CFIA Chemistry Lab in Burnaby is hiring 3 term lab analyst positions.  See the link below for more information and the application procedures.  You must apply via the website as outlined in link.

Please circulate to anyone you know who may wish to apply.  Most likely the initial terms will run to 31^st March 2027. The pool will stay valid for 3 years and can be used for extensions and any future vacancies through that time period both term and indeterminate.

Reference number: ICA26J-021215-000093
Selection process number: 26-ICA-WEST-OE-VAR-EDWEST-141
Classifications: EG-04
Advertisement name: Laboratory Analyst (EG-04)

Opening date: 2026-07-16
Closing date: 2026-07-27

Here are the live links

PSRS:

French: Analyste de Laboratoire (EG-04)

English: Laboratory Analyst (EG-04)

Date posted: September 24, 2025

Pay: From CA$41,600.00 per year

Job description:
Job Title: Regional Sales Representative – Food Safety & GMO Diagnostics
Location: British Columbia (In-person)
Salary: Competitive base + bonus + commission
Job Type: Full-time

About Artron:
Artron is a global leader in rapid diagnostics, providing innovative solutions in medical devices and food safety. We are expanding our international presence and are seeking a motivated sales professional to drive growth in South America and Europe.

The Role:
You will lead B2B sales efforts for Artron’s GMO testing and food safety products in international markets. This is a hands-on role involving market development, client engagement, and technical advisory, representing Artron at industry events and building long-term relationships.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute sales strategies for South American and European markets.
• Identify and secure new business with food producers, testing labs, distributors, and regulatory bodies.
• Educate clients on GMO diagnostic products (PCR, ELISA, lateral flow assays).
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to adapt campaigns for regional markets.
• Represent Artron at trade shows, conferences, and webinars.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 1–2 years B2B sales experience in agriculture, food safety, or biotechnology.
• Strong technical knowledge of diagnostic methods is a plus.
• Native-level fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, or other European languages is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Work Location: In person

Please reach out to their HR Manager at: julieh@artronlab.com
artronlab.com

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is looking to hire a graduate student. See details and application link below.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Agassiz (British Columbia), Summerland (British Columbia)
The projected start date is May 1, 2025 with an end date of April 30, 2028 (or depending on the candidate's availability or needs). It is expected that the student will work 20-25 hours per week with the possibility of part-time extension. $28.99 to $37.53 per hour (Varies as per the level of education and experience.).

Closing date: 6 January 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Details and how to apply: https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?toggleLanguage=en&poster=2260316

Are you ready to make a difference? The BC Centre for Disease Control, a dynamic Provincial Health Services Authority program, seeks passionate individuals to join us in providing provincial and national leadership in disease surveillance, detection, treatment, prevention, and consultation.

Job title: Specialist, Food Safety and Environmental Health, Environmental Health Services General

Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Apply here: https://jobs.phsa.ca/job/vancouver/specialist-food-safety-and-environmental-health-environmental-health-services-general-bc-centre-for/909/67340910016

Program Manager, Food Protection, Environmental Health Services - BC Centre of Disease Control

BC Centre of Disease Control

Vancouver, BC

Reporting to the Director, Operations the Program Manager is responsible for the management of strategic programs and related projects and services of the Food Protection team within Environmental Health Services. The Program Manager is responsible for the identification, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of key programs and services. The Program Manager works collaboratively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders in support of the development, implementation, and evaluation of food safety and environmental health programs, services and Ministry mandated and delegated legislative responsibilities. Supervises staff, develops budgets, and monitors expenditures for the Food Protection team. Given the complexity of the system level changes expected through the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services, the Program Manager applies a solid base of leadership and management knowledge and skills to enable best practice, performance improvement, and system integration to ensure alignment with BCCDC and PHSA vision, mandate, and strategic directions.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Apply here: https://jobs.phsa.ca/job/vancouver/program-manager-food-protection-environmental-health-services/909/58273550432

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - PhD Student, Food & Environmental Microbiology - Research Affiliate Program

PhD Student Position open, click here for details - https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?toggleLanguage=en&poster=2047687

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Science and Technology Branch
Agassiz (British Columbia)

The projected start date is May 1, 2024 with an end date of March 31, 2028 (or depending on the candidate's availability or needs). It is expected that the student will work 18 hours per week.

Azuma Foods Canada Ltd. – located in Richmond, BC (Mitchell Island) is looking for a QA/QC Specialist.

We are a growing Japanese food manufacturer/distributor and are looking for an individual who is energetic, motivated and has a desire to learn and advance together with our company.

Job Information:
QA/QC Specialist
Terms of Employment:
Full-Time (Permanent)

Click here for job posting description and where to send resume to.

CFIA Laboratory Analyst (Chemistry)

Closing date: 28 July 2023 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada

Apply here: https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?toggleLanguage=en&poster=1798108

Duso’s Enterprises Ltd., a producer of fresh, refrigerated and frozen, pastas and sauces located in Port Coquitlam, B.C. Duso's (www.dusos.com) has an immediate opening for a QA technician (full-time).

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the QA technician will be assisting in implementation and execution of the Company’s food safety programs in conjunction with the other members of the HACCP team.

See posting: click here

The student will work on an interdepartmental project that aims to mitigate antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Canadian Broiler Chicken production. Specific duties may include:
• Collection of broiler chicken fecal and environmental (wildlife and surface water) samples under various feeding programs (organic, raised without antibiotic, conventional) throughout the Fraser Valley.
• Preparation of microbiological culture media and reagents.
• Isolation and identification of bacteria such as Enterococcus, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumonia) as well as E. fergusonii and other Enterobacteriaceae
• Characterization of bacterial isolates phenotypically by conducting antimicrobial susceptibility testing and genotypically using Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS).
• Preparation of reports and manuscripts for publication.
• other duties related to those above.

https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?toggleLanguage=en&poster=1743930