Meat Program Officer – Program Admin Officer 4

Job Description

Job title: Meat Program Officer – Program Admin Officer 4

Company: Government of Nova Scotia

Job description: Competition # : 44667Department: AgricultureLocation: BIBLE HILLType of Employment: TermUnion Status: NSGEU – NSPGClosing Date: ​19-Dec-24 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsAt the Department of Agriculture, our vision is to create a Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food industry that is diversified, market-focused, healthy, and profitable. We work to support the development of competitive, sustainable, and profitable agriculture and agri-business industries that contribute to the economic, environmental, and social prosperity of Nova Scotia.About Our OpportunityReporting to the Director, Agriculture Inspection Services, the Meat Program Officer plays a key role in ensuring the effectiveness of the province’s meat inspection program. Working within a regulatory environment, you will oversee development of the meat inspection program. The Meat Program Officer contributes to the success of the Department’s mandate through timely and responsive direction to frontline employees across the province, ensuring province-wide consistency in program implementation through technical evaluations. This position is responsible for monitoring, evaluating and informing on both longer-term trends and acute food safety issues in the meat industry.Primary AccountabilitiesWorking closely with the director, manager, and the Programs Veterinarian, the Meat Program Officer conducts the following activities:

• Contributes to conversations and work surrounding the modernization of the Nova Scotia Meat Inspection Act and Regulations.
• Provides review and feedback to new abattoirs and meat processing facilities and assists with the approval and licencing process.
• Leads initiatives for the continuous improvement of the Nova Scotia Meat Inspection Program.
• Contributes to the development of policies and procedures for the Nova Scotia Meat Inspection Program, its Inspectors and licenced Abattoirs.
• Mentoring frontline staff as required.

Qualifications and ExperienceThe successful candidate should have completed a bachelor’s degree and have six years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable.To be successful within this role, you must be able to quickly assist frontline staff with questions related to condemnable conditions, aging animals, etc. You will also need to be comfortable in writing and/or editing technical pieces such as policies, procedures, safe work practices, and training materials. Ability and knowledge to actively contribute to the modernisation of the Nova Scotia Meat Inspection Act and Regulations.Proficient computer and technical writing skills will be essential within this position.In addition to the above, you will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to plan, organize, as well as interpret and explain legislation and technical matters. You will be able to solve complex issues, be self-motivated, versatile, work in a team environment, and manage difficult or confrontational situations with ease.Training in any of the following would be considered an asset: Food Safety; Meat Processing; Meat Hygiene; Public Health.You must have regular access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s licenseEquivalencyApplicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.BenefitsBased on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: .Working ConditionsYou will be required to work at least 35 hours per week.Additional InformationThis is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of June 27, 2025. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• Department specific flexible working schedules

Pay Grade: PR 17Salary Range: $3,107.16 – $3,649.33 Bi-WeeklyEmployment Equity Statement:Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.

Location: Bible Hill, NS

Job date: Sat, 07 Dec 2024 06:28:08 GMT