Food Safety & Compliance Specialist

Rentokil Initial Hong Kong; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pest control firm is seeking passionate Food Safety & Compliance Specialists in Kelowna, Canada. This role involves conducting assessments for compliance with food safety standards, teaching clients how to enhance their practices, and requires traveling up to 50% of the time. Ideal candidates should have a CP-FS certification, excellent communication skills, and a strong attention to detail. Enjoy robust benefits, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment that promotes personal growth and career development.

Benefits

Paid training and professional development

Medical benefits including dental and vision

Retirement savings plan with company matching

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Desire to travel via car and/or plane up to 50% of the time.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Valid driver's license and good motor vehicle record required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for compliance with brand standards.
• Observe food prep and cooking standards.
• Teach clients safer workplace practices.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Strong attention to detail

Time management

Influencing others

Safe driving record

Education

CP-FS certification

Tools

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Who are we?

Steritech Brand Standards is proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies in North America, the global leader in pest control. The company has experienced significant growth, doubling in size over the past five years. Steritech is the market leader in food safety, quality assurance, and customer experience management. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world’s leading brands across industries as diverse as manufacturing, processing, retail, food service, and hospitality. We help our clients give the best, safest, and healthiest possible service to THEIR customers.

Unlock Your Potential at Steritech – Where Careers Are Built from Within

At Steritech, we cultivate a culture of continuous learning and professional development. We are proud to say that the majority of our management team began their journey with us as specialists. This is a testament to our strong belief in promoting from within and recognizing the potential in each of our team members. When you join Steritech, you’re not just taking a job— you’re stepping into a career path that offers opportunities for growth and advancement at every level. We provide the tools, resources, and mentorship to help you succeed, because your success is our success. Become part of a team that’s committed to your development and where your journey from specialist to leader can begin!

What do our Food Safety & Compliance Specialists do?

Our Food Safety & Compliance Specialists help our Hotel, Restaurant, and Grocery clients ensure brand standards, food quality, and friendly service for their customers. They also:

• Conduct assessments that measure conformity to established regulatory, industry, and proprietary brand standards for clients
• Observe food prep and cooking standards to ensure food safety, health, and sanitation practices
• Partner with clients to address root causes of assessment discrepancies and develop corrective action plans
• Teach and coach clients how to make their workplace a safer and healthier environment for themselves and THEIR customers
• Travel up to 50%, or 10 days per month, including some evening and weekend work

Requirements

What do you need?

• Meet the requirements to obtain a CP-FS certification
• Highly flexible Sunday to Saturday work schedule that lets you work around personal commitments

Desire to travel via car and/or plane up to 50% of time

• Ability to lift 10 lbs chest high, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching
• Have excellent listening and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability and desire to influence others with tact and skill
• Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback in a positive manner
• Thrives in an autonomous working environment
• Ability to organize and prioritize work based on urgency, efficiency and other factors
• Safe driving record and a commitment to working safely
• Strong technical knowledge of food safety is preferred
• ServSafe and/or CP-FS Certification(s) a plus
• Must pass pre-employment background screen
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass motor vehicle record search

Budgeted Salary: $40,000-$46,000 Annually

Benefits

Below you’ll find information about some of what Rentokil Canada Corporation has to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits when they meet certain criteria.

• Professional and Personal Growth: Robust Paid Training & Professional Development Path
• Opportunity to grow - We love to promote from within!
• Fantastic Tuition Reimbursement benefits & Scholarship Programs (for FT Colleagues)
• Wellness: Excellent Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Outstanding Company-Paid Short Term Disability
• Access to Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program that offers services such as free counselling services and other benefits
• Company-paid sick time
• Retirement Savings plan with highly-competitive company-matching contributions
• Employee Discounts (includes many offerings, including cellular/mobile service, and more)
• Work-Life Balance: Vacation Days, Company-Paid Holidays

Rentokil Canada Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply for positions. Rentokil Canada Corporation is committed to provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Please ensure to inform us if you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process.

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