BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The primary aim of the Food Safety Inspection Branch is to safeguard public health by ensuring that agri-food, meat and seafood produced in the province is safe and wholesome. The branch works in partnership with other federal and provincial agencies to facilitate food safety through three main program areas which are led by an executive director and supported by a team of administrative and policy and program advisory staff.

The Role
The Agri-food Compliance and Enforcement Program is a small team which operates across British Columbia, consisting of officers and a supervisor. The program area oversees the licensing and inspection of farmgate and farmgate plus rural slaughter facilities, and compliance and enforcement activities related to organic label use, mink farming, and violations of the B.C. Food Safety Act under the Meat Inspection Regulation.

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*.

*Related Experience Includes any of 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. 

Willingness statements and provisos

• Valid B.C. driver’s licence.
• Must be willing to interact with upset or irate clients, and willing and physically able to conduct fieldwork.
• Must be willing to work overtime.
• Must be willing and able to travel throughout British Columbia using various modes of transportation, including motor vehicles, small boats, float planes, and helicopters, to access rural and remote locations.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Gagan at Gagandeep.Dhillon@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until April 30, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or 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.

Join the BC Public Service, a Canada’s Top 100 Employers award winner that offers diverse career opportunities in more than 200 occupations across 280 communities throughout British Columbia. You'll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful work that supports your professional growth. Build your career in beautiful British Columbia.

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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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.