Meat Processing Industry Development Officer

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 78766

Ministry: Agriculture and Irrigation

Location: Red Deer, AB (Please see notes section about other locations)

Full or Part-Time: Full time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: January 30, 2026

Classification: Program Services 4

Salary: $3,056.50 to $4,006.62 bi-weekly ($79,775 - $104,573/year)

The Trade, Investment and Food Safety Division (TIFS) expands and diversifies Alberta's food and bio-product manufacturing sector in local and global markets while also providing effective food safety assurance systems.

The Food and Bio-Processing Branch (FBPB) provides scientific and technical expertise, business development services and specialized facilities to support product/process development, scale up and commercialization of food and non-food products for companies serving local, national, and global markets.

Are you passionate about Alberta's meat processing industry? Do you have technical expertise in meat product and process development? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Meat Processing Industry Development Officer.

Reporting to the Manager, Business Development, the Meat Processing Industry Development Officer, provides specialized technical meat processing knowledge and information to meat processors, senior executives and Ministry staff, other government agencies and industry organizations. The position is responsible for developing and administering programs and services that will lead to the support and growth of a competitive and sustainable meat processing industry.

The Meat Processing Industry Development Officer, provides leadership, expertise and guidance to support the expansion of the meat processing industry in Alberta, adhering to the policies and directives of the Ministry.

In this role, you will:

• Provide technical leadership to meat processors, assisting in the development of innovative and market-responsive products.
• Facilitate product development and market launches to strengthen Alberta's meat processing industry.
• Provide specialized services to enhance the domestic and global competitiveness of Alberta's meat industry.
• Foster partnerships, strategic alliances, and sustainable practices to support the growth of the sector.

Your work will directly support Alberta's competitive and sustainable meat processing industry by aligning industry needs with the Ministry's policies and programs.

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Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following Government of Alberta competencies:

Systems Thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals:

• Seeks insight on implications of different options
  • Analyzes long-term outcomes, focus on goals and values
  • Identifies unintended consequences.
• Takes on new food processing clients and has the information at the ready, understanding time sensitive impacts.

Creative Problem Solving: Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight:

• Asks questions to understand a problem.
• Looks for new ways to improve results and activities.
• Explores different work methods and what made projects successful; shares learning.
• Collects breadth of data and perspectives to make choices.

Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change:

• Takes opportunities to improve work processes.
• Anticipates and adjusts behaviour to change.
• Remains optimistic, calm and composed in stressful situations.
• Seeks advice and support to change appropriately.
• Works creatively within guidelines.
• Incumbent uses all their knowledge about food business practices and creatively seeks solutions for clients.

Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives:

• Plans based on past experience.
• Holds self and others responsible for results.
• Partners with groups to achieve outcomes.
• Aims to exceed expectations.
• Incumbent can provide immediate information to food processing clients when asked.

Minimum Recruitment Standards:

• University graduation in Food Science, Agricultural Sciences, Economics or a related field, plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Additional Requirements:

• Candidates must have experience working in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience meeting with clients in the Meat Sector Industry.
• Knowledge or experience in livestock handling, carcass cutout evaluation, value added processing, and the equipment associated with these activities.

Assets:

• Extensive expertise in the meat and food processing sector, including product and process development, supply chain management, market analysis, and new product launches.
• Strong understanding of food safety, food processing technology, and environmentally sustainable processing practices.
• In-depth knowledge of Alberta's meat processing regulatory framework and broader agri processing legislation (e.g., Business Licensing, Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, Food and Drug Act, global regulations).
• Broad knowledge of the agri processing industry ecosystem, including supply chain, infrastructure, transportation, distribution, and retail/food service operations.
• Skilled in consulting, coaching clients, and facilitating value added opportunities, strategic alliances, and business networks.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

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Position Information:

• Office located in Red Deer at the Red Deer Provincial Building Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 6K8).
• Other locations may be considered (Please list preferred location in the pre-screening question section).
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (permanent full time).
• Monday to Friday (08:15 am-16:30 pm).

Other Application Information:

• A cover letter is required with your application, outlining how your education and experience aligns with the role.
• Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interviews.
• Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume and whether you worked part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
• This position may require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• 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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Sam Thomas Mathew