Company Overview

English Bay Chocolate Factory / Kinnikinnick Foods is a family-owned business dedicated to producing high-quality gluten-free products. Since 1991, we have expanded our offerings to include dairy-free, nut-free, and peanut-free options, committed to providing safe and delicious choices for our customers worldwide.

Position Summary:

We are currently recruiting a Food Safety Lab Technician who is responsible for providing technical support in laboratory analysis, maintaining documentation of these activities.

Duties:

- Conduct microbiological, chemical, allergen and sensory testing
- Perform production line audit checking to ensure the integrity of the product
- Perform raw materials and finished product inspections for quality including Kosher, packaging, CoA, sampling and testing
- Perform sanitation verification and validation testing.
- Follow and practice GMPs and HACCP protocols. Ensure GMPs are maintained by production and warehouse employees.
- Perform calibration checks of lab and processing/packaging equipment such as thermometers and weighing scales.
- Undertake internal audits and plant inspections
- Assist in customer complaint investigations
- Ensures Company Health and Safety standards are met and maintained
- Ensures Company Food Safety (SQF/HACCP) Standards are met and maintained
- Ensures adherence to all Company policies and procedures




- Report potential hazards and unsafe work conditions.
- Other duties as assigned by QA Supervisor or QA Manager.

Skills:

- Laboratory Technician / Assistant Diploma / Certificate
- Knowledge of GFSI an asset
- Previous food handling experience/training
- WHMIS certification
- Valuable time management skills, ability to work independently
- Some mechanical aptitude an asset
- Ability to use problem-solving skills, be resourceful in finding solutions
- Fluent written/verbal communication skills in the English language

Shift:

- Monday - Friday
- Rotating shift (every 2 weeks) schedule 6:00am - 2:15pm OR 9:00am - 5:15pm
- Saturday Overtime shifts as required

CSA-approved steel-toed boots are a requirement. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Are you able to work Over Time shifts as required on Saturdays

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:
- Food industry: 2 years (required)

Language:
- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Food Safety Lab Technician - Large Scale Production Bakery (Edmonton)
🏢 Kinnikinnick Foods
📍 Edmonton