Grain Grading Inspector

**Job Summary**:
Sample, grade and inspects grain, pulses and oilseeds basis CFIA / CGC guidelines and performs laboratory tests to determine physical characteristics for quality control on incoming and outgoing grain accordance to CFIA / CGC.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Operations**
- Performs sampling and grain grading to determine physical characteristics of agricultural grains according to CFIA / CGC Standards - following the SOPs / Work Instructions and official CFIA / CGC Standards.
- Performs or assist in laboratory testing to determine physical and safety characteristics of grain including but not limited to moisture, protein, dockage, test weight, mycotoxins, gluten testing and falling number.
- Monitors supplies and equipment. (gloves, tickets, masks, bags, etc.)
- Reviews data for accuracy and completeness prior to release to client.
- Works with staff and Management to reduce non-conformances.
- Understands and follows our EHS Policy as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Ensures hazard assessments and critical task analysis are done within their area of responsibility.
- Suggest changes in present procedures, which could improve efficiency, productivity, etc.
- Documents method changes and new methods in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Works Instructions (WIs), and Management of Change (MOC).
- Provides general support to other departments as required.

**Corporate**
- Elevates significant and complex resource issues to Manager.
- Acts as a positive change agent in supporting Bureau Veritas’s new initiatives (operational and cultural).
- Adheres to Bureau Veritas Code of Ethics Policy.
- Supports and complies with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program.
- Participates/performs, when requested in Departmental and Health & Safety meetings.
- Participates/performs, when requested in internal and external audits.
- Keeps work area clean, neat and organized.
- Maintains training records and relevant qualifications.
- All other responsibilities as assigned.

**SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE**

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Experience in sampling and handling of grain products, minimum 2 years
- Experience in grain industry, with understanding of the export / trade of grains.
- Able to pass certification for grading grain basis the CGC Guidelines

**Education**:

- High School diploma

**Leadership Skills**:

- Ability to deal with different situations and personalities.
- Good team building, training, and coaching skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.

**Skills**:

- Ability to use hands, visual, scent for evaluation of grain. Manual dexterity with hands.

**Attributes**:

- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
- Flexibility to deal with different situations and personalities.
- Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Works under pressure to meet changing deadlines and shifting priorities.
- Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills.
- Adapts to a changing environment.
- Works both independently and as part of a team.
- Detail orientated record keeping skills.
- Learns quickly and has good interpersonal skills.

**Computer Skills**:

- Microsoft office suite

**Working Conditions**:

- May involve long periods of sitting or standing. At times employee may need to go outside and work in hot or rainy weather conditions.
- Noise level is moderate to loud.
- Environment is often dusty from grain particles.
- Some moving mechanical parts.
- Some lifting and carrying (Frequently lifting 5-10 kg and up to 50kg occasionally).
- Requires flexible working hours. Weekend work may be assigned on rotational basis as and when needed

Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics. At Bureau Veritas, we are responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions. At Bureau Veritas, we are responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.

**Salary**: From $25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Saskatoon, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)