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Lead Veterinarian, Animal Health and Welfare
Organization:
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Division:
Animal Health and Welfare Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
8A010 - Scientific08
Salary:
$82,450.00 - $116,210.00 Per Year
This is your opportunity to develop and deliver strategic plans, programs and initiatives related to animal health and welfare in Ontario, in partnership with Ontario's livestock industry.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• be involved in strategic initiatives that help move forward on the government's “One Health” agenda
• help inform and develop animal health and welfare strategies, policies and programs in collaboration with industry and government stakeholders
• bring forward diverse, evidence-based and global perspectives to propose solutions to complex issues
How do I qualify?
Mandatory requirement:
• You are licenced as a Veterinarian with the College of Veterinarians of Ontario.
Technical knowledge:
• You have knowledge of global policy, practices and trends around animal health and welfare. • You have knowledge of the biological hazards, stakeholders, policies and legislation in the following sectors: food safety, animal health and welfare, trade, public health, environment and wildlife.
• You have knowledge of epidemiology and veterinary best management practices for disease management and prevention.
• You have knowledge of disease surveillance systems and methods.
Strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills:
• You are able to review and analyze significant amounts of information and data from across jurisdictions to develop strategic plans and make recommendations to senior management.
• You are able to identify and assess emerging issues to develop strategic options and recommendations.
• You are able to review and evaluate information to assess the level of risk to animal and public health.
• You are able to determine the appropriate method of disease surveillance.
Communication skills:
• You have consultation, facilitation and relationship building skills to implement animal health and welfare initiatives with government partners and a diverse group of stakeholders.
• You have advisory skills to serve as an expert on committees and working groups.
• You have presentation skills to raise awareness and deliver influential facts and perspectives to other government partners, various stakeholder groups and the public.
Other important skills:
• You have strong project management skills.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 1 Stone Rd, Guelph, West Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Friday, May 29, 2015
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, June 12, 2015 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
