DOA’s Job Vacancies 2024
Please find below current job vacancies at the Department of Agriculture.
Online Applications only. No paper applications will be accepted.
Visit www.careers.gov.ky for the full job description.
| Poultry Extension Officer – GRAND CAYMAN |
| Salary Range: CI$57,192 – $74,772 per annum Are you passionate about agriculture and ready to make a real impact? The Department of Agriculture is seeking a Poultry Extension Officer to lead the development of the poultry industry in the Cayman Islands. |
| Location: Grand Cayman Organization: Department of Agriculture
Requisition ID: 2024-578 Job Type: Full-Time |
DEADLINE TO APPLY: NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Please go to www.careers.gov.ky to apply and to view the full job description for this role. No paper applications will be received, applicants must apply through the www.careers.gov.ky website.
JOB PURPOSE
The Poultry Extension and Research Officer will coordinate the development of the poultry industry in the Cayman Islands and ensure the implementation of the National Egg Strategy (NEST) as defined by the DoA /MPAHITD and other similar poultry-related projects. To provide technical support to poultry farmers and poultry farming investment initiatives locally.
The post holder is expected to manage the Poultry Education and Innovation Centre to provide best practices learning materials (i.e. courses, leaflets, and guides) and to explore, develop and implement various research initiatives that will support the development of a robust poultry industry on the Cayman Islands. Providing technical support and extension service to approximately 50-70 poultry farmers.
The Poultry Extension and Research Officer will assist the Ministry in the delivery of technical standards, good practices guidelines and polices as well as guiding the local poultry farmers to improve their farming management procedures.
Benefits are in accordance with the Public Service Management Act and Regulations, the Public Service Pensions Act and the CINICO Health Plan as may be amended from time to time. Pension and health benefits are non-contributory.
Please go to www.careers.gov.ky to apply and to view the full job description for this role. No paper applications will be accepted, applicants must apply online through the www.careers.gov.ky website.
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| ANIMAL WELFARE OFFICER – Grand Cayman |
| Salary Range: CI$41,376 – $54,312
Aiding the community in understanding basic animal care and welfare. |
| LOCATION: GRAND CAYMAN
ORGANIZATION: AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME DEADLINE TO APPLY: DECEMBER–06-2024 |
The post holder is responsible for educating and aiding the community in understanding basic animal care and welfare. To act within the Animals Law/Act and other relevant legislation to prevent cruelty and safeguard the lives of animals being subjected to cruelty, whether through abuse or neglect.
Under supervision of the Senior Animal Welfare Officer, to use education as the primary method to combat animal cruelty and abuse, and as a secondary option or when necessary, issue citations, collect evidence, take photographs, and write reports for use in any criminal proceedings to assist prosecutors in preparing court cases and testifying in court.
- Must be a High School Graduate with basic knowledge animal healthcare and animal welfare.
- Must have obtained five C.X.C. or G.C.S.E. “O”-level passes (or equivalent), one of which must be in English Language
- Must have at least two (2) years’ professional work experience with animal behaviour, animal husbandry, or animal care.
To apply for this position and to read the full job description visit www.careers.gov.ky, click on the position, and follow the instructions. Deadline: DEC-06-2024
Benefits are in accordance with the Public Service Management Act and Regulations, the Public Service Pensions Act and the CINICO Health Plan as may be amended from time to time. Pension and health benefits are non-contributory.
No paper applications will be accepted, applicants must apply online through the www.careers.gov.ky website.
