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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act.
CITIZENSHIP INFORMATION
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.
CFIA Veterinarians play a key role in Canadian food safety, forming the first line of defense against the spread of many diseases that can be spread between animals, and between animals and humans. They help to maintain healthy practices in the food and livestock industries, including sound meat hygiene and terrestrial/aquatic animal health and within research and diagnostic laboratories. Their work includes educating the public and industry officials about the potential hazards of importing products of animal origin, or through inspection of animals and meat products as well as inspecting and certifying animals destined for export. CFIA Veterinarians work in a broad range of environments, performing a wide variety of critical tasks.
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: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/cfia-jobs/top-10-reasons-to-join-us/eng/1299859095075/1299859142835
The intention of the process is to staff a Veterinarian position based at Montreal at 2001 Robert-Bourassa, but reporting to the Mirabel animal health team.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
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 CVMA; AND
• Non-members of Canadian veterinary associations holding a Certificate of Qualification granted by the National Examining Board (NEB) of the CVMA.
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
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.
Information on language requirements
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
EC1 - Judgment / Decision Making
EC2 - Analytical Ability
EC3 - Autonomy
EC4 - Trustworthiness
EC5 - Oral Communication
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 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.
•Willing and able to be immunized as indicated by job risk, location, overseas travel and other identified risks.
•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).
•Willing and able to work in environmentally challenging or physically demanding conditions.
•Willing and able to carry and wear 20 kg of protective equipment while performing duties
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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.
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html
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.
a) You are entitled to participate in the staffing process in the official language of your choice.
b) 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.
c) 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.
d) 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.
e) For more information on how to apply to a CFIA staffing process, please visit: https://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/job-opportunities/how-to-apply/eng/1340676915348/1340679107182
f) You will be asked to provide proof of your education credentials later in the staffing process.
g) Various assessment tools may be used in this staffing process such as: standardized tests, reference checks, written tests, an interview, etc.
h) 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.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.