Agri-Food Inspector- Food Processing

at  Manitoba Government

AGRI-FOOD INSPECTOR- FOOD PROCESSING

EO2 Environmerntal Officer 2
Term/full-time
Expected end date June 1, 2025
Department of Agriculture
Food Safety and Inspection, Industry Advancement
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 42615
Salary(s): EO2 $56,493.00 - $77,184.00 per year
Closing Date: April 15, 2024
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
Manitoba Agriculture works collaboratively with citizens, industry, governments and other stakeholders to enable the sustainable development and strengthen the resilience of Manitoba’s agriculture and food processing industries. Skilled, passionate and engaged staff that embrace innovation and continuous improvement are key to the department’s success.
To be considered for this position, candidates are required to submit the Application Screening Form, along with their resume and cover letter. See below for further instructions.
Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must have the ability to travel to different work locations throughout rural Manitoba and have access to personal vehicle for travel.
• Must be able to work varied and extended hours as required, including overnights away from home.
• A satisfactory criminal record check.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Public Health or Microbiology. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Experience working in a food processing facility, in the areas of quality assurance/food safety, and/or working in a regulatory food safety inspection system.
• Knowledge of food safety hazards and risks.
• Knowledge of food processing and common processes to control hazards.
• Knowledge of the legislation governing food processors in Manitoba.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with difficult clients, resolve conflict situations and work in a team environment.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and adaptive to meet changes in priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to use sound judgment to make decisions, often with limited time and information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to use similar databases.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative to follow-through on projects and deal with challenges as they arise.

Duties:
The Agri-Food Inspector - Processing position inspects provincially licensed food processing premises. Inspection includes assessing food safety risks, ensuring appropriate food safety standards are being applied, and enforcing compliance with applicable provincial acts and regulations.

Please refer the Job description for details