Supervisory Veterinarian – Meat Hygiene *** AMENDMENT - SALARY UNDER REVIEW***

Posting details

• Reference number: ICA26J-023043-000125
• Selection process number: 26-ICA-QC-OE-VAR-QCQC-053
• Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada. The Agency has adopted a common hybrid work model that aligns with the Federal Public Sector. Depending on the role, some positions require full-time on-site presence, while others allow for a potential mix of onsite and telework to leverage the best of both in-person and virtual work. Flexible arrangements may be discussed during the hiring process, depending on position-specific operational requirements.
• Level: VM-02

Duties

CFIA Veterinarians play a key role in Canadian food safety, forming the first line of defense against the spread of many diseases. They help to maintain healthy practices in the food and livestock industries, including sound meat hygiene and terrestrial/aquatic animal health and within research and diagnostic laboratories. Their work includes educating the public and industry officials about the potential hazards of importing products of animal origin, or through inspection of animals and meat products. CFIA Veterinarians work in a broad range of environments, performing a wide variety of critical tasks. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, overseeing the implementation, management and enforcement of the Meat Hygiene Program in slaughterhouses. They are also responsible for enforcing laws and regulations, and managing personnel.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established in Val-des-Sources (Quebec) and East Angus (Quebec). This pool may be used to staff positions with similar qualifications, with various language requirements, various conditions of employment and/or various tenures including term appointments, indeterminate appointments.

Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you also applying for an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act. The CFIA considers applications from individuals who have legal status to work in Canada and does not give preference to Canadian citizens. Personal information is obtained for the purpose of determining an individual’s competence and suitability for employment. If a staffing complaint questions this determination, please be advised that relevant personal information you will provide in the course of this staffing process may be disclosed to substantiate the staffing decision. During the application or assessment process both cheating and plagiarism are considered forms of misconduct and are not permitted. Any person found cheating, including those who help others to cheat, may be subject to removal from the staffing process. We will only accept applications received through the GC Jobs website, therefore you must submit your application by clicking on “Apply online” in this advertisement. Persons who are unable to apply online must use the “Contact information” below, prior to the closing date, to request specialized accommodation.