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THE ROLE Our team is working with a Canadian food manufacturing company seeking a Quality Technician for a permanent position based at its Vancouver location. This role will support the facility’s quality and food safety programs through product sampling, laboratory testing, environmental monitoring, quality investigations, and compliance activities .

The Quality Technician will perform chemical, physical, and microbiological analysis of in-process and finished products to ensure they meet established quality, food safety, customer, and regulatory requirements . This position will also play an important role in maintaining the facility’s HACCP and GMP programs , investigating non-conformances and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and self-motivated , with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Production, Maintenance, Shipping, Warehouse, and other departments.

- Schedule: Typically Monday to Friday, with shifts between 6:00 AM and 4:30 PM. Shift rotations are required weekly between 6 AM, 7 AM, and 8 AM starts for an 8-hour workday.
- Some weekend availability may be required.

Responsibilities





- Collect samples and perform required chemical, physical, and microbiological testing on in-process and finished products.
- Generate accurate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) to confirm products meet quality and customer specifications.
- Perform environmental sampling and testing to support compliance with applicable regulations.
- Calibrate, verify, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Identify and place non-conforming products on hold and support appropriate product disposition.
- Investigate quality and process non-conformances, document findings, and assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Conduct routine GMP and facility inspections, following up on identified deficiencies.
- Participate in the HACCP team and support the maintenance, verification, and continuous improvement of food safety programs.
- Work collaboratively with Production, Maintenance, Shipping, Warehouse, and other departments to resolve quality concerns and improve processes.
- Respond to customer technical and quality-related inquiries.
- Maintain a clean and organized laboratory while following GMP, food safety and occupational health and safety requirements.
- Analyze quality data and contribute to reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.




- Support additional QA/QC activities and projects as required.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, or a related scientific field such as Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Microbiology, Biology or Biotechnology.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a food processing, quality assurance or related industrial laboratory environment.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP and GFSI-recognized food safety schemes.
- Experience with quality testing, laboratory analysis, non-conformance investigations, and food safety programs.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced skills.
- Experience with Maximo, Navision, ERP systems and/or SharePoint is an asset.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong commitment to food safety, quality and workplace health and safety.
- Must be flexible to work the required shift schedule, including occasional weekends.

Compensation

- $70,000 to $85,000 depending on experience.
- Strong health benefit package.
- Permanent opportunity with an established food manufacturing organization.
- Opportunity to work within a professional Quality Assurance and Food Safety team.
- Cross-functional exposure to Production, Maintenance, Shipping and Warehouse operations.
- Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and food safety initiatives.
- And more!

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📌 Quality Technician (Vancouver)
🏢 STRIVE Recruitment
📍 Vancouver