Student Job Opportunity Student Laboratory Technician

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1 Student Laboratory Technician At the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the safety of Canada's food supply is central to everything we do. That's why the CFIA works from the farm gate to the consumer's plate to protect public health. We safeguard not just the food supply, but also the plants and animals upon which safe and high-quality food depends. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Microbiology Laboratory is an ISO accredited laboratory that analyzes food and environmental samples for the detection of microorganisms related to food safety and public health. Additionally, the laboratory is involved in the development, validation and verification of new analytical methods. Assist in the set up and microbiological analysis of food samples Use modern molecular biology tools to detect bacterial pathogens and toxins Participate in method development and validation projects Perform assigned QA duties under the supervision of the QA Coordinator or Microbiology Supervisor. o Security clearance o Valid driver s licence Work Location: Scarborough, Ontario An interview and reference checks will be required. Please send your resumé and cover letter to Brian Major, Microbiology Supervisor at Brian.Major@inspeciton.gc.ca

2 Multi Commodity Sampler plants. To support this effort, we are seeking enthusiastic students to provide support in the food programs by assisting with or completing field related activities. For more information about the CFIA, visit independently collect samples of food products both import and export including but not limited to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Fish, Processed Products, Dairy, Eggs, Meat etc. prepare sampling receipts as required for samples obtained travel to processing facilities, warehouses, retail outlets, greenhouses, importers or any other place where samples may need to be taken package and organize collected samples for shipping to the appropriate labs prepare electronic reports for sample submission to the labs using CFIA database systems organize and possibly prepare shipping documents electronically for courier services using CFIA accounts prepare a monthly report (MRRS) of detailing the work that has been completed each month interact with regulated parties in a professional manner when conducting sampling activities communicate effectively both orally and in writing as necessary to both regulated parities and internal staff when required (ie , phone, in person) attend appropriate training sessions and pass courses with a minimum grade (such as WHMIS, OSH and defensive driving) work independently and organize schedule to meet set deadlines o Security clearance o Undergo and pass a pre-placement health evaluation o Valid driver s licence Work Location: Kingsville, Guelph and Toronto, Ontario Please send your resumé and cover letter to Jaqueline St. Denis, Food Processing Supervisor at: jacqueline.st.denis@inspection.gc.ca or (519)

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4 Corporate Services Assistant plants. To support this effort, we are seeking enthusiastic students to provide a variety of administrative services. For more information about the CFIA, visit provide a variety of administrative, clerical/financial support to assigned manager(s) data entry into and maintenance of administrative databases prepare reports, letters, presentations, agendas and minutes maintain manual and electronic filing systems reception, mail, courier, stockroom duties provide customer service to clients website management book travel and accommodations fleet booking, coordination and oversight of maintenance project design/delivery as part of a team o Security clearance o Valid driver s licence Work Location: Guelph, Ontario An interview and reference checks will be required Please send your resumé and cover letter to Carol Austin, Administrative Services Coordinator at: carol.austin@inspection.gc.ca or (226)

5 Forestry and Horticulture Survey Student plants. To support this effort, we are seeking enthusiastic students to help CFIA inspectors in the fields. For more information about the CFIA, visit The summer students will be required to work in teams to complete various horticulture and forestry surveys in Central region. Some of the duties involved will include making visual assessments of plants for signs and symptoms of pests and diseases, setting up and maintaining insect traps, collecting plant and insect samples, submitting samples to the lab, using good notetaking skills to maintain survey data in the office and in the field, scheduling their own work and using a Global Position Systems (GPS) to mark locations of places surveyed. Surveys for the are still to be de determined but may involve walking through forests, crop fields and in/around established structures. Surveys may take part in remote locations and on uneven ground or terrain. o The student must have some background in any type of science. (Specialization in Forestry/Agriculture is an asset.) o The student must be willing to work outside in various climatic conditions. o A valid driver s license is required Work Location: Niagara Region (Hamilton + St. Catharines) and Toronto, Ontario Please send your resumé and cover letter to Julie Holmes, Plant Protection Program Officer at: Julie.Holmes@inspection.gc.ca or (905)

6 CFIA Summer Student: National Inspection Division plants. To support this effort, we are seeking enthusiastic students to provide a variety of administrative services. For more information about the CFIA, visit Data entry Quality assurance of databases Provide customer service to clients Correspondence with field staff Assisting with report writing o Security clearance Work Location: Guelph, Ontario Please send your resumé and cover letter to Krista Jackson, National Manager at: krista.jackson@inspection.gc.ca or (226)

7 Food Safety Support Barrie District Office plants. To support this effort, we are seeking enthusiastic students to help CFIA inspectors in the fields. For more information about the CFIA, visit Collecting and conducting food sampling in support of food safety complaints and investigations. Creating food sample submissions to the laboratory for further analysis. Travelling to field locations and collecting basic information in support of food safety complaints and investigations. Verifying the effectiveness of recall activities at food retail locations. Working on CFIA electronic systems to report on and document work. Assisting with other inspection duties as required. Travel will be required o Security Clearance o A valid driver s license is required Work Location: Barrie, Ontario An interview and reference checks will be required Please send your resumé and cover letter to Jan Choi, Administrative Assistant at: jan.choi@inspection.gc.ca or (905)

8 Inspection Services Administrative Assistant plants. To support this effort, we are seeking a business accounting student to assist the CFIA Planning and Resource Officer. For more information about the CFIA, visit Provide a variety of administrative, clerical and financial support Data entry into and maintenance of administrative and financial databases prepare reports, letters, presentations, agendas and minutes Maintain manual and electronic filing systems Collection of financial data from Managers Provide customer service to clients Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook Working knowledge and accuracy in business mathematics Book travel and accommodations Work and function as part of a team o Security Clearance Work Location: Barrie, Ontario Preference may be given to those who have completed business accounting courses Please send your resumé and cover letter to Vince Hookings, Planning and Resource Officer at vincent.hookings@inspection.gc.ca.

9 Developmental Meat Inspector (Student Placement) plants. To support this effort, we are seeking enthusiastic students to help CFIA inspectors in the fields. For more information about the CFIA, visit perform post-mortem inspection of hog portions, internal organs and carcasses make routine disposition on portions and internal organs identify carcasses requiring further evaluation by a Veterinarian o Security Clearance o undergo and pass a pre-placement health evaluation o Work Location: Burlington, Ontario Please send your resumé and cover letter to Tara M Paraszczuk, Assistant to the Inspection Manager at tara.paraszczuk@inspection.gc.ca