BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Abbotsford (On-Site)

The salary listed does not include the Veterinary Qualification Differential ($5000-$10000) and the additional 7% Overtime Shift Standy (OSS) provision that can be taken as time off or salary on an annual basis which is on top of four (4) weeks annual leave.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 1 day at home per week subject or an approved telework agreement.

Employees of the BC Public Servie muste be located in BC at the time of employment.

Section Head, Veterinary Pathology
$97,175.34 - $128,464.76 annually

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 program areas: the Animal Health Centre, the Plant Health Unit, and the Business Unit.

The Section Head, Veterinary Pathology is responsible for managing the Veterinary Pathology Section and supervising veterinary pathologists, which includes assigning work, developing, and evaluating performance plans, and assisting with performance management. This position also provides expertise in the specialty area of veterinary diagnostic pathology.  The Section Head, Veterinary Pathology also contributes to the maintenance and development of relevant standard operating procedures within the quality management system of the Animal Health Centre.

Qualifications for this role include:

• 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 evaulation of performance plans and professional development and continuous education plans.

For more information and to apply online by January 29, 2024, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/108761