Operations Coordinator (Temporary Full-Time

Ministry: Agriculture and Irrigation
Full or Part-Time: Full time
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (2 year term)
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 1 (M42Z1)
Salary: $4,167.18 to $5,685.80 bi-weekly ($108,763 - $148,399/year)

The Trade, Investment and Food Safety (TIFS) Division expands and diversifies Alberta’s food and bioproduct manufacturing sector in local and global markets while also providing effective food safety assurance systems.

Albertans expect safe, wholesome meat and dairy products from livestock animals that have been treated with care and respect. The Meat and Dairy Inspection Section (MDIS ) licenses and regulates provincialmeat facilities (slaughter and processing), mobile butchers and dairy processors in accordance with the Meat Inspection Act and Regulation and the Dairy Industry Act and Dairy Industry Regulation.

MDIS works with licence applicants and licensed operators to ensure they are complying with legislated requirements and standards. The section also engages and collaborates with stakeholders and other regulatory partners, such as the Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) in matters regarding food safety risk and the safe production of meat and dairy products for Albertans.
We’re looking for a strong, people focused leader to join our team as Operations Manager, South .

You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing operational policies and procedures that support effective regulatory oversight and build confidence in Alberta’s food safety system. Leading a dedicated team of two regional supervisors , you will guide the delivery of daily inspection operations carried out by approximately 30 meat inspectors —ensuring consistency, professionalism, and compliance with legislative requirements.

Apply and help shape the future of food safety in Alberta.

Lead regional meat inspection operations , ensuring legislated food safety, animal welfare, and regulatory requirements are met efficiently, safely and professionally across provincially licensed facilities.
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of operations to support the delivery of the provincial meat and dairy inspection program within the region . Provide expert operational and enforcement guidance through risk analysis, investigations, committee participation, and collaboration on food safety and animal welfare issues.
Develop and maintain inspection directives, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidance , ensuring inspectors and industry have clear, plain language direction and consistent program delivery.
Manage, coach and motivate a geographically dispersed regulatory team , providing coaching, performance management, training, and strategic resource allocation to meet regional priorities.
Ensure strong financial stewardship , managing a ~$3.5M regional budget, tracking expenditures, supporting forecasting, and identifying efficiencies in line with Treasury Board policies.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. Agility - Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks:
Forecasts and proactively addresses project challenges.
Develop Networks - Leverages relationships to build input and perspective:
Open to perspectives towards long-term goals.
Creative Problem Solving - Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues:
Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems.
A university degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Animal Health, Agriculture, veterinary sciences or related, plus six (6) years progressively responsible related experience leading teams conducting regulatory assurance.

Preference will be given to those with direct management and leadership experience.

Assets :
Familiarity with applicable legislation, regulations, frameworks and guidelines (Meat Inspection Act, Animal Protection Act, Livestock Identification and Commerce Act).
Strong scientific and technical expertise in food safety, microbiology, zoonotic diseases, livestock pathology, surveillance, inspection processes, meat processing, research methodologies, and data analysis.
Proven ability to lead complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
Comprehensive experience in occupational health and safety programs, incident command systems, emergency response, and enterprise-level risk management to ensure operational continuity and public safety.
Office located in Airdrie or Lethbridge (Select preference in the pre-screening section).
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (full time).
Monday to Friday (08:15 am-16:30 pm).
This position will require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.
Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interviews.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Working for the Alberta Public Service -
Pension plan: Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP)
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