website at
Position Available CIPHI National
Newsletter Editor (Adobe PDF file, 52 Kb) Latest BC Branch Newsletter with the announcement of new branch president (click below to download Adobe PDF file, 455 Kb) Summer2006.pdf Premier John Hamm proclaims Jan. 2-8, 2006 as Environmental Public Health Week in Nova Scotia
Employment Opportunity
Health
Canada - Environmental Health Officer
Annual
NS/ PEI
Branch Educational Session of CIPHI November 27-29, 2005 Best
Western Glengarry Inn
This educational conference will present leading edge information that will assist environmental health professionals to refresh their careers and to improve their service delivery. Agenda items include timely discussions such as pandemic influenza, emergency preparedness, interactions between the environmental health bureaucrat and the public, innovative sewage technology, epidemiology, and the impact of weather on environmental illness......
Most recent update to list made on October 25, 2005. Please Note: speaker list is under development - please stay tuned for further updates.
Awards Notice The Awards Committee of the National Executive Council of CIPHI would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the deadline for National award nominations. For those interested in submitting a nomination, please ensure that the required information is provided for detailed requirements in the following downloadable document. Awards Notice 2005.pdf (Adobe .pdf file, 95K ) Congratulations
CIPHI
Member The event was very small and quiet, as requested. The Food Safety Section bought Jerome a nice piece of luggage and a carrying case for his red/yellow/green cards that he is using in the City of Toronto.  After the presentation of gifts we went to the Membertou Trade and Convention Center for a nice meal.
6th Annual Fall
Education Workshop
of CIPHI Alberta Branch Looking for an opportunity to couple an autumn trip to the beautiful Canadian Rockies with a quality public health educational opportunity? Consider the 6th Annual Fall Educational Workshop hosted by the Alberta Branch of CIPHI on October 6 and 7, 2005. The focus of the workshop will be on current issues of recreational water safety and food safety. The presentation roster includes such notable speakers as Dr. Pete Snyder, from St. Paul, Minnesota, of the Hospitality Institute of Technology and Management and Tom Lachocki, CEO of the American National Swimming Pool Association. Check the links below for registration information and workshop agenda. Core Compentencies Project Core
Competency Environmental
Health Core
Competencies Project Report
on Core Competency Public
Health Changes & Opportunties Preventive
Medicine Checklist Environmental Public Health
Week Cape Breton Post: by Laura Jean Grant SYDNEY - A profession which ensures Canadians have everything from safe drinking water to acceptable rental housing conditions is being recognized across the country this week. Environmental Public Health Week, which began Jan. 3 and concludes Jan. 9, is designed to celebrate the work of all environmental public health professionals and recognize the importance of environmental public health programs in the healthcare system. Bruce Morrison, an inspector with Public Health Services and president of the Nova Scotia/Prince Edward Island branch of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI), said the week is an important means of drawing attention to a profession which many people don't know much about. "It's the one time all the (CIPHI) associations across Canada come together to bring awareness to our role in public health in Canada," he said.  Morrison said the demand for public health inspectors is on the rise and noted the University College of Cape Breton is one of only six educational institutions in the country which offer the program needed to become a certified a public health inspector. Gary Gallivan, co-ordinator of the bachelor of technology (environmental health) program at UCCB, said there are a number of reasons why the demand is increasing for inspectors. Recent incidents like the tainted water tragedy in Walkerton, Ont., and the SARS outbreak both brought about renewed interest in public health, he said. Gallivan added that many currently employed in the environmental public health field are nearing retirement and an influx of new graduates is needed. About 30 people will graduate from the program at UCCB this year and if they're willing to move, Gallivan said they're almost guaranteed employment in their field. Program
instructor Michelle
MacLean added graduates are well-prepared for a career in the field
upon
completion of the program. "The course is very intense. You learn a lot
in a short period of time," she said. NS/PEI Branch Honours
Jim McCorry
Jim has worked for 30 years as a public health inspector. His retirement from NS Agriculture & Fisheries was celebrated on November 19, 2004 in Bridgewater, NS. Jim started out his career as a public health inspector in the town of Liverpool, NS, and then served approximately 2 years as an inspector in High Prairie, AB. The east coast inevitably beckoned him back to serve several years as a Supervisor with both provincial Health and Environment departments. The final years of his career were with NS Agriculture & Fisheries as an Agri-Food Safety Analyst. Jim also served as the Nova Scotia representative on the Federal Provincial Territorial Committee on Food Safety Policy.
70th
Annual Education Conference in PEI Page
Design by B.
Wong-Kleinjan
|
