Canadian Food Inspection Agency, CAN

We are dedicated to safeguarding food, animals and plants, which enhances the health and well-being of Canada’s people, environment and economy.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)’s veterinarians play an important role in Canadian food safety and animal health. Their work enhances the health and well-being of Canada’s people, environment and economy. They deliver science-based regulatory services to safeguard Canada’s food, animals and plants and support continued market access.

If you are looking for work life balance, we offer structured work hours for flexible work-life balance.

The CFIA has great benefits, such as:

• One of the best pension plans in Canada
• Disability and life insurance
• Excellent health, dental and benefit plans

Paid vacation and overtime for our veterinarians include:

• 3 weeks of vacation per year upon hiring, and 4 weeks after the first year
• 3 weeks of cumulative sick leave per year
• Other paid leave, such as 1 week for family-related responsibilities and 2 days for personal reasons
• Paid overtime

You will also benefit from:

• Reimbursement of veterinarian membership fees
• Continuing education, development and advancement opportunities
• Assistance with relocation expenses, as applicable

Visit GC Jobs if you are interested in other veterinarian opportunities with us.

We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People for our student programs, including our veterinary summer student internships. For inquiries, reach out to cfia.ocvo-ocvo.acia@inspection.gc.ca.

Put your expertise to work

As one of our veterinarians, you actively contribute to the One Health initiative, which involves collaborating with partners to tackle global health threats to people, animals and the environment.

Carry out critical tasks such as:

• Monitoring animal diseases and implementing response and control measures
• Setting international standards for animal health
• Supporting the development of biotechnology and veterinary biologics
• Managing import and export of animals and animal products
• Ensuring meat hygiene
• Responding to food recalls and emergencies

We celebrate diversity

When you join the CFIA, you become part of our vision for equity, diversity and inclusion. The CFIA is creating an inclusive workplace free from barriers, racism, harassment, and discrimination, supported by all employees.

We believe that a diverse workforce is about more than visible differences; it’s about creating a rich and creative pool of talent that can take the Agency – and its employees – to new levels of success by blending:

• work and communication styles
• educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• lifestyle approaches
• stages of life
• belief systems

The CFIA considers applications from individuals who have legal status to work in Canada and does not give preference to Canadian citizens.