Animal Welfare Veterinarian - Livestock & Companion Animals

VT4 Veterinarian Medical Officer 4

Regular/full-time

Agriculture and Resource Development

Animal Health and Welfare Branch, Industry Advancement

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 38089

Salary(s):   VT4 $98,818.00 - $125,885.00 per year Plus Qualification Pay, if applicable.

Closing Date:   September 13, 2021

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Candidates who possess board certification from a CVMA accredited educational institute or the American board of Veterinary Practitioners may be eligible for qualification pay.

The Manitoba government has a comprehensive benefit package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers)

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Manitoba or eligible for licensure with the ability to obtain prior to hire
  • A valid class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle 
  • Ability to work unpredictable hours including evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Ability to travel within the province
  • Maintain appropriate personal vaccination status for rabies 
  • Must be physically willing and able to work in adverse weather and environmental conditions including veterinary field work

Qualifications:
Essential:

  • Degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an educational institute accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, or successful completion of the North American Licensing Exam (NAVLE) and other pre-requisite exams required to obtain a full licence to practice in Manitoba
  • Experience practicing veterinary medicine with the types of livestock
    (e.g. bovine, porcine, poultry) produced in Manitoba, as well as companion animals
  • Experience or knowledge in livestock husbandry and animal welfare, including the safe and humane handling, transport, slaughter, and euthanasia of animals, as well as experience evaluating the welfare conditions of animals
  • Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to act with tact and diplomacy and maintain composure when faced with contentious issues
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills 
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Excellent verbal communication skills used to deliver information and training (formally and informally) to individuals and groups in a clear, organized manner

Desired:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Experience and/or advanced training related to areas such as: animal welfare, animal behaviour/ethology, infectious disease, disease control, epidemiology, regulatory veterinary medicine, veterinary public health, or a combination thereof would be considered an asset

Duties:
Reporting to the Chief Veterinary Officer, the Animal Welfare Veterinarian – Livestock & Companion Animals is the provincial expert and specialist for livestock and companion animal welfare in Manitoba. The position is responsible for enforcement of The Animal Care Act and other acts and regulations that relate to animal welfare standards in Manitoba.  
 

Apply to:

Advertisement # 38089
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9
Phone:  204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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