Agriculture & Food Inspector

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Food safety involves everyone in the food chain. 

Mike Johanns
Agriculture & Food Inspector

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.

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Potential Salary Range

$37,000 - 93,000 Annually

Which provinces would this job be in?

Alberta AB
Alberta
British Columbia BC
British Columbia
Manitoba MB
Manitoba
New Brunswick NB
New Brunswick
Newfoundland & Labrador NL
Newfoundland & Labrador
Nova Scotia NS
Nova Scotia
Nunavut NU
Nunavut
Northwest Territories NWT
Northwest Territories
Ontario ON
Ontario
Prince Edward Island PEI
Prince Edward Island
Quebec QC
Quebec
Saskwatchewan SK
Saskwatchewan
Yukon Territories 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.
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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.

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Interpersonal

I connect with many people every day, so being friendly, a good listener, and easy to talk to helps build trust and cooperation.

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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.

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The Best Things About This Job Are…

Independent Work
Has Business Perks
Regular Hours
Opportunity to Travel
Routine Work