Kari Engele-Carter
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Integration Manager at Saskatchewan Health Authority with a proven track record in process improvement and effective communication. Expert in developing training materials and optimizing data transfer systems, enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in relationship building and problem-solving, successfully coordinating stakeholder engagement to drive impactful health initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Integration Manager
Saskatchewan Health Authority
, SK
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Created detailed documentation outlining all integration processes and procedures.
- Organized internal meetings with key stakeholders regarding potential improvements or modifications needed for existing integrations.
- Assisted team members in troubleshooting issues related to integrations and resolving them in a timely manner.
- Developed training materials for end users on how to use integrated applications effectively.
- Configured system parameters for optimal performance of data transfers between applications.
- Analyzed existing systems, processes, and procedures related to integrations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with stakeholders to facilitate effective communication.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff on new integration technologies and protocols.
- Analyzed workflows to identify opportunities for process improvement in service delivery.
Senior Public Health Inspector/Tobacco Enforcement Officer
Saskatchewan Health Authority
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Educated staff on health regulations and best practices during training sessions.
- Investigated complaints related to environmental health hazards and safety issues.
- Analyzed laboratory results for water, air, soil, and other samples in order to determine contamination levels.
- Provided technical assistance, consultation, and education to the public regarding food safety practices.
- Developed risk management strategies for hazardous waste sites.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from inspections and investigations.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
Public Health Inspector/Tobacco Enforcement Officer
Saskatchewan Health Authority
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted inspections of food establishments to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with community organizations to promote public health initiatives.
- Educated food handlers on safe food practices and sanitation standards.
- Monitored water quality at public facilities and reported issues promptly.
- Developed inspection reports detailing compliance status and recommendations for improvement.
- Trained new inspectors on procedures, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Participated in health promotion campaigns addressing community-specific health concerns.
- Assisted with investigations into environmental exposures that may lead to adverse health effects.
- Performed environmental assessments to identify potential public health hazards.
- Evaluated sanitation conditions of swimming pools and recreational areas.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from inspections and investigations.
- Conducted inspections of food service establishments to ensure compliance with local and state health regulations.
- Enforced laws pertaining to communicable diseases, immunizations, quarantines.
- Analyzed laboratory results for water, air, soil, and other samples in order to determine contamination levels.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to public health topics.
- Provided technical assistance, consultation, and education to the public regarding food safety practices.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of The People
06.2023
Certificate in Public Health Inspection -
Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors
01.2003
Bachelor of Environmental Health (After-Degree) -
Concordia University of Alberta
01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology and Immunology
University of Saskatchewan
01.2001
Skills
- Process improvement
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Training development
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Project management
- Task prioritization
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
Highlights Of Qualifications
- Completion of Master of Business Administration candidate, 06/23
- Strategic leadership experience related to Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) volunteer roles with increasing responsibilities as SK Branch President, National CIPHI President, Chair of National Executive Council and currently as the National Education Director
- Ability to provide project management leadership from planning through completion within budget, scope and project timeline as Co-Chair of the CIPHI National Annual Education Conferences, 2018, 2019, 2023
- Demonstrated skill in supporting students, coworkers, programs and teams as a mentor and leader in a supportive learning and team building environment
- Experience developing a team and fostering a positive workplace environment with client-centric focus while meeting department accountabilities.
- Extensive participation in Public Health Orders enforcement during COVID -19 pandemic including issuance of Summary Offense Tickets and follow up testimony in multiple trials resulting in conviction
- Experience supporting Public Health Inspectors from remote location in a Senior Public Health Inspector position as sole leadership role within the zone or within a leadership team
- Success in building and maintaining networks and successfully participating and excelling in a team based environments in local, national and international setting for the benefit of environmental health programming through membership with International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH) Council and participation in the IFEH Americans Regional Group
- Ability to prioritize and coordinate priorities as a combination of remote and onsite coverage to manage a rural PHI office with limited staff with various experiences and skill sets
- Experience working independently with minimal direction and supervision
- Success in roles requiring extensive regional travel and working of flexible hours
- Capacity for multi-tasking in a fast paced ever changing environment
- Excellent communication skills with ability to adapt leadership approaches based on client knowledge, language skill, topic and client experience
Awards
- Environmental Health Foundation of Canada, Hedgerow Software Ltd Leadership in Environmental Health Award, 2022
- Saskatoon Health Region Mentorship Award, 2012-2013
- Saskatoon Health Region Bravo Awards, Team 2 Safe Communities – Collaboration, 2012
- Saskatoon Health Region Bravo Awards, Hedgehog User Group – Collaboration, 2012
Presentations
- COVID Experiences: An Open Fishbowl Session, 10/22, Presenter/Moderator, CIPHI SK Branch 13th Annual Professional Education and Development Seminar, Regina, SK
- Environmental Health Workforce Issues in the Western Hemisphere: Canada to Chile, 06/22, Panel Member, National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) Annual Education Conference, Spokane, WA
Activities
- National CIPHI Director, Education Portfolio, 01/22 - present
- Co-Chair, National Education Committee, CIPHI, 2021 - present
- National President Elect, President, Past President, CIPHI, 07/17 - 01/22
- National Executive Council Member, CIPHI National Executive Council, 09/13 - present
- Board Member, International Federation of Environmental Health, 01/19 - 01/22
- Conference Co-Chair, National Annual Education Conference, CIPHI, Kelowna, BC, 09/24 - present
- Board Vice-Chair and Board Trustee, Englefeld Protestant Separate School Division, 10/16 - 06/18
- Board Member, Saskatchewan Public Health Association, 01/16 - 05/18
Certification
- Marriage Commissioner Appointment
Timeline
Clinical Integration Manager
Saskatchewan Health Authority
10.2024 - 06.2025
Senior Public Health Inspector/Tobacco Enforcement Officer
Saskatchewan Health Authority
05.2023 - 10.2024
Public Health Inspector/Tobacco Enforcement Officer
Saskatchewan Health Authority
10.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Business Administration -
University of The People
Certificate in Public Health Inspection -
Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors
Bachelor of Environmental Health (After-Degree) -
Concordia University of Alberta
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology and Immunology
University of Saskatchewan