Supervisory Veterinarian

Supervisory Veterinarian

Reference number : ICA24J-021355-000019

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)

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$95,616 to $115,164 (Salary under review)

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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.

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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 appointments, indeterminate appointments, acting appointments and / or assignments.

Positions to be filled : Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Two (2) work-related references; one reference must be a current supervisor or past supervisor if you are unable to provide information for a current supervisor.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification.

Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

EEd1 - 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.

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 Canadian Veterinary Medical Association; AND
• Non-members of Canadian veterinary associations holding a Certificate of Qualification granted by the National Examining Board (NEB) of the CVMA.

This means possession of or eligibility for an unconditional general license that constitutes acceptable evidence of occupational competence and that is granted by an organization legally established by federal, provincial or territorial law as a certifying or licensing body.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

EE1 - Experience in the practice of veterinary medicine and in applying veterinary techniques or processes.

EE2 - Significant* experience in supervising staff or leading a team.

EE3 - Experience working in a team environment, developing cooperative relationships and establishing effective communication with colleagues and stakeholders.

Significant experience is defined in relation to the scope and the complexity of the experience. It is expected that the candidate has performed complex activities related to the experience factor in a wide variety of situations.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

Official languages proficiency will not be assessed for entry to the pool. Candidates entered in the pool will have an opportunity for assessment of their official languages proficiency if and when they are considered for an appointment.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

EC1 - Mobilize people

EC2 - Leadership

EC3 - Initiative

EC4 - Adaptability / Flexibility

EC5 - Oral communication

EC6 - Written Communication

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET EXPERIENCE

AEx1 - Experience with audit principles or techniques.

AEx2 - Experience providing advice, guidance, or recommendations to management.

AEx3 - Significant involvement* in complex files, issues or cases.

Significant involvement is defined as being the lead or having primary responsibility for the file / issue / case.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Applicants who have not lived in Canada for the past five (or ten, depending on security level) years may be required to submit a police certificate from each country in which they have lived for six months or more during this period, as well as other documentation required for the security screening process.

Failure to submit this documentation if requested will eliminate the application from further consideration.

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 shifts.
• 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.
• To assume responsibility for making transportation arrangements to get to diverse and distant work

sites in a timely and efficient manner.

To use in the prescribed circumstances and manner all prescribed safety materials, equipment,

devices and clothing.

Willing and able to be immunized as indicated by job risk, location, overseas travel and other

identified risks.

• Willing and available to travel frequently, as required.
• Willing and available to work shifts in different establishments.
• Willing to work in various locations, including third-party premises.
• To use prescribed and provided respiratory equipment that meets the respiratory program

requirements; to undergo fit testing (e.g. may need to be clean-shaven, depending on the respirator

design).

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 staffing decision.

Please ensure that you read ALL points listed below, as this section contains important information about the application process.

Failure to read these notes and follow these instructions could result in your application missing required information which may result in your application being eliminated from this staffing process.

You are entitled to participate in the staffing process in the official language of your choice.

For this staffing process, the CFIA will communicate with you by email. You must provide a valid email address to which you wish to receive communication regarding this staffing process.

You must ensure that you check your email account including spam, promotion or other folders regularly as there may be a deadline for responses.

If you respond past the deadline you risk being removed from the staffing process.

Applicants who are screened in to this staffing process will be sent further information by email regarding what to expect during subsequent phases of this staffing process.

Depending on the number of applicants, CFIA's needs and CFIA HR plans, volume management strategies such as, but not limited to, top-down approach, cut-off scores, random selection and / or assessment may be used for the purpose of managing applications / candidates.

Should a volume management strategy be used, communication regarding the application of the strategy will be provided to those candidates who are impacted.

During the application or assessment process both cheating and plagiarism are considered forms of misconduct and are not permitted.

Any person found cheating, including those who help others to cheat, may be subject to removal from the staffing process.

A current copy of your resume may be used as another source to confirm the education and experience you will be asked to describe in the screening questions.

It may also be reviewed by prospective hiring managers at the appointment stage.

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You will be asked to provide proof of your education credentials later in the staffing process.

Various assessment tools may be used in this staffing process such as : standardized tests, reference checks, written tests, an interview, etc.

All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the staffing process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidate.