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’m lucky because my job lets me visit new places almost every day. I check out different food facilities to make sure they’re safe, then head back to the office to write reports. It’s a cool mix of being out in the field and doing work at a desk. Workplace Indoor / Outdoor Job Requirements & Duties Watch how employees handle food to make sure they’re following safety rules and doing things the right way Make sure foods that are being sold to the public are labelled properly Inspect commercial food products and make sure they aren’t contaminated Inspect equipment and facilities for safety risks and health hazards Inspect animals that are being sent for slaughter and make sure they are healthy and disease-free Record findings and write reports based on facility visits Education & Training A university degree in science or food science is required for this job. 100all Job Outlook This job has a good future because people will always need safe food. Making sure food is handled properly 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 Even though I work for a strong team, I usually visit food businesses on my own. For this job, it’s important to be confident working by yourself and to trust your judgment. interpersonal-man-people-communication-Relation Interpersonal I meet new people every day, so being friendly, a good listener, and easy to talk are essential skills. Detail-Oriented My goal is to find and address potential health risks - big or small, so it’s valuable to have a keen eye for detail. Written Communications An important part of the job is writing reports of the facilities I visit, so having strong writing skills is a big help. 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 YouTube - We Are the Canadian Food Inspection Agency YouTube - Agricultural Inspector Career Video Job Profile - Food inspector snapAG- Biosecurity snapAG- Food Additives snapAG- Food Safety snapAG- Pesticides on Food Career Glossary Contaminated Inspect References Canadian Food Inspection Agency Inspector Hourly Salaries in Canada. (2020). Food Inspector. (2020). 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.