Cantonal inspector for food safety and consumption, responsible for the inspection team — État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise)
- Location
- Epalinges
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 64 days ago
Role overview
As a cantonal inspector for food security and consumption, you hold a key role in the Office of Consumer Affairs (OFCO), attached to the Department of Agriculture, Sustainability and Climate and Digital Affairs.
A field manager and community manager, you coordinate and accompany the team of inspectors in carrying out official controls, inspections and monitoring of risks related to food safety and consumer protection.
In close cooperation with the cantonal chemist and the alternate cantonal chemist, you contribute to the implementation of the Office's strategic guidelines and to the development of benefits.
- As a cantonal inspector for food security and consumption, you hold a key role in the Office of Consumer Affairs (OFCO), attached to the Department of Agriculture, Sustainability and Climate and Digital Affairs.
- A field manager and community manager, you coordinate and accompany the team of inspectors in carrying out official controls, inspections and monitoring of risks related to food safety and consumer protection.
- Public service responsibilities and ethics Global vision and perspective
- Federal Diploma in Official Food Control (DCAL) and Federal Diploma in Official Food Control (DDCAL) - possibility of completing these trainings during the first two years of employment
Main responsibilities
- Public service responsibilities and ethics Global vision and perspective
Key requirements
- Federal Diploma in Official Food Control (DCAL) and Federal Diploma in Official Food Control (DDCAL) - possibility of completing these trainings during the first two years of employment
Application process
- You guarantee a coherent, harmonised and demanding application of control practices, placing consumer safety at the heart of every action.
- A dynamic person, a federator and a power of proposal, you support teams in daily challenges and actively contribute to continuous service improvement.
- Direct, manage and animate the corps of food and objects inspectors and staff of the cantonal office of weights and measures (BCPM)
- Coordinate and ensure the technical and scientific activities for the protection of consumers of the inspection of foodstuffs and usual objects throughout the cantonal territory
- Anticipate and organize the continuing training of personnel of the bodies of food inspectors and common objects and staff of the cantonal office of weights and measures (BCPM)
- Online application on the official career portal offers-emploi.vd.ch.
Contacts
- Represent the Inspectorate of Food and Common Objects and ensure external relations and information For further information, please consult the specifications by clicking HERE or contact Lucie Marie Catiau, Head of Office and Cantonal chemist by email at [email protected] or by telephone at 021 316 41.80.
- Master's degree in food science or in a field related to food security or equivalent
- Field experience and in-depth knowledge in the area of food security for at least 5 years
- Recognized management training and/or experience
Company and context
- and time management Conflict management Leadership
- Driving licence and provision of private vehicle for business travel
- Conduct spot inspections during the night, early morning, Saturday and Sunday
- Position in the Cantonal Administration of Vaud (State of Vaud), Switzerland.
Additional details
- Public service responsibilities and ethics Global vision and perspective Organization and time management Conflict management
Notes and original content
- Public service responsibilities and ethics
- Global vision and perspective
- Organization and time management
- Conflict management
- Leadership
Questions about this listing
What salary does État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) offer for this role?
État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) lists CHF 83'500 - 126'500 gross per year for this position in Epalinges. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Vaud?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Vaud can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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