Veterinarian - Montréal, Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
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Montréal, Canada

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Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Montréal Island (Québec)
VM-01
$82,063 to $99,085 (Salary under review)
For further information on the organization, please visit Canadian Food Inspection Agency


Closing date: 31 May :59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:
Persons residing in Canada.


Important messages:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process.

If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation


CITIZENSHIP INFORMATION

Duties:


CFIA Veterinarians play a key role in Canadian food safety, forming the first line of defense against the spread of many diseases that can be spread between animals, and between animals and humans.

They help to maintain healthy practices in the food and livestock industries, including sound meat hygiene and terrestrial/aquatic animal health and within research and diagnostic laboratories.

Their work includes educating the public and industry officials about the potential hazards of importing products of animal origin, or through inspection of animals and meat products as well as inspecting and certifying animals destined for export.

CFIA Veterinarians work in a broad range of environments, performing a wide variety of critical tasks.


Work environment:


Intent of the process:


The intention of the process is to staff a Veterinarian position based at Montreal at 2001 Robert-Bourassa, but reporting to the Mirabel animal health team.


Positions to be filled: 1


Information you must provide:

Your résumé.


ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
EEd- Graduation from a recognized school of Veterinary Medicine, defined as:

  • Graduation from a veterinary school accredited or approved by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA); OR
  • Graduation from another veterinary school and holding a Certificate of Qualification (Parts A, B & C) granted by the National Examining Board of the CVMA.


Applicants submitting education credentials from a non-Canadian institution are responsible for obtaining certification that these credentials are the equivalent of the Canadian education level required for the position.

Please refer to the link below for more information.

Degree equivalency


ESSENTIAL OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Eligibility for membership in a Canadian veterinary association, defined as:

  • Current members of a Canadian veterinary association with a license recognized by the CVMA; AND
  • Nonmembers of Canadian veterinary associations holding a Certificate of Qualification granted by the National Examining Board (NEB) of the CVMA.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job):
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements


ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
EC- Judgment / Decision Making
EC- Analytical Ability
EC- Autonomy
EC- Trustworthiness
EC- Oral Communication


Conditions of employment:

The following conditions of employment are required for an appointment:

  • Adherence to the CFIA Code of Conduct.
  • Adherence to the CFIA Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Policy.
  • Compliance with the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector.
  • Legal status to accept employment for the entire period of employment.
Any of the following conditions of employment may be required for an appointment:

  • Medical suitability: Pass a Pre-placement Health Evaluation and Periodic Health Evaluation.
  • Willing and available to travel, as required.
  • Willing and available to work irregular hours (e.g., days, nights, weekends, statutory holidays).
  • Willing and available to work overtime, as required.
  • To have and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Willing and able to be immunized as indicated by job risk, location, overseas travel and other identified risks.
  • To use prescribed and provided respiratory equipment that meets the respiratory program requirements; to undergo fit testing (e.g. may need to be cleanshaven, depending on the respirator design).
  • Willing and able to work in environmentally challenging or physically demanding conditions.
  • Willing and able to carry and wear 20 kg of protective equipment while performing duties

Other information:


The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve.

We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Personal information is obtained for the purpose of determining an individual's competence and suitability for employment. If a staffing complaint questions this determination, please be advised that relevant personal information you will provide in the course of this staffing process may be disclosed to substantiate the st
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