Cedric Lazarus

Experienced veterinarian with expertise in regulatory veterinary medicine, international relations, One Health, training, and the management and delivery of animal health and food safety programs. Seeking a position in food safety, animal health, or regulatory veterinary medicine. Committed and focused on accomplishing organizational goals, results, and objectives as a collaborative team member. Skilled communicator able to confidently engage with superiors, colleagues, and establish rapport with diverse groups.

• Supervised team of 20 staff members.

• VM2 (Supervisory veterinarian), Registered Establishment 047, 04/2020, Present, Manage inspection staff consisting of 11 inspectors and 3 veterinarians, Provide training for newly hired inspectors and veterinarians, Compile and maintain reports for management, Ensure compliance with CFIA acts and regulations, Ensuring humane transport of animals in accordance with international standards and regulations
• VM1, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Markham, Ontario, 04/2019, 04/2020, Performed ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection of poultry, Provided consultation services to inspection staff and stakeholders, Provided training for inspection staff, Compiled and maintained reports for management, Ensured compliance with CFIA regulations
• EG4 Inspector, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Markham, Ontario, 07/2018, 04/2019, Enforced sections of Canada's Acts and Regulations for meats and meat products, in particular the Safe Food for Canadians Acts and Regulations, Meat Inspection Act, Food and Drug Act and Consumer Packaging and Labeling Acts, Verified registered establishment compliance with regulations as outlined under the CVS, Conducted audits and evaluations of industry meat processing establishments, identify noncompliant areas, directed, and negotiated corrective actions, Inspected domestically produced meat and meat products and conduct investigations in response to program concerns to ensure compliance with the regulations of the CFIA
• Regional Livestock Development and Animal Health Officer, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO/UN), Bridgetown, Barbados, Panama City, Panama, 03/2009, 07/2018, Provided to FAO/UN member states in the Caribbean and Central America regions technical advisory support for the formulation, delivery and implementation of animal health, food safety and livestock development policies, programs and projects, Designed, managed and implemented national and regional animal production and animal health projects and prioritized and coordinated the implementation of tasks related to the projects, Advised FAO/UN member states on programs for the prevention and control of trans-boundary, zoonotic, emerging and re-emerging animal diseases, Maintained regular contact and networked with national, regional and international organizations such as PAHO/WHO, IICA, OIE and the USDA to build synergies for the design and delivery of animal health programs in the Caribbean and Central America regions, Designed and provided training programs in food safety, sanitary measures, bio-security and animal disease control systems for senior personnel and managers working in the agriculture and public health sectors in the Caribbean and Central America, Provided advise, support and leadership to countries in emergency response and in planning, organizing and conducting animal disease simulation exercises, Advised countries regarding the requirements and best practices for the import of animals and animal products, including frozen semen and embryos, Represented the FAO/UN at regional and international meetings and seminars on SPS, One Health, Food Safety, Food Security, Animal Production, Animal Health, Agricultural Policies and related areas, Planned and implemented capacity building programs for the Ministries of Agriculture of FAO/UN member states in the Caribbean and Central America, Represented the FAO at the annual Council Meetings of the Ministers of Agriculture of the Caribbean Region (CARICOM) and at the Annual CARICOM Chief Veterinary Officers Meeting
• EG3 and EG4 Inspector, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Markham, Ontario, 09/2005, 03/2009, Conducted daily inspection and assessment of establishments to ensure conformity to the CFIA's regulations and meat inspection program, Performed ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection in poultry and duck slaughter and processing plants in conjunction with other members of CFIA's inspection team, Conducted post slaughter inspection and monitoring of slaughter operations in poultry and duck slaughter and processing plants, Monitored shipments of meat and meat products identified for export to ensure compliance with Canadian and importing country's standards, Conducted audits and evaluations of industry meat processing establishments, identify noncompliant areas, directed, and negotiated corrective actions, Assessed products and facilities and prepared export certificates and other related documents according to international standards and bilateral trade agreements, Inspected domestically produced meat and meat products and conducted investigations in response to program concerns to ensure compliance with the regulations of the CFIA, Provided industry clients with information on and clarification of Canada and international regulatory and policy concerns, Enforced sections of Canada's Acts and Regulations in particular the Meat Inspection Act, Health of Animal Act, Food and Drug Act and Consumer Packaging and Labeling Acts, Evaluated the compliance and quality of imported products to be used in CFIA's registered establishments, Collected, prepared and submitted samples from processing areas for laboratory analysis
• Senior Veterinary Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Kingston, Jamaica, 09/1984, 10/2004, Lead team and coordinated all veterinary animal health programs at the national level, including disease eradication and animal disease surveillance programs, Designed and implemented preventative herd health programs and supervised staff of veterinarians, animal health assistants and other field officers, Planned and coordinated emergency disease surveillance exercises for foreign animal diseases, Developed and maintained essential linkages with representatives of other government organizations and key industry associations, Advised public health and other government officials on veterinary public, zoonoses and food safety issues, Represented the Ministry of Agriculture at regional and international meetings of organizations such as the OIE and CODEX, Handled media relations for the veterinary services, providing accurate and timely information on veterinary and public matters of concern to the public, Managed national projects aimed at building livestock farmer capacity in production, disease surveillance and prevention and farm management, Liaised with international partners such as the IAEA, the USDA and PAHO in the design and delivery of technical assistance programs for the Ministry of Agriculture, Supervised field and laboratory staff of over 40 persons, Successfully led team of animal health personnel responsible for the bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis eradication programs at the district and parish levels, Lectured in meat hygiene for public health inspectors and meat inspectors at the West Indies School of Public Health in Kingston, Developed and taught elective course on veterinary pharmacology for third year pharmacy students at the University of Technology

• Member of Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, 03/2009, Fulfilled all the requirements of the National Examining Board and licensed to practice in Canada (College of Veterinarians of Ontario License # 7523)
• Member and past president of the Jamaica Veterinary Medical Association

• First Aid Certification