Agri-Food Inspector - Processing

EO2 Environmental Officer 2

Regular/full-time

Department of Agriculture

Food Safety and Inspection, Industry Advancement

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 40288

Salary(s): EO2 $53,637.00 - $71,491.00 per year

Closing Date: January 2, 2023

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 Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created to fill similar regular, term and casual positions throughout Manitoba 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.

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 provide own transportation
• 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. Other acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated 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 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.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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