Tony’s Meats Ltd. is looking to hire a permanent QC & Sanitation Assistant.

Established in 1963, Tony’s Meats Ltd. is a privately owned federally registered, SQF and Halal certified company located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. Tony’s Meats produces and distributes an extensive selection of quality raw and fully cooked further processed meat products under the Tony’s Meats TM and Mr. Donair TM brands as well as many private label brands at both food service and retail establishments across Canada.

Successful applicants will need to have the following qualifications:

Education:

- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Food Science/Biology/Chemistry/Microbiology

Skills & Experience

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English)
- Efficient Multi-tasker
- Organized
- High attention to detail
- Strong computer skills particularly in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of HACCP and SQF or other GFSI Standards
- Knowledge of secure chemical mixing, handling (WHMIS)
- Knowledge of production equipment and room sanitation practices
- Knowledge of meat processing processes and equipment an asset
- Physically fit and able to walk/stand on concrete for extended periods of time
- Comfortable with changing work activities and schedules
- Be able to work in a refrigerated and fast pace environment.
- Previous food handling or sanitation experience is an asset.

Key Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

- Identify, document, respond to, and communicate deviations & non-conformities to management
- Assist with the updating and maintenance of all quality programs/
- Ensure all required documents are accurate, complete and verified in a timely manner
- Assist in the development of effective QC. and Sanitation programs for achieving and maintaining quality and food safety throughout the company.
- Carry out daily post operational sanitation inspections.
- Maintain the company’s written sanitation program, checklists, chemical usage SOP’s.
- Ensure sanitation schedule is being adhered to by sanitation team.




- Review post-op findings with the sanitation team and provide support for improved cleaning procedures and results.
- Monitor operations to ensure compliance with Quality and Sanitation plan requirements.
- Analyze processes and procedures for potential quality and sanitation issues.
- Assist with development of procedures, documents, and training, as needed.
- Assist with solving quality and sanitation related problems and issues. Work with production team members to implement necessary procedures.
- Assist product development and production in identifying non-conforming products and processes. Investigate non-conformances effectively and communicate to peers and manager the occurrence of product and process non-conformities.
- Assist with investigations of in-house and customer related quality complaints
- Carry out new and revised product shelf life testing.
- Assist with finished product and environmental microbiological testing.
- Assist the Food Safety Manager in resolving non-conformities
- Assist the Food Safety Manager in preparing for external audits
- Assist the Food Safety Manager in maintaining and enhancing the traceability program

Cover key responsibilities for Food Safety Specialist, and QC Assistant in times of absence. Tony’s Meats Ltd. respects and welcomes diversity. Applications from Indigenous persons, African Canadians, persons with disabilities, racially visible persons, women and persons of diverse sexual orientation and youth are encouraged to apply. We encourage applicants to self-identify. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m (training period after which hours could change to 9:30-6:00 pending production schedule).

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Starting wage: $18.50-$21.00 per hour (depending on education and experience)

Work Remotely

No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 QC & Sanitation Assistant (Antigonish Landing)
🏢 Tony's Meats
📍 Antigonish Landing