Food Safety Specialist

Government of Saskatchewan; Regina; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Saskatchewan is looking for a Food Safety Specialist to manage meat inspection programs and conduct policy analysis related to food safety. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in food science and meat science, along with the ability to engage with various industry stakeholders. This role offers a dynamic work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Vacation and earned days off

Inclusive work environments

Other leave options

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety regulations and meat science.
• Ability to summarize and explain food-related issues.
• Experience managing service delivery contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the domestic meat inspection program and contract management.
• Conduct policy analysis on food safety issues.
• Collaborate with industry groups and stakeholders.

Skills

Food safety

Meat science

Policy analysis

Organizational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Undergraduate degree in Food Science

M.Sc. in Food Science specializing in food chemistry, microbiology, or food processing

Job description

Food Safety Specialist - RES007317

Employment Type: SGEU Term, 9 months or more

Location: Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture

Salary Range: $41.174 - $51.598 hourly

Grade: SGEU.12

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture’s Livestock Branch is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and innovative individual to join our team as a Food Safety Specialist.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the domestic meat inspection program, including licensing, auditing domestic meat plants (slaughter and processing), and contract management.
• Understand the food and meat regulatory environments in Saskatchewan and Canada.
• Perform policy analysis on the meat and food sector in Saskatchewan and Canada, focusing on competitive, regulatory, and food safety issues that may impact the economic viability and development of Saskatchewan's food industry.
• Anticipate, identify, and monitor existing and emerging safety and food policy issues and assess their impact on the Saskatchewan food industry.
• Identify appropriate policies, modifications, and programming to advance the food sector in Saskatchewan.
• Collaborate with industry groups, agri-food businesses, and food processors to understand sector needs.
• Engage with other branches within the Ministry, other provincial ministries, and federal, provincial, and territorial partners on meat and food safety policies.

Ideal Candidate:

• Possesses knowledge of food safety and meat science.
• Understands the Canadian and Saskatchewan food processing industries, including production, marketing, development, transportation, and storage.
• Can summarize and explain issues and analysis related to food and meat science effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Has the ability to manage service delivery contracts.
• Can develop and maintain partnerships with stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Qualifications:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Food Science, complemented by industry experience, or
• Completion of an M.Sc. degree in Food Science, with specialization in food chemistry, microbiology, and/or food processing.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work environment for talented individuals.
• Vacation, earned days off (EDO), and other leave options (maternity/paternity/adoption, family/personal leave, sick leave).
• Inclusive work environments.

The successful candidate must be a team player, capable of leading and collaborating, with a reputation for integrity, service excellence, and innovation.

We are committed to workplace diversity.

Hours of Work: 37.33 hours/week, averaged over 4 weeks (B - SGEU Field)