Job Overview:
Rossdown Natural Foods is an essential service where we provide fresh poultry to retail stores and food service.

While providing poultry to our customers Rossdown has taken incredible measures to ensure the safety of our all our staff.

Join our family who has great talent, work ethic and a strong leadership team.

Join our team of Rossdown PRO's.

PASSION – Go the extra mile to help your fellow co-workers and willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job right!

RESPECT – We win as a Team by treating all others respectfully within each diverse group!

OWNERSHIP – We own the result good or bad!

Responsibilities:

- Scheduling and approving of daily timesheets and vacations of the QC technicians and QA technicians.
- Working closely with the QC technicians, QA technicians, QA assistants and QA coordinator along with providing back-up coverage as needed.
- Tracking the weekly updates on the progress and performance of the respective team and present it during the QA touch-base.
- Sharing the findings of the daily walk-around with the respective departments and following-up on corrective actions and open items.
- Support on the in office verification of QA/production/shipping/maintenance-related monitoring including but not limited to quality checks, batch verification, label reconciliation, etc.
- Daily verification and signing off checklists completed by QC and QA technicians along with correcting any discrepancies noted during verification.
- Updating and working with the QA manager and HR to take disciplinary actions as needed.
- Review and update the HACCP/ MPIP and SQF programs to reflect the current process including recent or upcoming changes.
- Laise with CFIA to provide them with the requested information in a timely manner.
- Perform the annual reassessment of the HACCP program and annual internal audit of the SQF system along with follow-ups/updates/changes as needed.
- Perform the annual risk assessments as per the SQF requirements.




- Organize the laboratory and other testing schedules as per the written program.
- Support in setting-up laboratory to be able to conduct microbiological and organoleptic tests on the product.
- Support in performing experimental procedures in animal husbandry research/ animal welfare.
- Support in conducting environmental monitoring and compliance activities like calibration to ensure food safety.
- Assisting in analysis of data and preparation of reports as per the findings of the investigation with respect to non-conformances/deviations.
- Support in the implementation of the red-hold tag procedure.
- Regular onsite audits and related follow-ups with the respective teams to close any non conformances.
- Initiating investigation and follow-ups around customer complaints with sending response in a timely manner.
- Support in the record verification, validation, and document control program.
- Utilize the company’s ERP system to conduct traceability exercise as needed.
- Support in monitoring the grading of speciality poultry.
- Staying up to date with the CFIA regulatory requirements including MPIP, export, and support in the implementation of updates/changes as needed.
- Support in maintaining supplier and contractor relationships with completion of applications and approval packages.
- Leading and participating in the daily team huddles and act as a QA representative in operation huddles regarding the use of company’s production digital system.
- Support in updating standards, monitoring logs, specification sheets and training materials on Redzone.
- Work closely with the QA manager in the implementation of any future projects as needed.




- Support the QA manager during customer and third-party audits as needed.
- GMP training as needed for new employee orientation.
- New and/ or refresher trainings of all employees and contractors as per the HACCP/SQF requirement.
- Regular and timely observation on the effectiveness of training.

Qualification:

- Diploma or degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of quality assurance or food-safety experience in food manufacturing.
- Experience in poultry or meat processing is preferred.
- Previous experience leading or supporting a QA/QC team is an asset.
- Good knowledge of HACCP, SQF, GMP, food safety, and CFIA requirements.
- Experience with inspections, audits, corrective actions, and customer complaint investigations.
- Able to review records, identify issues, and follow up until corrective actions are completed.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Able to train employees and provide clear direction to the team.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a busy production environment.
- Comfortable working with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and Redzone.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Available to work flexible hours when required for audits, investigations, or production issues.
- HACCP Certification required.

If you are passionate about maintaining high-quality standards and have a keen eye for detail, we invite you to apply for the Quality Assurance Coordinator position with us.

Pay: $54,000.00-$59,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Quality Assurance Coordinator (Canada)
🏢 Rossdown Natural Foods
📍 Canada