Agricultural Products Inspector

Work setting

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

Responsibilities

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

Experience and specialization

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

Additional information

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

Benefits

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