Competition Number: FFA.24.25.0039

Posted Date: April 05, 2024

Closing Date: No Closing Date

Employment Type: 1 Permanent

Division: Animal Health Division

Department: Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture

Position Group: NAPE - General Service

Location: St. John's

Salary: $47.77 - $56.45 per hour (CG-46), 35 hours per week

Benefits: Onboarding

Position Details

https://www.gov.nl.ca/ffa/department/contact-ahd/  

This position involves professional work in animal disease prevention, treatment and control within a designated region of the province.  The primary responsibility is to supply routine and emergency veterinary service to livestock producers. Other duties include disease surveillance and control programs, provision of veterinary services to horses, and veterinary assessment and professional witness in animal welfare investigations.   

Screening Criteria

1. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (Individuals nearing completion of their program are encouraged to apply)
2. Experience in veterinary medicine in farm animals and animal husbandry practices

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of veterinary medicine in farm animals and animal husbandry practices
2. Knowledge of legislation pertaining to animal health and protection (asset)
3. Diagnostic skills
4. Investigative skills
5. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal)
6. Ability to work independently
7. Ability to work in a team
8. Relationship building

Conditions of Employment

Information for Applications

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr. Beverly Dawe, Chief Veterinary Officer and Divisional Director at beverlydawe@gov.nl.ca or (709) 637-2042.

• The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values diversity in the work place and is an equal opportunity employer.
• Disability related accommodations and alternate formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting recruitment@gov.nl.ca, 709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required merit criteria.
• Applications that do not clearly demonstrate the required criteria will be screened-out.
• All applications must contain accurate contact information, including current mailing address, email address and phone number.
• All information submitted as part of this application must be factual, complete and current to date of submission.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.