Explore Careers Organize Career Profile Agriculture & Food Inspector Holland Code: Organize Food safety involves everyone in the food chain. Mike Johanns In A Nutshell I visit food production sites to make sure food is being handled in a way that is safe and healthy for the people who will eat it. I keep up with food safety rules and help businesses fix problems if they aren’t following the law. I write reports on all the businesses I visit and keep records so the public knows the food they are eating is safe. Swipe Potential Salary Range $37,000 - 93,000 Annually Which provinces would this job be in? AB Alberta BC British Columbia MB Manitoba NB New Brunswick NL Newfoundland & Labrador NS Nova Scotia NU Nunavut NWT Northwest Territories ON Ontario PEI Prince Edward Island QC Quebec SK Saskwatchewan YT Yukon Territories I visit farms and food plants to make sure everything is safe and meets standards. I enjoy being in the field, seeing how food is grown and made, then returning to the office to write reports. It’s a mix of adventure and important work that helps keep our food safe. Workplace Indoor / Outdoor Job Requirements & Duties Watch how employees handle food to make sure safety rules are followed Check that foods sold to the public are labelled correctly Inspect commercial food products to ensure they are safe and free from contamination Examine equipment and facilities for safety risks and health hazards Inspect animals sent for slaughter to make sure they are healthy and disease-free Record observations and write reports after visiting facilities Education & Training A university degree in science or food science is required. 100all Job Outlook This job has a good future because people will always need safe food, and proper handling and inspection will always be important. Related School Subjects Science Health Education Career Education What words come to mind when thinking about this career? Health Safety Law Inspection Food Important Skills Independence I work independently when inspecting food and agriculture businesses, so confidence and good judgment are essential to ensure safety and quality. interpersonal-man-people-communication-Relation Interpersonal I connect with many people every day, so being friendly, a good listener, and easy to talk to helps build trust and cooperation. Detail-Oriented Attention to detail helps me spot potential risks in food and agricultural products to keep people safe and maintain quality standards. Written Communications Writing clear reports on inspections helps share important information with businesses and regulators to support safe and healthy food systems. Swipe The Best Things About This Job Are… Independent Work Has Business Perks Regular Hours Opportunity to Travel Routine Work Similar Careers Health & Safety Officer Food Production Supervisor Continuous Improvement Specialist Helpful Links SnapAg - Learn About Agriculture Career Glossary Contaminated Inspect References AITC Canada Disclaimer All career information has been gathered from a variety of sources and compiled to provide a general idea as to what each career could entail. Agriculture in the Classroom Canada is committed to doing our best to ensure the information is current and reliable. However, we will not be liable for the accuracy of the information. Please contact us if you notice errors or would like to provide feedback.
I visit farms and food plants to make sure everything is safe and meets standards. I enjoy being in the field, seeing how food is grown and made, then returning to the office to write reports. It’s a mix of adventure and important work that helps keep our food safe.