Licensing and Compliance Specialist - Airdrie, Canada - Government of Alberta

Description

Job Information
Job Title: Licensing and Compliance Specialist
Job Requisition ID: 56210
Ministry: Agriculture and Irrigation
Location: Edmonton (will consider Airdrie, Lethbridge or Vermilion)
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: April 8, 2024
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment (024PSAMA)
Salary: ​$2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 to $94,068/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:

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: .

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

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of the Meat and Dairy Inspection Section, the Licensing and Compliance Program Specialist works within a fast-paced complex business environment to maintain the licensing program for all license types within the Meat and Dairy Inspection Program.

The Meat and Dairy Inspection Program is a provincial program that assures compliance and public safety for products produced from more than 800 licensed meat and dairy operations in Alberta.

The Licensing and Compliance Program Specialist will develop, implement and maintain programs and processes to ensure that licensees meet all legislative requirements prior to licensing and re-licensing. This position will provide professional advice regarding facility, equipment and program requirements.

A solid understanding of slaughter, meat processing, and dairy processing facility design, equipment and program requirements in Alberta is fundamental to the success of this position. This position provides direction to two Licensing Specialist staff.

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Licensing and Compliance Program Specialist to join our Meat and Dairy Inspection Section (MDIS) team. As a Licensing and Compliance Program Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the maintenance and effectiveness of the Meat and Dairy Inspection Licensing Program. You will work closely with the MDIS management team and Program Specialist to ensure that there are consistent processes, documentation and decisions within the licensing program and across the province.

Key Responsibilities:

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for regulatory programs and ensuring compliance, we invite you to apply for this position. Join our dynamic team and contribute to the enhancement of the Meat and Dairy Inspection Program

Qualifications

Equivalencies maybe considered - directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

Preference will be given to those with knowledge and experience in the meat and dairy industry.

Assets:

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.