Seasonal Primary Inspector Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Plant Health Insect Surveys and Vessel Inspections Closing date: October 21, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time Reference number ICA26J-121196-000030 Selection process number 26-ICA-WEST-OE-TERM-WSTBCPF-189 Location Abbotsford (British Columbia), Burnaby (British Columbia), Kelowna (British Columbia), Oliver (British Columbia), Parksville (British Columbia), Surrey (British Columbia), Victoria (British Columbia) Salary $53,548 to $67,753 - Salary under review Level EG-01 Who can apply Persons residing in British Columbia, Canada.

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On this page About the position Duties Seasonal Plant Health Insect Survey and Vessel Inspections for the Flighted Spongy Moth program.

Secondary duties may include import inspections, soil sampling or other duties as deemed appropriate.

These duties involve extensive standing, walking and/or cycling, possibly more than 16 kilometers a day, in variable weather conditions, frequent bending at the knee and hip, craning of the neck, boarding vessels, and climbing of ladders (up to 8 feet).

This work typically begins late winter or early spring and ends late summer or mid fall depending on the specific work unit.

Work environment We offer a bilingual, science-based environment, with excellent benefits, flexible schedule, opportunities for advancement, an emphasis on learning and development, strong and active Diversity Networks, and a high level of employee satisfaction.

Our workforce is rich in unique identities, experiences and perspectives which are the foundation of our collective talent and strength! Intent of the process A pool of qualified candidates will be established.

This pool may be used to staff positions with similar qualifications, various conditions of employment and/or various tenures including term appointments or assignments.

Important messages The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is a separate employer and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act.

The CFIA considers applications from individuals who have legal status to work in Canada and does not give preference to Canadian citizens.

Personal information is obtained for the purpose of determining an individual’s competence and suitability for employment.

If a staffing complaint questions this determination, please be advised that relevant personal information you will provide in the course of this staffing process may be disclosed to substantiate the staffing decision.

During the application or assessment process both cheating and plagiarism are considered forms of misconduct and are not permitted.

Any person found cheating, including those who help others to cheat, may be subject to removal from the staffing process.

We will only accept applications received through the GC Jobs website, therefore you must submit your application by clicking on “Apply” in this advertisement.

Persons who are unable to apply online must use the “Hiring organization contact” below, prior to the closing date, to request specialized accommodation.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning some of the qualifications.

Your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your resume may only be used to validate this information.

Incomplete responses to the screening questions, e.g. “please see resume”, could result in your application being rejected.

Conditions of employment Reliability Status security clearance - Applicants who have not lived in Canada for the past five (or ten, depending on security level) years may be required to submit a police certificate from each country in which they have lived for six months or more during this period, as well as other documentation required for the security screening process.

Failure to submit this documentation if requested will eliminate the application from further consideration.

Learn more about . OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTThe following conditions of employment are required for an appointment: • Adherence to the CFIA Code of Conduct. • Adherence to the CFIA Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Policy. • Compliance with the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector. • Legal status to accept employment for the entire period of employment.





Any of the following conditions of employment may be required for an appointment: • Medical suitability: Pass a Pre-placement Health Evaluation and Periodic Health Evaluation. • Willing and available to work overtime, as required. • To have and maintain a valid driver’s license. • To assume responsibility for making transportation arrangements to get to diverse and distant work sites in a timely and efficient manner. • To use in the prescribed circumstances and manner all prescribed safety materials, equipment, devices and clothing. • Willing and able to be immunized as indicated by job risk, location, overseas travel and other identified risks. • Willing and available to travel frequently, as required. • Willing to work in various locations, including third-party premises. • Willing and able to work in environmentally challenging or physically demanding conditions and with pathogens in high security laboratory biocontainment or with potential allergens. • Willing and able to work in environmentally challenging or physically demanding conditions including at heights, on and over water, aboard vessels in adverse weather and varying light conditions.

You need (essential for the job) Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following ESSENTIAL EDUCATIONEEd1: For individuals who are not current or former employees of CFIA: • Completion of post-secondary* education specializing in relevant technical sciences. • a preference will be applied for: university graduation with specialization in a field related to the functions of the position

For individuals who are currently employees of CFIA, or who have inspection experience with CFIA or its precursor departments: • Completion of post-secondary* education OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.*The definition for post-secondary education for this opportunity includes: certificates, diplomas and applied degrees in an area of study in relevant technical sciences as listed below.

Specializations can include (but are not limited to): Plant Programs: Integrated Pest Management, Horticulture, Silviculture, Ecology, Forestry, Botany, Crop Production, Agriculture, Environment and General Biology.

For General Biology degrees or other specializations you must state how your program (or components of) and/or specialization relates to Plant Health in the CFIA.

We encourage students in their final year who will complete their current education program of study by June 15, 2027, to apply.

Your application will be assessed along with others and, if you are deemed otherwise qualified, you will be placed in a pool of candidates upon receipt of education credentials.

Candidates must meet education requirements prior to appointment.

If you are selected for further consideration in this staffing process, you will be asked to provide proof of your education credentials at a later date.

Applicants submitting education credentials from a non-Canadian institution are responsible for obtaining certification that these credentials are the equivalent of the Canadian education level required for the position.

Learn more about . ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCEEE1: Experience in data collection and data entry.

Applied / assessed at a later date ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIESEC1: Effective Interpersonal Relationships EC2: Judgement and Decision-Making EC3: Working Independently EC4: Written Communication EC5: Oral Communication Language requirements (essential for the job) Applied / assessed at a later date English essential - You are entitled to participate in the staffing process in the official language of your choice.

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You may need (asset qualifications) May be applied / assessed at a later date ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATIONAEd1: Clean Drivers abstract (2 years)ASSET EXPERIENCEAEx1: Experience using interviewing techniques to gather data. AEx2: Experience providing service to clients. AEx3: Experience in an agricultural environment. AEx4: Experience conducting surveys for plant pests and diseases. AEx5:



Experience in working in a greenhouse and/or nursery. AEx6: Experience working in Industrial Environments (Container terminals, freighter vessels, railyards, etc). AEx7: Experience using a bicycle/ebike to commute in traffic, following the rules of the road.ASSET KNOWLEDGEAK1: Knowledge of Plant Identification. AK2: Knowledge of Quarantine and Regulated Pests/Disease.AC1: Initiative Our commitment We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process.

If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

At the CFIA this commitment goes beyond the hiring process.

We are committed to ensuring that all employees have equal, barrier-free access to opportunities; that they can work to the best of their abilities and fully participate in work events.

Recognizing where situations require accommodations, we have established several supports and services in the workplace which help to ensure a fair, timely and consistent approach to access.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves.

We promote employment equity and encourage you to if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Learn more about . ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDSA representative workforce is a core priority for the CFIA.

First consideration for an appointment may be given to qualified candidates who, at the time of application, indicate they belong to one of the following Employment Equity (EE) groups (self-declaration): Indigenous Peoples, Women, Members of Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

Note that the CFIA has chosen to adopt the Accessible Canada Act definition of Disability for self-declaration, which includes any physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment – or a functional limitation – whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person's full and equal participation in society.

Please apply this definition when completing the Self-Declaration Form for Members of Employment Equity Groups as part of your application.

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Information you must provide Your résumé A cover letter - A covering letter that clearly details how you meet the essential experience and education.

Candidates must use these factors as headers and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating how they meet each factor using concrete examples. A Concrete example must include information pertaining to a particular time, place, situation and the outcome of the situation.

Your cumulative response should be short and concise.

Use the STAR model: describe the Situation/Task, Acting and Results.

Choose examples where the complexity, impact and degree of difficulty are sufficient to adequately demonstrate the breadth and depth of the experience you have.

Make sure your examples focus on what you have done.

When referring to team experience, clearly describe the role you played and how it differed from the role of the other team members.

For example, it would be better to avoid using formulas like “We decided to…”, “We organized a…”, “We have the feeling that…” any reference to actions of others should only serve as context for your actions.

Try to formulate your example in the first person (i.e.: “I did.., “I thought…”, and “I said…”).

Only candidates who submit a cover letter respecting the above requirements will be considered.

Respond to a text question addressing the following For this staffing process, the CFIA will communicate with you by email.

You must provide a valid email address to which you wish to receive communication regarding this staffing process.

Contact information for 2 references; at least one (1) of whom is your current supervisor.

We'd like to thank all those who apply.

However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hiring organization contact Name: Kate Mumford, Inspection Manager Email address: Date modified: 2026-10-01

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