Department: QualityReports to: QA ManagerStatus: Full-timeFood & Safety Quality Level: 1

The pay range for the role is $45,500 to $75,900 plus bonus, comprehensive advantages, retirement savings plan, paid vacation, and other perks and opportunities.

Reporting to the QA Manager, the scope of this position involves performing the pre-operational inspection, ensuring the production process meets superior food safety systems (HACCP) and quality standards from entry of raw materials into the facility, to the processing of goods, to shipment of finished product.

Key Responsibilities: Complete daily tasks and tests in a timely manner and with a high level of accuracy and reliability

Prepare samples, media and buffers used for daily analysis

Check the specification of incoming raw materials, products in production and finished products by performing chemical, microbiological, and organoleptic testing

Ensure all quality testing is completed as per program and customer requirements

All products released on time and meeting all internal and customer specifications. If out-of-spec products, results are communicated as appropriate

Conduct product testing and complete environmental monitoring

Produce reports for internal and external customers

Maintain frequency of scheduled tasks (including but not limited to): Daily plant inspections

Customer complaints, as assigned, are investigated and results provided as per process Monitor and maintain the Quality,



Food Safety and SQF systems, including reviewing and updating quality SOPs and documents

Computer data entry of various information for the purpose of releasing product for shipment and maintaining accurate records

Record chemistry and microbiological results

Maintain laboratory equipment and maintain cleanliness within the lab

Food Safety & Quality responsibility as outlined in SOP’s & other training materials provided and accurate record keeping

Work closely with production staff in the areas of sanitation, hygiene, product quality, GMPs and related necessary training

Has complete authority to stop the manufacture of food if any unsafe conditions are encountered or the quality of the product might be compromised

Maintain and order necessary lab supplies

Attend prescribed courses and training

Other duties as assigned by Management Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the food industry

Bachelor of Science Degree or Diploma in Microbiology or Food Science

Knowledge of microbiological procedures and autoclaving techniques

Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, allergens, and food security

Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication and problem-solving skills

Proficient computer abilities using Word & Excel

Ability to work independently and as a team

Flexible schedule

Own transportation and ability to work weekends

📌 Quality Technician (Calgary)
🏢 Gay Lea
📍 Calgary