Experienced Case Handler for the Food Sector

The Veterinary and Food Authority in Greenland is seeking an experienced case handler for the food sector. The Department of Fisheries, Hunting, Agriculture, and Self-Sufficiency.

The Veterinary and Food Authority in Greenland

The Veterinary and Food Authority in Greenland is seeking an experienced case handler for the food sector.

Do you have experience in the food sector and are you ready for new challenges? Then we can offer you an exciting position at the Veterinary and Food Authority in Greenland (VFMG). Here you can use your professional skills to actively influence and further develop the food sector. You will have the opportunity to work visionarily and help shape future solutions.

About the position:

The Veterinary and Food Authority in Greenland (VFMG) has the overall responsibility for veterinary and food-related tasks throughout Greenland. The authority faces a number of exciting development tasks, including the work to further develop food legislation.

We are therefore looking for a professionally strong and committed employee for our team. We envision that you will contribute with solid knowledge and experience in control and supervision in the food sector, while also being eager to actively participate in the continued development of the area.

The position is located in Nuuk. You will be involved in daily case processing, control and operational tasks, as well as being part of the border control team responsible for inspecting fishing vessels from third countries.

• Primary responsibilities: Participation in the preparation of legislation and guidelines for veterinary work in Greenland, including the preparation and updating of food legislation.
• Control, guidance, and case processing in the food sector, including auditing of food businesses and possible participation in meat inspection.
• Activities associated with the veterinary border control posts (EU Border Control Posts) in Nuuk and Sisimiut.
• Citizen services, e.g. guidance related to food, import and export of animals, etc.

About you:

You are a trained veterinarian (cand.med.vet.), an academic with a specialization in food, or have another relevant academic background.

• In the assessment of applicants, we will emphasize that you: are interested in the food sector and have experience from public administration,
• has a flair for IT,
• is good at expressing yourself both verbally and in writing,
• is multilingual. The working languages in the department are primarily Greenlandic and Danish, and to a lesser extent, English. It is a great advantage if you can speak and write Greenlandic.

 

• The work requires a high degree of collaboration with both colleagues, citizens, and other authorities. It is therefore important that you as a person: are good at listening and have good collaboration skills,
• like to work independently and am good at meeting deadlines,
• can have multiple balls in the air at the same time without losing track,
• is able to ask for help and guidance when you need it.

A good mood is appreciated in the department, which is characterized by an informal and friendly tone.

Additional information

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Chief Veterinarian Anna Jespersen at phone +299 34 53 53 / +299 56 62 31 or by writing to uumasut@nanoq.gl. Please remember that there is a 3-hour time difference between Greenland and Denmark.

Greenland offers magnificent nature and abundant opportunities for an active outdoor life. Nuuk is Greenland's capital and largest city with about 20,000 inhabitants. The city has a rich cultural and urban life and offers recreational activities for children, youth, and adults. Scenic surroundings with mountains and fjords are just a stone's throw from the city center and provide great opportunities for outdoor activities.

• If you would like more information about Greenland and Greenland's Self-Government, you can read more at: www.sullissivik.gl
• www.naalakkersuisut.gl

Greenlandic is the country's main language. If desired, instruction in Greenlandic can be offered during regular working hours.

Application

The application must be received by the Department no later than Monday, April 20, 2026.

Job interviews will be held continuously, possibly using electronic media, and hiring can also take place continuously.

Start date on May 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Application along with a copy of relevant documentation for education and previous employment should be submitted electronically through the link below.

 

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation and moving expenses, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Housing

No staff housing is provided for the position. If an applicant already has staff housing through employment in the Self-Government, the right to the assigned staff housing is retained. The staff housing is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

Submit your application, CV, education and course certificates, as well as other relevant documents by clicking "Send application."

We do not accept applications via email.