Agriculture Inspector jobs

Company Info:

The mission of Egg Farmers of Ontario (EFO) is to provide consumers with a supply of safe, high-quality eggs at a fair price and a return to egg and pullet farmers achieved through fair farm pricing, within a stable national supply management system. This is accomplished through the efficient management of the production of eggs, research, product promotion and ongoing marketing activities.

Egg Farmers of Ontario currently has an opportunity for a Bilingual Field Inspector (French & English) to join the Operations team.

General Overview:

Field Inspectors/Investigators are responsible for inspecting and ensuring conformance to quality standards and compliance with provincial and federal laws and regulations that govern egg production in Ontario.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct inspections of egg and pullet farms to verify compliance with Board policies and regulations related to food safety, animal care, and biosecurity, capacity and quota requirements. This includes physically counting and verifying the number of birds on the premises.
• Conduct interviews for investigations and/or projects that include investigating public and industry stakeholder complaints or concerns, and illegal marketing, production and transportation of eggs, pullets, and chicks.
• Perform Salmonella tests on pullet and layer farms.
• Document inspections and input pertinent data. Report any discrepancies and take follow-up actions as required.
• Engage with new entrants in the industry and provide the necessary support to support a successful start to egg and pullet farming.
• Work with producers to close corrective actions to ensure compliance with national food safety and animal care requirements.
• Attend and complete required training for Health and Safety purposes.
• Maintain awareness of Board issues and communicate and/or implement program updates to producers.
• Attend and assist with general Board functions such as the Annual Meeting, Zone meetings, etc., when requested.
• Participate when requested to be part of FBCC or EFO emergency response team during disease outbreaks, and any training that is associated with these activities (i.e. First Aid, IMS, etc.)
• Ability to work in a hybrid work model with about 75% of the time spent on interacting with producers on their farms and the other 25% working from a home office communicating with industry partners and completing documentation.
• Assist other team members, as needed.
• Perform other duties, special projects or assignments as assigned.

Competencies and Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and French is mandatory.
• Post secondary education in an agricultural field is preferred.
• 1-3 years of work experience in a poultry/agriculture role would be an asset.
• Ability to drive throughout Eastern Ontario primarily (Western Ontario from time to time), through all weather conditions. A reliable vehicle is mandatory.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to effectively address farmer concerns and foster positive relationships.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a track record of producing results.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet stringent timelines.
• Strong team player, with exceptional collaboration, and diplomacy skills.
• A highly motivated individual who has the ability to work independently.
• Proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic knowledge of the egg industry would be an asset.

If you are interested in having the opportunity to work in an environment that drives consumer demand and public trust, then please submit your resume and cover letter to this ad.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Right code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act, 2005 (AODA), we are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in all parts of the hiring process.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided when raised with the recruiter.

We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Are you located or willing to relocate to Eastern Ontario?

Language:

• French and English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Ontario Driver's License (required)

Work Location: On the road