Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture Veterinarian 1 (A)-2(B) (Temporary) (Truro) Temporary in Truro, NS

Overview

Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture

Branch Truro NS CA

Position:
Veterinarian 1 (A)-2(B) (Temporary) (Truro)
Location:
Truro, NS

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and meet the qualifications for license to practice with the Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association….

Please quote Competition # NSFA1139NS

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your application form, cover letter, or on your resume.

This is a temporary assignment ending January 2017.

Duties:

Reporting to the Chief Aquatic Animal Health Veterinarian, the incumbent will apply standard veterinary practice to aquatic animals including preventing, diagnosing and treatment. Extensive travel required to remote farming sites. The candidate will frequently consult with farmers to respond to emergency and general population health issues. The candidate must apply provincial aquatic health policy and regulations and work closely with provincial and national officials to participate in disease surveillance programs. The candidate must be capable of supervising an aquatic animal health lab and work closely with other aquatic animal health professionals and facilities.

Qualifications:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and meet the qualifications for license to practice with the Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association.

The candidate must have excellent communication skills with clients, colleagues and other government officials. Background and training in aquatic animal health is an asset. The candidate must be capable of extensive travel, work in remote areas, on the water around fish farms and boats, working extended hours and be available for on-call duty. A driver’s license is required as well as computer literacy.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer or will result in termination of your employment.

Pay Grade: PR 14 – PR 19

Salary Range: $60,352 – $90,066

Closing Date: May 31, 2016

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union. Applicants applying for this opportunity must clearly indicate in their covering letter or resume that he/she is currently a Nova Scotia Government Civil Service Employee and a member of the NSGEU and include their Employee ID. Failure to do so means that your application will not be given first consideration and will only be included if external applications are pursued. Your Employee Self-Serve access will allow you to confirm what your employment status and ID number are prior to applying for this restricted position.

External applicants and current casual Nova Scotia Government employees will only be considered if there are no qualified Nova Scotia Government Civil Service NSGEU bargaining unit candidates.

To Apply:

• Please demonstrate in your application how you meet the above qualifications. In your cover letter identify the competition number, position and department.

• Please ensure that your cover letter and resume are combined into one document .

• To apply for this position, simply click on the “Apply Online Now” button. To serve you better, we are using a user-friendly on-line application system through Career Beacon. Online applications are required and will provide benefits for you, as outlined below. All submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date.

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• Benefits of applying online – The system will allow us to send an immediate confirmation email that your application was received. In addition, you can store your application on the system and access a copy of it as well as the posting at a later date if needed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.