Developmental Inspector

Department Name: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Locations: Burns Lake, Houston, McBride, Prince George, Smithers, Vanderhoof, Williams Lake, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John
Classification: EG - 01
Salary: $36,612 to $46,326
Closing Date: November 22, 2006 - 23:59, Pacific Time Useful Information
Reference Number: ICA06J-008455-000061
Selection Process Number: 06-ICA-WEST-OE-BCM-222C
Employment Tenure: This process may be used to establish a Qualified Pool of Developmental Inspector candidates to staff positions of various tenures (term, indeterminate) full or part time, at a variety of locations in the BC interior.
Vacancies: Number to be determined

Website: For further information on the department, please visit Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Who Can Apply:

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Persons residing or employed in Burns Lake (BC) and within a 600 kilometer radius of Burns Lake (BC), within Canadian territory, extending to, amongst others, Vancouver (BC), Sheslay, BC, Peace River (AB).

The distance between your residence or your employment location and the position location will be determined using data provided by the Natural Resources Canada, Geomatics Canada's website. For information on how to use this website please go to: http://www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca/menu/radius_e.htm

Citizenship

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Preference will be given to Canadian citizens. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

Language Proficiency

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Applicants must demonstrate in their application that they meet the following merit criteria to be retained for further consideration.

English essential

Education

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Secondary school diploma (i.e. successful completion of Grade 12 or in accordance with the applicable provincial education standard).

Please note the normal minimum education standard for CFIA inspector positions is completion of post-secondary education. Lack of post-secondary education will limit future career mobility within the Agency.

Preference may be given to applicants with additional training related to the job functions such as food safety, HACCP, first aid, or other occupational safety training.

Experience

Experience in EACH of the following:
1. Experience in food, feed, livestock, plant health or other related agricultural industries; and
2. Experience in working both independently and in a group setting; and
3. Experience using word processing and spreadsheet software such as Excel, Word and WordPerfect.

Other Merit Criteria and Conditions of Employment

• Available to work varying shifts and overtime, including weekends and statutory holidays.
• Current successful medical evaluation.
• Ability to work in environmentally challenging / physically demanding conditions.
• Compliance with CFIA’s Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Code.
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence.
• Security: Reliability clearance

Statement of Merit Criteria

Applicants who meet the above criteria will also be assessed against the Statement of Merit Criteria for this position.

Work Environment

Our Vision: To excel as a science-based regulator, trusted and respected by Canadians and the international community.

Our Mission: Dedicated to safeguarding food, animals and plants, which enhances the health and well-being of Canada's people, environment and economy.

CFIA is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act.

Challenge

This position is developmental in nature and designed to accommodate the entrance and training of recruits to progressively more complex responsibilities in the Meat Hygiene (slaughter inspection) program. Key activities include ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections; advising supervisors/senior inspectors of inspection findings; participating in corrective or enforcement actions; explaining program requirements to industry clients; collecting and preparing lab samples; collecting and reporting data.

Additional Requirements / Comments

• Screening will be based on review of a complete application demonstrating how the applicant's qualifications meet the requirements of the position. Ensure the cover letter and current resume specifically and in detail address EACH of the screening criteria (i.e education, experience, any preferences). Applicants will not be contacted for additional information.
• Applicants must provide the names and phone numbers of at least 2 current or recent supervisory references.
• Applicants meeting the screening criteria will be assessed against the attached Statement of Merit Criteria.
• The selection process will include an interview, a written exercise and reference checks. A copy of the work description is available upon request.
• Personal information is obtained for the purpose of determining an individual's competence and suitability for employment. If a staffing complaint questions this determination, be advised relevant personal information provided in the course of this selection process may be disclosed to substantiate the staffing decision.
• All applications are appreciated, however only those applicants chosen for further assessment will be contacted.
• Specific Inquiries, Lisa Thompson, Board Chair, Phone (250) 546-8933.

Information to be provided:

When you apply, you must provide the following information or your application will be rejected:

• Your cover letter with references.
• Your resumé.
• You must ensure that you select at least one employment type when submitting your application: Employment Tenure

Important Messages

Your resume and cover letter MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE that you meet all of the education and experience elements. Failure to do so will result in your application being screened out.

Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Questions regarding travel and relocation.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.