Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat is hiring a Supervisory Veterinarian (Full-time)

Location: Hanover
Supervisory Veterinarian Reference number: ICA
24J-Selection process number: 24-ICA-ON-OE-VAR-NE-134 Canadian Food Inspection Agency Dundalk (Ontario), Markham (Ontario), Hanover (Ontario), Harriston (Ontario), Mount Forest (Ontario), Walkerton (Ontario), Ottawa (Ontario) VM-02 $ 95,616 to $115,164 (Salary under review) For further information on the organization, please visit The CFIA is among the 2024 top employers for Young People, Diversity and the National Capital Region! To find out why, Closing date: 9 August 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time Who can apply:
Persons residing in Canada.

This position works on-site only; the successful candidate will be required to work from a CFIA office/lab on a full-time basis. 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. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act.

The CFIA considers applications from individuals who have legal status to work in Canada and does not give preference to Canadian citizens.

We will only accept applications received through the GC Jobs website, therefore you must submit your application by clicking on “Apply online” in this advertisement. Persons who are unable to apply online must use the “Contact information” below, prior to the closing date, to request specialized accommodation.

Duties Reporting to an Inspection Manager, the position of a Supervisory Veterinarian displays qualities of professionalism and teamwork. The candidate will confidently lead an inspection team using strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with both management and team members effectively. Key activities include:
• Supervise staff, provide instruction and training, manage assigned resources and assets, and compile operational and legislative compliance reports for use by CFIA at the regional, area and national level.
• Leads and conducts ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections, clinical examinations, and epidemiological investigations to evaluate the health of animals and diagnose diseases, and verifies work completed by inspectors and veterinarians.
• Ensures public and industry compliance with the Safe Food for Canadians Act and the Health of Animals Act and the associated regulations and policies to ensure proper certification for export, import and domestic purposes.
• Reviews situations of non-compliance, initiates enforcement actions and testifies as an expert witness in legal proceedings as required.
• Implements and conducts quality assurance, risk assessment and regulatory audits to assess the compliance with acts, regulations and accreditation requirements, and is accountable for the preparation and accuracy of emergency response contingency plans.
• Reviews, certifies and endorses official and accredited veterinary certificates governing animals or meat products for import, export and domestic purposes.
• Advises and instructs stakeholders on the requirements and implementation of the Animal Health and Meat Hygiene Programs, represents the interests of the Agency in media and public fora and promotes measures taken to control diseases.
• Plans and coordinates activities of the CFIA Programs to maintain Canada’s national zoosanitary status. Work environment

We offer a bilingual, science-based environment, with excellent benefits, flexible hours, opportunities for advancement, an emphasis on learning and development, and a high level of employee satisfaction. Join a workforce that’s as diverse as the people it serves. You can find some more great reasons to join us on our website:
Intent of the process A pool of qualified candidates will be established. This pool may be used to staff positions with similar qualifications, with various language requirements, various conditions of employment and/or various tenures including term…