Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness
Division: Animal Health and Welfare Branch
City: Lindsay
Job term: 1 Permanent
Job code: 60704 - Agricultural Specialist 3
$1,349.34 - $1,697.54 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you interested in contributing to the advancement of animal health, food safety as well as the promotion of animal welfare in Ontario?
If so, please consider this opportunity to play a role in monitoring compliance with Ontario's animal health and welfare regulatory programs.
About the job conduct inspections at facilities in Ontario, including but not limited to livestock sales, livestock medicines and pound facilities to monitor compliance with animal health and welfare statutes and regulations
assist producers/owners and facility operators in identifying and assessing animal health and welfare risks
serve as a technical resource related to the interpretation of animal health and welfare statutes, regulations, codes of practice and standards
assist in the design and delivery of educational materials to industry stakeholders
What you bring to the team Mandatory requirement: Valid G Ontario driver's license to travel to locations not accessible by public transit.
Technical knowledge: You have experience conducting animal health and welfare examinations and assessments.
You have knowledge of biosecurity practices and acceptable euthanasia methods.
You have knowledge of the statutes, regulations, codes of practice and standards related to animal health and welfare.
You have knowledge of animal behaviour, livestock husbandry and are able to employ appropriate animal handling techniques.
Communication and interpersonal skills: You have oral communication skills to explain technical information, regulations, codes of practice and standards to producers/owners and facility operators.
You have written communication skills to prepare inspection reports, educational materials, project plans, warning letters and various other documents.




You have interpersonal skills to sustain positive relationships in potentially adversarial and emotional situations.
Influence and persuasion skills: You are able to persuade producers/owners and facility operators to adopt and implement appropriate animal health and welfare practices and standards.
You are able to promote and influence compliance with animal health and welfare regulations.
You have mediation, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to effectively impact and influence the actions of others when there are differing opinions and conflicting interests.
Analytical and problem-solving skills: You have experience conducting inspections, identifying animal health and welfare risks and situations of non-compliance.
You are able to develop and implement risk management plans or solutions based on identified risks and gain compliance.
You are able to proactively assess industry needs with respect to existing/emerging animal health and welfare issues.
You are able to manage complex issues involving multiple regulatory statutes/programs and overlapping authorities.
Don't meet every qualification? If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations,



gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
accessibility
Anti-Racism Policy
What we offer The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:
a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
group health, dental, life and disability advantages
a range of vacation and leave options
an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services
Language requirements and assessment All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

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📌 Animal Health and Welfare Officer (Ontario)
🏢 Fonction publique de l'Ontario
📍 Ontario