Job Description

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Program Specialist

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Summary

The FSQA (Food Safety and Quality Assurance) Program Specialist will be reporting the QA Program Lead and is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of the HACCP and BRCGS food safety management systems at the assigned facility. This position ensures regulatory compliance, promotes a strong food safety culture, and drives continuous audit readiness through proactive system management and cross-functional collaboration.

What FGF Offers:

- FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential
- Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
- RRSP matching program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

Primary Responsibilities

HACCP & Food Safety System Management

- Lead and support the HACCP and Food Safety Teams to ensure the effectivemaintenance of the HACCP and BRCGS programs.
- Oversee hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measures across all stages of raw material intake and food production, ensuring alignment with the HACCP Plan (Forms 5–9).
- Maintain and update HACCP, BRCGS, and prerequisite programs through regular review, monitoring, verification, and validation activities.
- Ensure the assigned siteis in compliance withall applicable food safety regulations and standards, including CFIA, Health Canada, USDA, FDA, and BRCGS requirements.

Documentation & Record Keeping





- Update andmaintainStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and records based on HACCP reassessments, product or process changes, and equipment modifications.
- Manage document control processes, ensuring all QA, Sanitation, and Maintenance records are accuratelymaintainedand uploaded to the Black Box system.
- Conduct weekly verification of QA, sanitation, shipping, receiving, maintenance, and production records, reporting compliance status to senior QA and Compliance leadership.

Audit & Inspection Readiness

- Schedule and lead Food Safety and HACCP meetings; distribute meeting minutes and track actionitemcompletion.
- Support the QA ProgramLead to prepare the site for internal and external audits, including BRCGS, customer, CFIA, and other regulatory inspections.
- Assistwithtimelyclosure of corrective actions and non-conformances from audits, inspections, or internal reviews.
- Lead and document weekly and monthly self-inspections; collaborate with cross-functional teams to address deviations and promote continuous improvement.

Training & Compliance

- Conduct annual and new employee training on Critical Control Point (CCP) monitoring, HACCP requirements, and relevant food safety protocols.
- Stay current with changes to food safety laws, regulations, and industry standards,



communicating updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Foster a hygienic,compliant, and positive working environment that aligns with company policies and food safety standards.

Other Responsibilities

- Occasional travel to other facilities may berequired.
- Perform otherduties asassigned by the QA Program Leader.

Required Skills & Experience:

Education:

- Post-secondary education in Food Science, Food Safety, ora relateddiscipline.

Experience:

- Minimum 1–3 years of quality assurance experience in food manufacturing, with a focus on HACCP and BRCGS programs.
- Proventrack recordin developing, implementing, andmaintainingfood safety management systems.
- Experience in audit preparation, document control, and corrective action management.

Certifications & Skills:

- Certified training in HACCP and BRCGS/SQF Food Standard (Certificationrequired).
- Robust knowledge of food safety regulations (CFIA, FDA, USDA, BRCGS).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and electronic document management systems.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Other Requirements

- Flexibility to work acrossmultiple facilitiesor bakery locations.
- Must have a valid driver license (G2/G) andhasaccess to a car
- What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.We h

📌 Food Safety and Quality Assurance Program Specialist (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto