Inspection and Investigation Specialist 68903
Inspection and Investigation Specialist 68903
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Job Title:Inspection and Investigation Specialist
Job Requisition ID:68903
Ministry:Agriculture and Irrigation
Location:Red Deer
Full or PartTime:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:Permanent
Scope:Open Competition
Closing Date:April 22 2025
Classification:Program Services 3 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2626.89 $3448.73/Biweekly $68561 $90011/Yealy)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion please visit: Ministry of Agriculture & Irrigation is responsible for policies legislation regulations and services necessary for Albertas agriculture food and forest sectors to grow prosper and diversify; inspiring public confidence in the quality and safety of food; supporting environmentally sustainable resource management practices; leading collaboration that enables safe and resilient rural communities. For more information about the Ministry of Agriculture & Irrigation please visit our website at: and Investigation Section The work of the Inspection and Investigation Section (IIS) focuses on providing a regulatory environment that contributes to and enhances the growth of a globally competitive and sustainable agriculture and food industry. The IIS contributes to the security and safety of the animal and food systems by providing effective and efficient inspection licensing investigation audit assurance and enforcement of 9 Acts and 10 Regulations assigned to the Section as well as related legislation assigned to other branches within Agriculture. The IIS is also mandated to ensure that Alberta remains rat free and oversees the Wild Boar Program.
Role Responsibilities
As an Inspection and Investigation Specialist you will be required to conduct inspections and coordinate agriculture related Provincial statute investigations to the point of presentation to Crown Prosecutors for the implementation of judicial proceedings or to other agencies for the purpose of implementing administrative hearings. This position requires the ability to work independently and in a team setting as you participate in complex investigations with the goal of curtailing contraventions of the legislation. Focusing on illegal slaughter and sale of uninspected meat within the province will be key for this position. This a very proactive position with constantly changing responsibilities that deal with conflict on a daily basis and therefore excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.
The Alberta Agriculture Compliance Principles are used as a guide during inspections and investigations and other related enforcement activities in an attempt to achieve compliance that can include initiating corrective action up to formal prosecution therefore knowledge of these Principles would be an asset.
The main responsibilities include the Animal Health Act and Regulations Livestock Industry Diversification Act and Regulation the Agricultural Pests Act and Regulation Animal Keepers Act Dairy Industry Act and Regulation Line Fence Act Livestock and Livestock Products Act and Regulations Feeder Associations Guarantee Act and Regulation and the Meat Inspection Act and Regulation.
You will require knowledge with these various acts and regulations administered by IIS including an indepth knowledge of how they support the Provincial and Federal Food Regulations.
To be successful in this position you will also require an understanding and knowledge in all areas of regulatory inspection and investigation including interviewing suspects and witnesses report writing major case management time management organizational skills and interpreting and applying legislation and policy.
You will require a thorough understanding of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and how they interact with the legislation that IIS oversees.
The successful candidate must be able to immediately qualify for and hold a Peace Officer appointment issued by the Alberta Solicitor Generals Office.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
successful candidate will demonstrate the following APS Competencies:
- Systems Thinking: The specialist must understand the broader agricultural ecosystem seeing how individual farms regulations and food safety practices interconnect and impact the overall agricultural sustainability of Alberta.
- Agility: With a role that requires working in diverse environments from controlled settings to unstructured situations the specialist must be adaptable and quickly respond to emerging challenges.
- Creative Problem Solving: The role often encounters unique compliance challenges that dont have a onesizefitsall solution. The specialist must think outside the box to address these issues.
- Develop Networks: The specialist collaborates with numerous internal and external stakeholders from governmental departments to various industry representatives. Building and maintaining these relationships is crucial.
Qualifications
Required:
- University graduation in a related field such as Law.
- 2 years of related experience in law enforcement program formal investigations regulatory compliance and inspection program.
- Functional expertise in both inspections and investigations.
- A valid Class 5 Drivers License and a clear Drivers Abstract.
The successful candidate will be required to immediately qualify for and hold a Peace Officer appointment issued by the Alberta Solicitor Generals Office. For eligibility requirements please visit:
Equivalencies are considered on the basis of:
- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
Assets:
- Familiarity with the Compliance Principles of Alberta Agriculture agricultural Acts and Regulations.
- Proficiency in inspection investigation and audit techniques including surveillance or undercover operations.
- Expertise in communicating legislative requirements developing and delivering presentations and producing clear reports.
- Stakeholder management expertise to collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders including various agencies.
- Exceptional conflict resolution skills with the ability to independently analyze and react to diverse situations
- Expertise and acumen in enforcement actions such as issuing penalties and license suspension.
- Experience in coordinating inspections investigations and recommending courses of action based on research.
- Ability to work independently in dynamic environments especially in remote areas and adhere to core government values.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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Term of Employment: Permanent Fulltime position.
Hours of Work: 36.25 hrs./week Monday to Friday
Location: Red Deer
Some shift work including evenings and weekends will be necessary.
Availability for oncall duties will also be required.
Travel within Alberta may be required.
The successful candidate will be required to immediately qualify for and hold a Peace Officer appointment issued by the Alberta Solicitor Generals Office. For eligibility requirements please visit: candidate may be required to undergo security screening.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.
Cover Letter: Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements including education experience and relevant examples of required competencies.
Resume: For Employment Experience please indicate duration of employment (month year). Please specify employment status (i.e. Casual parttime or fulltime)
Ex: Youth Worker Jan 2006 June 2009 Parttime (three 8 hr. shifts/week)
For any PostSecondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program and the year you graduated.
Ex: Bachelor of Social Work 4year Degree (Graduated 2017
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Outofprovince applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
- Working for the Alberta Public Service Service Pension Plan (PSPP) .
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information learning and development Alberta Public Service Careers tool .
- Positive workplace culture and worklife balance.
- Leadership and mentorship programs.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements including education experience and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed postsecondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process please contactSam Thomas Mathewat .
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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