Veterinary Technologist

Job Information
Job Title: Veterinary Technologist
Job Requisition ID: 55606
Ministry: Agriculture and Irrigation
Location: Fairview, AB - providing service to northwestern Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Part Time
Hours of Work: 21.75 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 2, 2024
Classification: Technologies 3 (124TNA)
Salary: $1,224.67 to $1,581.85 bi-weekly ($31,963 - $41,286/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is responsible for the policies, legislation, regulations, programs, and services that enable Alberta’s agriculture and food sectors to flourish and contribute to Alberta’s economic recovery and growth. The ministry’s role is diverse, ranging from food safety and industry growth and diversification to increasing investment and supporting growth in rural Alberta. The ministry also supports foundational programs like irrigation and agricultural societies that help create strong rural communities and resilient agriculture sectors. For more information about the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation please visit our website at: The Animal Health and Assurance Branch (AHAB) consists of the Office of the Executive Director, Office of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian and three sections: Inspection and Investigation, Animal Health, Animal Welfare and Traceability.

AHAB works closely with Alberta’s livestock industries to ensure that the province has:

• robust animal health founded on surveillance,
• animal welfare and food safety systems,
• emergency and disease response,
• premise identification to support national traceability,
• effective inspection program.

Animal Health Surveillance Unit is staffed by veterinarians, veterinary technologists, data and mapping analysts and policy advisors. We do animal health surveillance, with industry, and in response to reportable disease. We work with industry, producers, and municipalities to understand and test for diseases that are risks to animals, food safety or people.

Role Responsibilities

Are you interested in providing technical support to pathologists, toxicologists and surveillance veterinarians? Are you interested in assisting in public health? Do you have good communication skills & like to collaborate & solve problems? If so, this opportunity with the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is the position for you!The Veterinary Technologist is a member of an animal health team in four locations across Alberta that participate in animal health surveillance activities for new and emerging diseases, responding to disease outbreaks, assisting in public health and assisting Alberta's livestock and poultry industries. Collaborating with livestock producers, veterinarians & scientists across the province, the Veterinary Technologist plays a key role in success for Alberta's livestock industries. Veterinary Technologist responsibilities:

• Post mortem room support including receiving, preparation and collection of samples for chronic wasting disease, rabies and salmonella among others. This position must properly identify samples, ship and dispose of extraneous tissues. Samples may come from domestic and wild animals (i.e. elk, skunks, poultry, environmental)
• Field visits to assist in investigations, collect samples or deliver quarantines
• Maintaining supplies, housekeeping and cleaning and disinfection of post mortem room and facility to maintain CL2 Agric biosecurity standards and adhering to biosecurity standards at site visits
• Maintain quality control of instruments and equipment
• Administrative responsibilities related to managing work at the site, calls related to surveillance programs and receiving submissions. This person is also responsible for maintaining electronic and physical records and standard operating procedures

If this sounds like you, apply today, and see how your expertise can help better the lives of Albertans!

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

The following are the competencies of a Veterinary Technologist:

• Creative Problem Solving: Develops solutions to complex problems conscious of the development, conservation, and use of resources;
  
• Drive for Results: Strives to exceed objectives and maximize resources to achieve results aligned with the goals of the department, considerate to both internal and external stakeholders;
  
• Develop Networks: Maintains close relations with all stakeholders, actively incorporates the needs of the broader group, and ensures overall client satisfaction;
  
• Build Collaborative Environments: Takes a collaborative approach with your work to foster open communication and leverage team skills;
  
• Agility: identifies alternative approaches in uncertain, complex situations, supporting others in determining and assessing strategy;
  
• Systems Thinking: Considers the changing environment, recognizing the work impacting a vast network of stakeholders;
  
• Develop Self and Others: Aims to learn from experiences, shift, and keep current with our skills and knowledge to remain competitive.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements for the Role:

• Two (2) year technical diploma in animal health technology
• Eligible for membership in the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association

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Notes

• Office located in: Fairview, AB - providing service to northwestern Alberta
• Hours of Work: 21.75 hours per week (permanent part time)
• The office is open Monday to Thursday (8:15 am to 4:30 pm). The successful candidate will work the equivalent of 3 days per week
  • Flexibility in the days worked from week to week is an asset.
• Some travel is required during regular business hours for on-farm disease investigations.
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract is required
• Ability to lift and move animal tissues up to 35 kg
• Occasional overtime is required, staying longer on some days or some weekends
  • Overtime is compensated with time in lieu

Additional Applicant Information:

• A cover letter is required.
• Final candidates may be required to undergo a practical test demonstrating skills and abilities after interviews

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Ex: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017) What we offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service -
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
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• Professional learning and development -
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• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

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It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application. Closing Statement This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, please contact Christina Tataryn at [email protected] .