The Food Centre is seeking to hire a Manager for the FC Inspection Services Program. The FC Inspection Services Program provides voluntary meat inspection for abattoirs and meat processing plants to enhance humane handling and food safety. Under the Program, abattoirs and meat processing plants request inspections, which are currently delivered through a contract between the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. Abattoirs and meat processors seeking eligibility for domestic meat inspection must comply with the requirements set out in The Animal Production Regulations and the Domestic Meat Inspection Program standard.
The Program Manager is responsible for implementing and overseeing a third-party domestic meat-inspection service delivery model. This includes evaluating corporate structure options, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, and coordinating with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Agriculture and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The role leads the development of operational systems, including SOPs, training programs, auditing frameworks, and reporting mechanisms. The Program Manager also oversees budgeting, tracks expenditures, and ensures the program operates efficiently within approved financial parameters. Key responsibilities include regulatory alignment, stakeholder engagement, program design, staff recruitment and training, and establishing veterinary and technical support systems. The position ensures consistent, compliant, and effective delivery of inspection services while safeguarding public and animal health.
Qualifications and Skills:
- B. Sc. in Food Safety, Food Science, Meat Science and/or closely related fields
- 7+ years of work experience in meat inspection, food inspection and regulatory science
- Knowledge in meat science, meat processing, meat inspection, abattoir operations, food safety and food processing facilities will be an asset
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- A manager with team-leading skills who engages with internal teams and external collaborators
- Strong technical writing and reporting experience and proven success in project execution
- Computer and MS Office skills are required
- Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities
- Willingness to learn and grow in the job
This is a full-time position. A competitive professional salary will be available to the successful candidate, based on experience, education and relevant skill set.
In your cover letter, please provide concrete examples that demonstrate how your skills and abilities meet the requirements for this position as listed above. Only candidates meeting the above criteria will be contacted for an interview.
Email Cover Letter and Resume to [email protected] Resumes are accepted until the position is filled.
