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Form of workVET LEADER - Section Head, Veterinary Pathology
Position Classification
Veterinary Leader
Union
PEA
Work Options
On-Site
Location
Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$97,175.34 - $128,464.76 annually
Close Date
1/29/2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Agriculture and Food
Ministry Branch / Division
Plant and Animal Health/Science, Policy and Inspection
Job Summary
Lead a highly-skilled team to advance cutting edge veterinary diagnostic services
The Plant and Animal Health Branch supports the sustainability of animal and plant agriculture, while serving to protect the well-being of the people of the province through surveillance, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and the development of strategies to address identified risks. The Plant and Animal Health Branch consists of three key programs: the Animal Health Centre, the Plant Health Unit, and the Business Unit.
The Animal Health Centre is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard and is an American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) accredited provincial veterinary diagnostic laboratory that provides comprehensive veterinary diagnostic services in order to protect the health of all animals in B.C. by supporting disease prevention, management and control strategies. The Centre protects human health with the timely and accurate diagnosis of zoonotic diseases that transmit from animals to humans, in both the public health and the food safety sectors. The Animal Health Centre supports the principles of One Health and provides a strong collaborative work environment with a focus on continuous learning and collegial support.
Reporting to the Animal Health Centre Director, the position is responsible for managing Veterinary Pathology Section and supervising veterinary pathologists. This position also provides expertise in the specialty area of veterinary diagnostic pathology.
Job Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent.
- Must be eligible for a public practice license from the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia (CVBC) or an equivalent Veterinary Licensing body in North America. The successful candidate must achieve an appropriate license to practice within 3 months of an offer of employment.
- Formal postgraduate training to the Masters level in Veterinary Diagnostic Pathology with eligibility for Board certification with the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP).
- Five (5) years of relevant experience in diagnostic Veterinary Pathology.
- Two (2) or more years of demonstrated experience in a leadership and a supervisory role with similar responsibilities including assignment of work, development and evaluation of performance plans and professional development and continuous education plans.
Preference may be given to candidate with:
- A Ph.D. in Veterinary Pathology and/or Board certification with the American College of Veterinary Pathologist (ACVP) or other recognized Veterinary Pathology certification granting body.
- Six (6) or more years of relevant experience in diagnostic Veterinary Pathology.
- Five (5) or more years of demonstrated experience in a leadership and a supervisory role with similar responsibilities including assignment of work, development and evaluation of performance plans and professional development and continuous education plans.
- Experience working in an accredited (AAVLD or ISO/IEC 17025) veterinary diagnostic laboratory.
- Veterinary practice experience, and/or familiarity with agricultural livestock production systems.
Willingness Statements & Provisos
- Must obtain rabies vaccination upon employment (if not previously vaccinated) and required to participate in the rabies vaccination and titre program.
- Meet safety standards of Work Safe BC.
- Valid B.C. driver's licence.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Tomy.Joseph@gov.bc.ca
About this Position:
Salary listed does not include the Veterinary Qualification Differential ($5000-$10000) and the additional 7% Overtime Shift Standby (OSS) provision that can be taken astaken as time off or salary on an annual basis which is on top offour (4)weeks annual leave.
In addition to the base salary for Professional Employee Association members, there is an allowance to cover professional fees, strong dental and medical plans and much more .
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 1 day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
In addition to this exciting opportunity, the BC Public Service is an award-winning employer in British Columbia, including such accolades as being one of BC's Top Employers for 2017, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2017 and one of Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers in 2017. The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits , including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
Job Category
Scientific and Technical
