Inspection & Investigation Specialist

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 62293
Ministry: Agriculture and Irrigation
Location: Airdrie
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 23, 2024
Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment

**Salary**: 2,626.89 to 3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561 - $90,011 per year)

The work of the Inspection and Investigation Section (IIS) focuses on providing a regulatory environment that contributes to and enhances the growth of a globally competitive and sustainable agriculture and food industry. IIS contributes to the security and safety of the animal and food systems by providing effective and efficient inspection, licensing, investigation, audit assurance, and enforcement of nine Acts and 10 Regulations assigned to the Section as well as related legislation assigned to other branches within Agriculture. IIS is also mandated to ensure that Alberta remains rat free and oversees the Wild Boar Program.

**Role Responsibilities**:
As an Inspection and Investigation Specialist, you will be required to conduct inspections and coordinate agriculture related Provincial statute investigations to the point of presentation to Crown Prosecutors for the implementation of judicial proceedings or to other agencies for the purpose of implementing administrative hearings. This position requires the ability to work independently and in a team setting as you participate in complex investigations with the goal of curtailing contraventions of the legislation. Focusing on illegal slaughter and sale of uninspected meat within the province will be key for this position. This a very pro-active position with constantly changing responsibilities that deal with conflict on a daily basis and therefore excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Compliance Principles of Alberta Agriculture are used as a guide during inspections and investigations and other related enforcement activities to achieve compliance that can include initiating corrective action up to formal prosecution; therefore knowledge of these Principles would be an asset.

The main responsibilities include the Animal Health Act and Regulation, Livestock Industry Diversification Act and Regulation, the Agricultural Pests Act and Regulation, Animal Keepers Act, Dairy Industry Act and Regulation, Line Fence Act, Livestock and Livestock Products Act and Regulation, Feeder Associations Guarantee Act and Regulation, and the Meat Inspection Act and Regulation.

You will require knowledge of these various acts and regulations administered by IIS, including an in-depth knowledge of consumer and other related legislation and their interrelationship with the Provincial Offences Procedures Act and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

As an experienced Peace Officer, you will require a thorough understanding of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and how they interact with the legislation that IIS oversees.

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**Qualifications**:
**Minimum Requirements**:

- A university degree in an investigation-related field
- Plus a minimum of two years related experience in the area of law enforcement, including experience in formal investigations and regulatory compliance.

**Further Requirements**:

- Demonstrated experience in:

- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Producing concise, well-written reports
- Basic knowledge of agricultural practices Ability to identify deficiencies that could compromise food safety**Equivalencies will be considered.**

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**Notes**:
**What we offer**:

- Working for the Alberta Public Service
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
- Leadership and mentorship programs.

**APS Competencies**
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