Environmental Health Director
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Kemijärvi, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 92% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€2,024–€2,970). The listed pay band (€201–€218) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 16 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All roles in Kemijärvi, Finland | €2,024/per month | €2,514/per month | €2,970/per month |
| Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Senior) | €201/per month | €210/per month | €218/per month |
The City of Kemijärvi manages the Koillis-Lappi environmental health cooperative area, formed by Kemijärvi and the municipalities of Pelkosenniemi, Savukoski, and Salla. The unit includes environmental protection tasks. The Environmental Health Director and Municipal Veterinarian acts as head of the unit and leads and develops operations under the city council, city manager, and committee. Tasks include unit management (40%) and small animal veterinary practice (60%), with potential role reweighting. Based in Savukoski with well-equipped facilities. On-call duty in a rotation of five veterinarians. Practice is small-animal-dominated mixed practice; deer work in autumn and winter. Salary and terms follow KVTES. Requires licensed veterinarian degree in Finland; foreign-trained vets must provide certification. Good communication and IT skills, ability to work independently, valid driving license and own car recommended. Six-month probationary period. Non-smoking employer. Applications by 21 August 2026.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the environmental health unit (40%) and perform small-animal veterinary practice (60%)
- Oversee operations under city authorities and committee
- Participate in on-call duty in a five-veterinarian rotation
- Work in Savukoski with well-equipped facilities
- Autumn/winter reindeer work
Requirements
- Licensed veterinarian degree in Finland
- Vaccination/license as required by Finnish law (or certified by Ruokavirasto for EU/EEA trained vets)
- Experience and expertise in environmental health implementation
- Strong communication and IT skills
- Ability to work independently and make decisions
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