Provincial Veterinarian - Animal Welfare

VT6 Veterinary Officer 6

Regular/full-time

Department of Agriculture

Animal Health and Welfare, Industry Advancement

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44058

Salary(s): VT6 $118,869.00 - $166,397.00 per year

Closing Date: May 29, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.

Introduction

Manitoba Agriculture works collaboratively with citizens, industry, governments and other stakeholders to enable the sustainable development and strengthen the resilience of Manitoba's agriculture and food processing industries. Skilled, passionate and engaged staff that embrace innovation and continuous improvement are key to the department's success.

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form and a resume. See below for further instructions.

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Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Manitoba or eligible for full licensure with the ability to attain prior to hire
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when emergencies dictate. Must be able to travel provincially, nationally and internationally
• A valid class 5 driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel
• Must be able to travel
• Physically capable to perform the duties of the position including moving animals and carcasses and working psychologically demanding field work under adverse conditions
• Must provide satisfactory criminal record check and be legally entitled to use firearms, as well as handle and administer narcotic drugs Qualifications:

Essential:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an educational institution accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association or American Veterinary Medical Association, or successful completion of the North American Licensing Exam (NAVLE) and other pre-requisite exams required to obtain a full license to practice veterinary medicine in Manitoba. An advanced degree in veterinary medicine with focus on animal welfare is preferred.

• Proven leadership abilities to create and support strategic partnerships and approaches to animal welfare. Equivalencies will be considered.

• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence outcomes aligned with corporate objectives while respecting the views of stakeholders, which may include other jurisdictions.

• Experience providing leadership in the design and implementation of legislation, policies and/or programs.

• Experience working at a management level in government, or an organization focussed on animal welfare or health, with a preference for animal welfare focus.

• Strong political acumen demonstrated through experience providing advice to senior management on complex topics and sensitive issues and approaches.

• Experience in leading and managing staff, including performance management, recruitment, retention, coaching and training and creating a diverse workforce.

• Demonstrated ability to leverage opportunities for innovation and collaboration, find creative solutions to issues, and successfully manage change.

• Experience translating strategic priorities into clear operational and business plans and experience with measurement systems.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience making presentations, and documents to present options to influence and inform decisions. Desired:

• Experience building relationships with Indigenous peoples and implementing the principles of reconciliation. Duties:

The Provincial Veterinarian provides provincial and departmental leadership on animal welfare, with influence and program advice and support to the production and processing of commercial livestock and poultry animals (welfare surveillance and enforcement as it relates to the department’s abattoir inspection program); supports economic development efforts of the department and government as a whole through animal welfare assurance systems and enforcement; and leads welfare assurance and enforcement for companion animals.

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Talent Acquisition - Executive Recruitment

Human Resource Services

608-330 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0C4

Phone: 204-945-6892

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: PSCExecutivejobs@gov.mb.ca

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.