Food QA & Compliance Specialist

THL Gourmet Foods Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EFAP (Employee Family Assistance)

DPSP

Paid vacation

Statutory holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

THL Gourmet Foods Inc. is seeking a passionate QA Assistant to support the QA Team in ensuring every batch meets CFIA and Health Canada standards before shipping.

You will conduct line checks, monitor product consistency, and verify packaging accuracy while collaborating with Management, Purchasing, and other departments. The role emphasizes food safety, quality systems development, and continuous improvement in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, QA, nutrition, or related discipline; OR College Diploma in Regulatory Affairs/QA.
• Knowledge of CFIA, Health Canada regulations and Canadian food labelling requirements.
• Experience in food safety, labelling, or internal audits (asset).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain QA documentation (specs, ingredient/allergen lists, COAs, labelling, records).
• Update product labels to meet Canadian labelling requirements and review artwork.
• Conduct market research and obtain product information from suppliers.
• Partner with vendors and cross-functional teams for timely communication.
• Maintain QA records, test reports, and compliance documents.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints and product non-conformities.
• Support hold and release processes, inspections, and sample prep.
• Ensure QA documentation is current and properly filed.
• Maintain departmental tracking systems and reports.
• Support sample purchases and other QA duties.

Skills

MS Office

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/QA

College Diploma in Regulatory Affairs/QA

Tools

None

Job description

THL Gourmet Foods Inc. is seeking a passionate QA Assistant to support the QA Team in ensuring every batch meets CFIA and Health Canada standards before shipping.

You will conduct line checks, monitor product consistency, and verify packaging accuracy while collaborating with Management, Purchasing, and other departments. The role emphasizes food safety, quality systems development, and continuous improvement in a collaborative environment.