- pre-operation inspection
- ante and post-mortem examination of animals
- completion of time reporting and;
- relevant inspection documentation
- Two (2) year technical diploma in a related field, preferably in Animal Science, Animal Health Technology, or Food Safety/Food Science, and
- Minimum of two (2) years of directly related meat inspection work experience (i.e. working as a meat inspector on kill floors)
- Experience as a meat inspector within the Canadian federal or provincial systems required
- Meat inspection experience may not be substituted with other education or experience.
- Knowledge of animal diseases and pathology
- Requirements for humane livestock handling and stunning
- Food safety principles for slaughter and meat processing
- Familiarity with and ability to interpret regulatory standards (e.g. Meat Inspection Act (AB), Meat Inspection Regulation (AB), and Meat Facility Standards).
- Experience using computer technology and applications (e.g Outlook, Word, Excel) is a must
- Robust competencies in communication and conflict resolution (e.g. Verbal Judo) are an asset
- Technologies 3- Meat Inspector (Developmental) Qualifications: Two (2) year technical diploma in a related field, preferably in Animal Science, Animal Health Technology, Veterinary or Food Safety/Food Science, and one (1) year of directly related industry experience.
Meat Inspector - Grande Prairie, Canada - Government of Alberta
Description
Job Information
Job Title: Meat Inspector
Job Requisition ID: 56180
Ministry: Agriculture and Irrigation
Location: Grande Prairie - will consider Peace River or High Level
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 6, 2024
Classification: Subsidiary 12B 3625 Technologies 4 (125TNA)
Salary: $2,302.69 to $3,015.79 bi-weekly ($59,867.60 to $78,416/year)
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is responsible for the policies, legislation, regulations, programs, and services that enable Alberta's agriculture and food sectors to flourish and contribute to Alberta's economic recovery and growth. The ministry's role is diverse, ranging from food safety and industry growth and diversification to increasing investment and supporting growth in rural Alberta. The ministry also supports foundational programs like irrigation and agricultural societies that help create strong rural communities and resilient agriculture sectors. For more information about the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation please visit our website at:
Role Responsibilities
Want to make a difference in Albertans' lives? Do you want to help contribute to the safety of meat that Albertans eat?
If you answered yes to these questions then we want you
We are currently looking to hire one full-time permanent meat inspector for the Grande Prairie region. The successful candidate may choose to be located in Grande Prairie, Peace River or High Level (or nearby).
As a Meat Inspector, you will be responsible for providing slaughter inspection services at provincial abattoirs.
Duties while performing kill floor inspection services will include:
This position is a regulatory role and involves the onsite enforcement of provincial statutes administered by the Meat & Dairy Inspection Section (MDIS).
The Meat & Dairy Inspection Section (MDIS) is responsible for providing regulatory inspection service to approximately 120 licensed red meat and poultry abattoirs across Alberta.
Join the Meat Inspector Team and help play a role in maintaining Alberta's reputation for excellence in food safety
Position Allowances
Position Allowances
Qualifications
Technologies 4 Meat Inspector
Equivalencies considered - directly related meat inspector experience considered on the basis of 1 year of meat inspector experience for 1 year of education.
Additional Assets to be successful in the role:
The successful candidate must successfully complete all in-house training.
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team while demonstrating the Alberta Public Service values of respect, integrity, accountability, and excellence are essential for success in this position.
Candidates that do not meet Technologies 4 qualifications may be offered a Technologies 3 classification.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to .
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviours 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.