Manager, Agriculture Inspection Services

1 week ago

Bible Hill, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

**Competition #**: 44744
**Department**: Agriculture
**Location**: BIBLE HILL
**Type of Employment**: Permanent
**Union Status**: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
**Closing Date**: 23-Dec-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
At the Department of Agriculture, our vision is to create a Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food industry that is diversified, market-focused, healthy, and profitable. We work to support the development of competitive, sustainable, and profitable agriculture and agri-business industries that contribute to the economic, environmental, and social prosperity of Nova Scotia.
About Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Director, Agriculture Inspection Services, the Manager plays a key role in the Agriculture Operations Branch, accountable for the efficient and effective delivery of the Department's programs in the areas of meat inspection, farm animal welfare, and fur inspection. This work ensures that the priority needs of rural communities are met by improving the management and competitiveness of the province's agri-food industry.
Primary Accountabilities
Working closely with their director, inspection staff, and program leads, the incumbent develops and monitors strategies to ensure alignment with provincial policies and programs, while focusing on client service. Effective inspection services and compliance/enforcement initiatives are delivered at a provincial level through a consistent level of coordination and strategic oversight.
**Duties include**:
Management of a team of 17 full-time staff located in 2 regional offices (potential for additional regional offices) across Nova Scotia providing service to 19 Abattoirs, 6 Fur Farms and 26 Meat Processors
Management of human and financial resources
Motivation of staff teams to results oriented service across the province.
Qualifications and Experience
Equivalency
LEADS
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
What We Offer
Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
**Engaging workplace**: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
Countless career paths
A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus
**Pay Grade**: EC 12
**Salary Range**: $3,687.15 - $4,608.93 Bi-Weekly
**Employment Equity Statement**:
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