Meat Inspector - Lethbridge Region

Job Information

Job Title : Meat Inspector – Lethbridge Region

Job Requisition ID : 79323

Ministry : Agriculture and Irrigation

Location : Brooks, AB

Full or Part-Time : Full Time

Hours of Work : 36.25 hours per week

Permanent / Temporary : Permanent

Scope : Open Competition

Closing Date : February 17, 2026

Classification : Technologies 4

Salary : $2,442.94 - $3,199.46 bi-weekly ($63,761 - $83,506 yearly)

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is responsible for policies, legislation, regulations, programs and services that enable Alberta’s agriculture and food sectors to flourish and contribute to Alberta’s economic recovery and growth. The ministry’s role is diverse, ranging from food safety and industry growth and diversification to increasing investment and supporting growth in rural Alberta. The ministry also supports foundational programs like irrigation and agricultural societies that help create strong rural communities and resilient agriculture sectors. For more information about the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation please visit our website at : https : / / www.alberta.ca / agriculture-and-irrigation.aspx .

Role Responsibilities

Want to make a difference in Albertans’ lives? Do you want to help contribute to the safety of meat that Albertans eat? If you answered yes to these questions then we want you! We are currently looking to hire a Permanent Full Time Meat Inspector for the Lethbridge Inspection region. As a Meat Inspector, you will be responsible for providing slaughter inspection services on kill floors at provincial abattoirs.

Duties While Performing Kill Floor Inspection Services Will Include

• Pre-operation inspection.
• Ante and post-mortem examination of animals.
• Completion of time reporting.
• Relevant inspection documentation.

This position is a regulatory role and involves the onsite enforcement of provincial statutes administered by the Meat & Dairy Inspection Section (MDIS). The MDIS is responsible for providing regulatory inspection service to approximately 120 licensed red meat and poultry abattoirs across Alberta.

Join the Meat Inspector Team and help play a role in maintaining Alberta's reputation for excellence in food safety!

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This Link Will Assist You With Understanding Competencies https : / / www.alberta.ca / system / files / custom_downloaded_images / psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf .

Below is a list of APS competencies critical for success in this role :

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standard :

Equivalencies : Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Preference Will Be Given To Those With :

Meat inspection experience may not be substituted with other education or experience.

Assets

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