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Veterinarian – Animal Health
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Closing: 2027-03-31

Veterinarian – Animal Health

Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Animal Health and Emergency Management Branch

Closing date: March 31, 2027 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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Reference number
ICA26J-023043-000122
Selection process number
26-ICA-QC-OE-TERM-QCQC-042
Location
Québec (Québec)
Salary
$96,462 to $116,591
Level
VM-01
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada.
To support our Employment Transition commitments, applicants or candidates who have been accorded priority status or affected status within the CFIA, may be given first consideration for assessment and/or appointment.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

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About the position

Duties
CFIA Veterinarians play a key role in Canadian food safety, forming the first line of defence against the spread of many diseases. 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. CFIA Veterinarians work in a broad range of environments, performing a wide variety of critical tasks. Some key activities include:
• Animal disease control and surveillance
• International standard-setting for animal health
• Veterinary biologics and biotechnology
• Import and export of animals and animal products
• Meat hygiene
• Food recall and emergency response
VM-01 – Animal Health Veterinarian
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, assisting in the delivery of the CFIA’s Animal Health Programs through various activities including investigating incidents of reportable diseases, conducting inspections of animal/animal products, ensuring compliance with regulations and ensuring humane transport of animals in accordance with international standards and regulations; working in slaughter establishments as required operationally.
Work environment
We offer a bilingual, science-based environment, with excellent benefits, flexible hours, opportunities for advancement, an emphasis on learning and development, strong and active Diversity Networks, and a high level of employee satisfaction.
Our workforce is rich in unique identities, experiences and perspectives which are the foundation of our collective talent and strength!
The Agency has adopted a common hybrid work model that aligns with the Federal Public Sector. Depending on the role, some positions require full-time on-site presence, while others allow for a potential mix of onsite and telework to leverage the best of both in-person and virtual work. Flexible arrangements may be discussed during the hiring process, depending on position-specific operational requirements.
Intent of the process
A pool of qualified candidates will be established to staff positions in Quebec City, Quebec. This pool may be used to staff positions with similar qualifications, various conditions of employment and/or various tenures including term appointments, indeterminate appointments and/or assignments.
Positions to be filled
1
Important messages
As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
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.
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.
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.
Any interactions during the selection process, both written and verbal may be used in your evaluation.
Contact information for two (2) references, at least one (1) of whom is your current supervisor may be asked later in the process.

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.

Learn more about security screening process.

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 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).
• Willingness to abide by strict biosecurity protocols which may require showering several times a day or abiding by certain restrictions on contact with livestock outside of the workplace.
• Willing and able to work in environmentally challenging or physically demanding conditions.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
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.

Learn more about degree equivalency.

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.
Applied / assessed at a later date
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
EC1 - Judgement
EC2 - Dependability
EC3 - Effective Interpersonal Relations
EC4 - Team work
EC5 - Written Communication

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date
Various language requirements - French Essential and Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)
You are entitled to participate in the staffing process in the official language of your choice.
The link below also includes a self-assessment test.

Learn more about language requirements.

Our commitment

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.

At the CFIA this commitment goes beyond the hiring process. We are committed to ensuring that all employees have equal, barrier-free access to opportunities; that they can work to the best of their abilities and fully participate in work events. Recognizing where situations require accommodations, we have established several supports and services in the workplace which help to ensure a fair, timely and consistent approach to access.

Learn more about assessment accommodation.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
A representative workforce is a core priority for the CFIA. First consideration for an appointment may be given to qualified candidates who, at the time of application, indicate they belong to one of the following Employment Equity (EE) groups (self-declaration): Indigenous Peoples, Women, Members of Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.
Note that the CFIA has chosen to adopt the Accessible Canada Act definition of Disability for self-declaration, which includes any physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment – or a functional limitation – whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person's full and equal participation in society. Please apply this definition when completing the Self-Declaration Form for Members of Employment Equity Groups as part of your application.

Learn more about employment equity.

How to apply

Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.

Information you must provide
  • Your résumé
Respond to a text question addressing the following
  • 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.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hiring organization contact

Name: Anne-Marie Carré - Inspection Manager
Email address: 
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