Reference number
ICA26J-021355-000023

Selection process number
26-ICA-QC-OE-VAR-QCQC-032

Location
Chandler (Québec)

Salary
$71,271 to $90,176 - salary under review

Level
EG-04

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.

Duties
Activities will vary and can include, but not limited to:• Monitor or audit food processing activities, including the collect ion and preparation of samples for laboratory analysis as well as the follow-up of complaints related to food products.
• Inspect and monitor regulated party facilities to ensure that hygiene and food safety measures are followed.
• Inspect food products, especially fish products, that are imported/exported to ensure they meet Canadian standards and/or requirements of importing countries.
• Conduct audits and evaluations of food processing facilities and systems against regulatory standards and HACCP systems, identify non-compliant areas and negotiate corrective measures.
• Provide information and clarification on Canadian and foreign regulatory requirements to clients, other government departments and the public.

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. This pool may be used to staff positions in Chandler (Gaspésie) 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
1

Important messages
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.We will only accept applications received through the GC Jobs website, therefore you must submit your application by clicking on “Apply” in this advertisement. Persons who are unable to apply online must use the “Hiring organization contact” below, prior to the closing date, to request specialized accommodation.Depending on the number of applicants and CFIA's needs, volume management strategies (e.g., top-down approach, cut-off scores, or random selection) may be used. Candidates will be informed if such a strategy is applied. When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning some of the qualifications. Your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your resume may only be used to validate this information. Incomplete responses to the screening questions, e.g. “please see resume”, could result in your application being rejected.Any interactions during the selection process, both written and verbal may be used in your evaluation.

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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 available to travel frequently, as required.
• Willing and able to travel in small boats and/or small planes.
• 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).
• Willing and able to work in environmentally challenging or physically demanding conditions.

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ESSENTIAL EDUCATIONEEd1: For individuals who are currently employees of CFIA, or who have inspection experience with CFIA or its precursor departments:•Completion of post-secondary education specializing in relevant technical sciences OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.For individuals who are not current or former employees of CFIA:•Completion of post-secondary education specializing in relevant technical sciences.
•CFIA Operations will apply a preference for: University graduation with specialization in a field related to the functions of the position.
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.If you are selected for further consideration in this staffing process, you will be asked to provide proof of your education credentials at a later date.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.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCEEE1: Experience working in the Agri food industry (experience gained in your program of study could also be accepted).

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIESEC1: Judgment/Critical Thinking
EC2: Planning and Organizing
EC3: Work Effectively with Others
EC4: Autonomy
EC5: Oral Communication
EC6: Written Communication*Your ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed via the application.

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Applied / assessed at a later date

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

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ASSET EXPERIENCEAEx1: Recent* experience applying legislation, regulations, policies and/or procedures related to food production.AEx2: Recent* experience in conducting audits or evaluations of food facilities or food processing systems against regulatory standards and identifying non-compliant areas and recommending corrective actions.AEx3: Recent* work experience in the fish and seafood industry.* Recent is defined as having preformed the duties within the last five (5) years.

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ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDSA 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.

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