BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Seafood Inspection Program is a collaborative and supportive team committed to working together to achieve shared goals. While our staff are located across the province, we remain connected through the exchange of knowledge, mutual support, and a shared commitment to excellence. Our inspectors, specialist, and administrative staff contribute diverse expertise and perspectives, fostering a positive, professional, and communicative work environment where teamwork is central to our success. Together, we help ensure safe, high-quality food reaches the BC marketplace, supporting consumer confidence, food security, and the province’s food economy.

The Role
The role of the Agri-Food Compliance and Enforcement Officer involves conducting interviews, inspections, investigations, and outreach activities while providing education and guidance to industry, government partners, and the public about food safety regulations. It’s a chance to make a meaningful contribution by helping ensure safe, high-quality food reaches the BC marketplace.
Every day brings variety, from working with different operators to collaborating with other agencies, all within a supportive team environment that values learning and offers opportunities to travel across the province. Find out more by watching the following video, featuring one of our Seafood Inspectors: Career Opportunities in Compliance and Enforcement.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
•    Relevant education in a related discipline such as administrative law, investigation and enforcement, criminology, criminal justice, bylaw or food science. 
•    Degree or higher in relevant education and a minimum one year experience, or
•    Diploma or higher in relevant education and a minimum two years experience, or
•    Certification or equivalent in relevant education and three years experience, or
•    Secondary school graduation or equivalent and four years experience in the following:

• Conducting inspections to monitor compliance. 
• Conducting investigations and taking enforcement action in a regulatory field.
• Interpreting and applying legislation and/or regulations pertaining to a regulatory program. 

•    Must have a valid B.C. driver’s licence.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Kristine.Aujla@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 2 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace. 

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. 

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.