Donald’s Fine Foods (“DFF”) is a family-owned business and has operated for over 30 years. We are a specialty meat processing and distribution company spanning six plants in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan, serving both domestic and international markets.

Company Values

Customer Focus – Exceptional customer service is the measure of our success.

Integrity – Fairness, honesty, responsibility and trust mark every relationship inside and outside of the Company.

People – We treat our employees, customers, suppliers and the community with respect.

Quality – Uncompromising standards in everything we do.

Safety – We care about our people and emphasize a culture of safety throughout our Company.

Brief Job Description
The HACCP Coordinator is accountable for developing, implementing, updating, and maintaining the HACCP Program and Preventive Control Programs in accordance with regulatory requirements under the Safe Food for Canadians Act and CFIA regulations. This role proactively trains, implements, and enforces the fundamentals of GMP and Audit Programs, and collaborates cross‑functionally to ensure the accuracy of food safety programs and promote a culture of quality throughout the facility. The position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Please note this facility operates as both an abattoir and a processing facility.

Responsibilities:
Food Safety & Quality

Coordinate and participate in the development of HACCP Plans and Preventive Control Programs; lead program implementation

Update and maintain HACCP and Preventive Control Programs and all related policies and procedures

Establish management and control systems to maintain compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements (Safe Food for Canadians Act,



CFIA)

Support annual assessment and reassessment of Preventive Control and HACCP Programs

Conduct risk assessments of vendors and HACCP system programs

Update SOPs and forms as required following HACCP reassessment or program changes

Conduct internal audits and support external audits and inspections including BRC, customer audits, and CFIA

Verify HACCP and Preventive Control Program documents and procedures, including onsite verifications

Identify and resolve HACCP and Preventive Control non‑conformances in a timely manner

Provide recommendations for quality program improvement, corrective actions, and preventive measures

Support investigation and resolution of customer complaints

Support facility in conducting traceability exercises

Organize and deliver training in HACCP, GMP, food safety, and quality policies and procedures

Maintain working knowledge of SOPs and CFIA regulations

Collaborate with Maintenance and other departments; provide QA department backup as directed by the QA Manager

Other duties as assigned

Leadership

Model the DFF values of People, Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Customer Focus in all interactions

Adhere to and promote company policies and procedures at all times

Health & Safety

Maintain a safe working environment for all employees and visitors





Work toward achieving zero lost‑time and medical incidents

Adhere to all site OH&S; rules, regulations, and legislative requirements

Qualifications:

Certifications: HACCP certification required; GFSI certification preferred

Education: Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field

Experience:

1–3 years for Coordinator/Specialist roles OR 5 years as a QA technician in a meat processing industry.

Strong understanding of food safety regulations and audit processes

Familiarity with BRC Global Standards, CFIA regulations, and the Secure Food for Canadian Act.

Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to write clear policies and procedures

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced production environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail

Effective collaborator who can also work independently with minimal supervision

Strong time management and organizational skills

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in both refrigerated and warm production environments

Prolonged periods of sitting and standing

Primarily Monday to Friday schedule with occasional weekend requirements as operations demand

Donald’s Fine Foods offers a competitive compensation package including excellent employee benefits program and RRSP after one year continuous employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Preference will be given to those with food industry experience.

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📌 HACCP Coordinator (Quality Assurance) (British Columbia)
🏢 Donald's Fine Foods
📍 British Columbia