Sto 21r

Posting Title- STO 21R - MHASI - Meat Hygiene and Agri-food Inspector- Position Classification- Scientific/Tech Off R21-MHASI- Union- GEU- Work Options- On-Site- Location- Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4S4 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $37.08 to $42.16 hourly plus 1 Grid TMA- Close Date- 8/27/2023- Job Type- If and As When Needed- Temporary End Date- 3/31/2024- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Agriculture and Food- Ministry Branch / Division- Food Safety Inspection Branch- Job Summary**A critical role in support of the health and protection of quality meat products in BC**

The Ministry of Agriculture works to promote an innovative, adaptive and globally competitive agri-foods sector for the benefit of all British Columbians. The agri-foods sector (agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture and processing) is an important and successful contributor to the B.C. economy and has responded vigorously to challenges and opportunities. The Ministry’s support of healthy and safe agri-food and seafood production and post-production processing provides new and value-added products for domestic and international markets, contributing to B.C. jobs and the economy as well as to diversified rural communities.

As a Meat Hygiene & Agri-food Inspector, you provide inspection services according to provincial policies and procedures to licensed abattoirs and perform ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection of animals, recording observations and ensuring meat handling procedures are observed. You are an effective communicator, able to educate facility operators and staff regarding applicable policies and deal with potential situations of conflict. You will share expertise with new/apprenticing meat inspectors; evaluate livestock management and adherence to best practices for animal welfare; and conduct preliminary food safety inspection of meat processing activities.

**Job Requirements**:

- Training and experience working as a meat inspector in a slaughter establishment; OR,
- Secondary school graduation (or equivalent) education with training and experience in meat processing; OR,
- A Diploma in animal science, veterinary technician, food science, or meat processing.

**About this Position**:
There is currently 1 temporary opportunity for an as and when needed inspection position until March 31, 2024.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

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**Working for the BC Public Service**:
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**How to Apply**:
**Cover Letter: NO** - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

**Resume: YES** - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

**Questionnaire: YES** - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

**Additional Information**:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.
- Job Category- Health Services, Natural Resource Sector