About The Donut Co.

The Donut Co. is a fast-growing donut manufacturer producing high-quality, great-tasting donuts for customers across Canada and expanding international markets. We blend proven baking science, consistent production processes, and rigorous food safety standards to deliver donuts our customers know and love.

Our manufacturing facility operates in full compliance with GFSI-recognized food safety standards, HACCP principles, and the Protected Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) . We are passionate about quality, food safety, and continuous improvement—and we’re building a team that shares those values as we scale.

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented QA & Regulatory Affairs Specialist to support our donut manufacturing operations. This mid-level role is critical to maintaining food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance across our facility and product portfolio.

You will work closely with Production, R&D;, and Leadership to ensure our donuts meet internal specifications, customer expectations, and all applicable Canadian food regulations, with support for U.S. and other export markets as required.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Food Safety

- Conduct incoming ingredient, in-process, and finished product inspections and testing according to established specifications and SOPs
- Manage retain samples, batch records, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and production documentation in compliance with CFIA and GFSI requirements
- Investigate out-of-specification (OOS) and out-of-trend (OOT) results; lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)




- Perform routine environmental monitoring and support sanitation verification activities
- Maintain calibration records for food safety and quality-critical equipment

Regulatory & Label Compliance

- Review and approve Canadian food labels for compliance with CFIA, Health Canada, and SFCR requirements , including:

- Ingredient declarations and allergen statements (e.g., wheat/gluten, dairy, soy)

- Nutrition Facts tables

- Bilingual (English/French) requirements

- Maintain regulatory documentation, product specifications, and compliance records

- Support regulatory requirements for U.S. FDA and other export markets where applicable

Quality Systems & Documentation

- Develop, review, and update SOPs, work instructions, and quality documentation aligned with GFSI food safety standards (e.g., SQF, BRCGS, or FSSC 22000) :

- Manage document control systems, including version control, distribution, and archiving

- Administer non-conformance and CAPA tracking systems through to closure

- Support internal audits, third-party audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections

- Maintain supplier approval and qualification programs, including ingredient risk assessments and COA review

- Track quality KPIs and contribute to management review and continuous improvement initiatives

Regulatory & Operational Compliance





- Support ongoing compliance with Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) and facility licensing requirements
- Assist with food safety and quality training for production and warehouse teams
- Participate in third-party and regulatory inspections; prepare and track responses to findings or corrective actions
- Monitor and verify allergen control, sanitation, pest control, and GMP programs
- Stay current with evolving CFIA, Health Canada, and international food regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Required

- 3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing quality assurance and/or regulatory affairs
- Working knowledge of GFSI food safety standards (SQF, BRCGS, or FSSC 22000)
- Hands-on experience with food safety testing, inspections, and documentation
- Proficiency with document control systems and quality management software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment

Preferred

- Experience in bakery, confectionery, or ready-to-eat food manufacturing

- Familiarity with CFIA, SFCR, and U.S. FDA food regulations :

- Experience supporting GFSI audits and customer food safety audits

What We Offer

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Paid time off and statutory holidays
- A collaborative, growth-focused team culture
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement as the company scales

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits :

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Quality Assurance (Edmonton)
🏢 Special D Baking
📍 Edmonton