22111 - Agricultural and Fish Products Inspectors

Agricultural and Fish Products Inspectors are in high demand throughout Canada’s Food Manufacturing and Processing sectors. The demand for skilled workers under this TEER has been rapidly expanding post the pandemic, and this trend is expected to continue over the coming years. Many job opportunities will be available for Agricultural and Fish Products Inspectors in Canada.

The high demand for skilled workers in this field has also resulted in competitive salaries and excellent benefits for Agricultural and Fish Products Inspectors that can range from $34,700 to $82,600 per year, depending on experience, location, and specialization, but they tend to be higher than average in this industry.

Agricultural and Fish Products Inspectors Jobs in Canada also offer many opportunities for career advancement in popular employment areas including government departments and agencies and private sector food processing companies. Professionals have numerous opportunities to expand their skills and take on new challenges as Agricultural and Fish Products Inspectors in Canada.

Agricultural and Fish Products Inspectors in Canada can avail of a wide range of benefits, from strong job security to high compensation, a supportive work environment, a direct Canada PR for Agricultural and Fish Products Inspectors pathway, and free healthcare. Canada is known for its welcoming and diverse culture, making it a great place for individuals under this TEER to live and work.

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Example Titles

• Agricultural products inspection supervisor
• Agricultural products inspector
• Crop certification inspector
• Dairy products inspector
• Fish inspector
• Fish products inspection supervisor
• Fish products inspector
• Fruit and vegetables inspector
• Grain inspector
• Livestock inspector
• Meat inspector
• Plant protection inspector
• Poultry inspector

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Fish and Fish Products Inspectors

• Inspect fish, fish products, fish handling, and processing methods and prepare reports and ensure that regulations are followed.

Fruit and Vegetables Inspectors

• Inspect fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables at inspection centres and prepare reports on crop production and market conditions.

Grain Inspectors

• Inspect and grade all classes of grain at terminal elevators, monitor the fumigation of infested grain, and examine storage, handling, and transportation equipment to ensure that sanitary procedures are followed.

Meat Inspectors

• Monitor the operations and sanitary conditions of slaughtering and meat processing plants and inspect carcasses to ensure they are fit for human consumption.

Plant Protection Inspectors

• Certify seed crops, oversee the quarantine, treatment, or destruction of plants and plant products, and the fumigation of plants and plant product imports and exports.

Employment Requirements

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Government inspectors usually require a bachelor's degree or college diploma in agriculture, biology, chemistry, food processing technology, or a related discipline.
• Inspectors (other than government) may require a bachelor's degree or college diploma in a related discipline.
• Several years of experience in agricultural production or fish processing are usually required.
• Completion of in-house training courses is required.

Salary Prospects

Job Openings - TEER 22111

Over the period 2022-2031, new job openings for Agricultural and Fish Products Inspectors are expected to total 2,500, while 2,500 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Immigrants learning how to get Agricultural and Fish Products Inspector Jobs in Canada from India can find it relatively easier to land a job under TEER 22111.