Overview

Natur+L XTD is a food plant specializing in the High Pressure Process (HPP) of prepackaged food in order to give them a longer shelf life without chemicals. We are expanding into the Ontario market and are looking for a HACCP/SQF Coordinator for our Hamilton plant.

IMPORTANT: Must ABSOLUTELY be residing in Canada and be a Canadian citizen OR have a valid work permit. Candidates living outside of Canada will not be considered.

Under the direction of the General Manager, the HACCP/SQF Coordinator is responsible for the management of the HACCP and SQF programs. Coordinates the development of control and food safety procedures, ensures that they are updated and monitors their implementation. Carries out internal audits of the HACCP and/or SQF programs and responds to external audits. Researches and communicates relevant regulatory information and represents the company with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Schedule: 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday, daytime with occasional evening visits as necessary. May increase to 40 hours/week as the business requirements grow.

Responsibilities

Liaise with CFIA:

- Prepare documents for CFIA inspections
- Provide appropriate information to inspectors and answer their questions
- Consult the reports issued by the agency and inform the various parties concerned by the observations.
- Make necessary changes to the points raised and follow up with the Agency.
- Process requests for corrective actions issued by the Agency, develop and implement an appropriate action plan.

Management of the HACCP/SQF Documentation System:

- Respect and enforce HACCP, quality and SQF policies and procedures




- Respect and enforce good food safety practices in the plant
- Chair HACCP meetings
- Communicate HACCP and SQF system performance to management
- Manage the development, implementation, maintenance, validation, verification and annual review of the SQF and HACCP programs by involving the team members responsible for the various tasks involved.
- Communicate HACCP and SQF system standards and requirements to staff
- Train staff on HACCP and SQF system standards and requirements.
- Develop and update the documentation and records necessary to meet the requirements of HACCP and SQF certification.
- Define training needs.
- Carry out daily and periodic checks related to quality and food safety programs
- Coordinate, lead, and conduct internal audits.
- In the event of non-compliance, issue a deviation log and ensure that appropriate corrective actions are implemented, and follow up on corrective actions.
- Suggest a preventive measure if the non-compliance is repetitive.
- Ensure that employees are properly trained in a timely manner.

Other Related Tasks:

- Ensure that standards set by clients are maintained.
- Member of the recall management team and crisis management team.




- Be on the lookout for changes in regulations that may affect the way things are done and adapt the system as needed.
- Follow up on complaints.
- Assist the Operations Manager with day to day administration duties (short term when necessary)

Necessary Qualifications:

- Academic background: college level (Diploma in Food Process and Quality Technology) or equivalent
- Number of years of experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in a HACCP Coordinator role or similar position
- Other Knowledge/Requirements: Knowledge of Canadian quality assurance systems and regulatory requirements for food hygiene; Excellent knowledge of the HACCP program
- Spoken and/or written languages: excellent spoken and written English, functional French and/or Spanish is a plus.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Skills /Qualities /Attitude /Behaviour

- Rigor and precision
- Methodical
- Sense of responsibility and organization
- Autonomy
- Good judgment
- Initiative and leadership
- Ability to work in a team/collaboration/cooperation
- Learning capacity
- Resistance to stress
- Reliability and flexibility

Avantages:

- After 3 months : Group insurance plan, employee assistance program, 2 days of paid sick leave and access to the VRSP program.
- After 1 year or service: 2 weeks of paid vacation and 2 days of personal leave

Pay: $24.00-$27.00 per hour

Advantages:

- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Application question(s):

- Must already live in Canada and in the Hamilton region.

Work Location: In person

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