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Surveillance Veterinarian

Government of Alberta -
Edmonton, AB

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Job details

Permanent
$98,596–$130,720 a year

Qualifications

Class 5 Licence
Doctoral degree
Writing skills
Surveillance
Food safety

Full job description

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 84925
Ministry: Agriculture and Irrigation
Location: Update Edmonton, Airdrie or Lethbridge
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 20, 2026
Classification: Level 3 Veterinarian (Opted out and excluded)
Salary: $3,777.63 to $5,008.42 bi-weekly ($98,596 - $130,720/year)

The successful candidate may receive an additional market modifier up to 18% at the discretion of the Manager and Deputy Minister.

There are three sections within the Animal Health and Assurance Branch (AHAB): the Office of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian, Animal Health, and Inspection and Investigation.

AHAB works closely with Alberta's livestock industries to ensure that the province has:

robust animal health surveillance systems.
well supported animal welfare and food safety systems.
rigorous emergency and disease response plans.
premise identification to support national traceability.
effective inspection programs.

Role Responsibilities

Join a dynamic team dedicated to protecting Alberta’s animal and public health. In this high-impact role, you will lead critical disease investigations, shape provincial surveillance efforts, and collaborate with key partners across government, industry, and health sectors. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply advanced veterinary expertise to real-world challenges and play a pivotal role in safeguarding both animal populations and the public from emerging health risks.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead investigations and response activities for reportable animal diseases, ensuring compliance with the Animal Health Act and established protocols.
Develop, implement, and maintain provincial disease response plans, participating in emergency response as both a technical specialist and incident command member.
Support and coordinate provincial animal health programs (e.g., rabies), collaborating with government, health agencies, and industry stakeholders.
Lead and maintain scientifically rigorous livestock and poultry health surveillance programs to identify, monitor, and report on animal health issues and emerging risks.
Collect, analyze, and interpret surveillance data to detect serious animal health and zoonotic disease concerns.
Represent Alberta on regional and national committees related to animal health surveillance, disease preparedness, and response coordination.
Communicate surveillance findings and technical information to stakeholders, including government, industry, veterinarians, researchers, and the public.
Prepare and deliver clear verbal and written reports on livestock and poultry health and food safety surveillance to producers, leadership, and peers, supporting reliable information sharing for industry and public awareness in Alberta.
Coordinate laboratory and post-mortem operations, directing technical staff in sample collection and processing.
Provide expert consultation and services, including responding to public and veterinary inquiries, after-hours coverage, preparing briefing materials, and certifying animal health for industry activities (e.g., export, product sales).

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

Systems Thinking - Integrates broader context into planning:

Plans for how current situation is affected by broader trends.
Integrates issues, political environment and risks when considering possible actions.
Supports organization vision and goals through strategy.
Addresses that challenge progress.

Creative Problem Solving - Creates the environment for innovative problem solving:

Generates new ways of thinking; ensures right questions are being asked about a problem.
Eliminates barriers to creativity and innovation.
Encourages a culture of innovation.

Develop Networks - Leverages relationships to build input and perspective:

Looks broadly to engage stakeholders.
Open to perspectives towards long-term goals.
Actively seeks input into change initiatives.
Maintains stakeholder relationships.

Agility - Proactively incorporates change into processes:

Creates opportunities for improvement.
Is aware of and adapts to changing priorities.
Remains objective under pressure and supports others to manage their emotions.
Proactively explains impact of change on roles, and integrates change in existing work.
Readily adapts plans and practices.

Build Collaborative Environments - Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes:

Involves stakeholders and shares resources.
Positively resolves conflict through coaching and facilitated discussion.
Uses enthusiasm to motivate and guide others.
Acknowledges and works with diverse perspectives for achieving outcomes.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement for this Role:

University graduation with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), plus five (5) years experience in livestock veterinary practice and/or public veterinary practice, demonstrating expertise in livestock health.

Equivalency:

Master or PhD level training may be considered in lieu of experience on a one-for-one basis.

Additional Requirements:

Eligibility for licensure with the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
A valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

Assets:

Field-based experience with livestock (i.e. cattle and poultry).
Advanced knowledge of animal health, zoonotic disease and food safety issues.
Knowledge of livestock and poultry industry in Alberta.
Advanced knowledge of animal health surveillance.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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Notes

Position Information:

Edmonton (O.S. Longman building, 6909 - 116 Street, Edmonton, AB T6H 4P2). Will also consider Airdrie or Lethbridge locations as well.
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (permanent full-time).
Monday to Friday (08:15 am-16:30 pm).
Evening and weekend work is sometimes required.
As part of Disease investigations on farms, this position requires travel to rural Alberta towns and regional offices (Lethbridge, Airdrie and Fairview) and may entail overnight stays away from home base.

Additional Applicant Information:

Final candidates may be required to undergo a written assignment demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interviews.
This position will require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

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Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
Professional learning and development -
Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Sam Thomas Mathew at [email protected].

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