Agricultural products inspector

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais ou Français
• Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location
• Willing to relocate
• Staff accommodation available

Tasks

• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Inspect agricultural products
• Inspect processing methods
• Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports
• Oversee the quarantine, treatment or destruction of plants and plant products
• Prepare reports
• Inspect the cleanliness and practices of establishment employees

Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• Internet
• Spreadsheet

Technical experience

• Processing methods
• Sampling
• Sanitation and hygiene
• Processing facilities

Industrial processes and products experience

• Quality assurance and control

Area of work experience

• Government regulatory inspection
• Production

Product inspection experience

• Plants and plant products

Geographical areas of specialization

• Ontario and/or Quebec

Area of specialization

• Agriculture
• Horticulture and/or gardening

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Parking paid by employer
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is not available
• Travel expenses not paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Flexible hours

Experience

• 5 years or more

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program

Support for persons with disabilities

• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)