Agricultural and fish products inspectors

NOC

22111

inspect agricultural and fish products for conformity to prescribed production, storage and transportation standards.

Full NOC Description

Agricultural and fish products inspectors inspect agricultural and fish products for conformity to prescribed production, storage and transportation standards. They are employed by government departments and agencies and by private sector food processing companies. Supervisors of agricultural and fish products inspectors are also included in this unit group.

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.

Also Known As

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

Requirements

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.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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Female

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Male

Employment by age

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15-24

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25-34

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35-44

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45-54

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55-64

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Employment by highest level of education

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No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

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High School, Diploma or Equivalent

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Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

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College or University Below Bachelor Level

77.8%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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Public administration

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All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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