Exterior shot of Gibsons Health Unit at dusk.  The lights are on inside and the sign is visible on the outside.

The primary goal of Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) is to ensure food premises maintain a high standard of food safety and sanitation, as well as to protect the health of the public. EHOs facilitate the process of issuing permits and granting health approvals required for operating food premises. This includes reviewing documentation, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

How to access

  • By email

    Submit a complaint, question or request for information using our contact form. An environmental health officer or licensing officer will respond to you within a few business days.

  • By phone

    Contact us by phone at (604) 984-5070 to request information and learn more about our services.

Hours of operation

Currently closed
  • Monday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday:   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday:   Closed
  • Sunday:   Closed

Parking & Transportation

Parking available at the site and a bus stop is located close by.

Gibsons Health Unit

Gibsons Health Unit is a community health centre that provides a range of health care services in a single location.

Food Service Permits & Health Approvals

The primary goal of Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) is to ensure food premises maintain a high standard of food safety and sanitation, as well as to protect the health of the public. EHOs facilitate the process of issuing permits and granting health approvals required for operating food premises. This includes reviewing documentation, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.