FSQA Coordinator

FVSP; Chilliwack; Hybrid; CAD 44,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Benefits

Lunch items available at retail store

Tab system for onsite store

Paid orientation

Safe, food-safety focused workplace

Job summary

FVSP is seeking an experienced FSQA Coordinator to own and improve food safety and QA programs across the organization. You will lead audit readiness, document controls, and collaborate with processing, distribution, and farm operations to uphold high standards.

You will manage sanitation, SOPs, training, labeling compliance, and pest control, while overseeing testing programs and customer complaint resolution. A strong, organized leader with HACCP/GMP knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Food Science, Agriculture, Biology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or a related role within a food production environment.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, and GMP requirements.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to mentor and develop staff.
• Highly organized with strong documentation and reporting capabilities.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain food safety and QA programs in compliance with HACCP, GMP, and BC Provincial Meat Program standards across all business units.
• Audit oversight and readiness: lead planning, scheduling, and preparation for all third-party and regulatory audits; ensure documentation, corrective actions, and staff are audit-ready.
• Conduct periodic program-level audits of QA/QC execution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for on-site provincial inspectors, conducting regular check-ins and maintaining open communication on any concerns.
• Manage the sanitation program, including coordination with the sanitation contractor and chemical representatives.
• Develop, review, and maintain SOPs production-wide, ensuring annual reviews and training documentation.
• Oversee the packaging grading program and related staff training.
• Design and deliver food safety training materials for staff at all levels.
• Review FSQA documentation and floor records for completeness and trends; report to leadership on program performance and improvement areas.
• Oversee required testing programs (shelf-life, water retention, microbial, environmental monitoring, water testing), reviewing results and directing follow-up.
• Oversee product labeling compliance.
• Manage pest control programs across all sites.
• Receive, investigate, and resolve customer complaints tied to food safety/quality; identify root cause and coordinate corrective action across departments.

Skills

HACCP

GMP

Leadership

Documentation

Cross-functional

Education

Food Science

Agriculture

Biology

Job description

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry
4540 Simmons Rd
Chilliwack, BC V2R4R7, CAN

Description

FVSP | Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry

Location

Yarrow, BC

Schedule

8:00AM – 4:30PM (Flexible)

Job Type

Part-Time – 3 days per week (~24 hours/week)

Compensation

$32 – $35 per hour, based on experience

About FVSP

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry (FVSP) is a well-established, family-owned poultry company with over 50 years of history in British Columbia. Unlike a typical distributor, we manage the full process — from farm production and processing to distribution and sales — serving restaurants, retailers, and food service customers across the Lower Mainland.

We take pride in a friendly, supportive, and team-oriented work environment where every team member is valued and plays a meaningful role in our day-to-day success. If you enjoy working with food, building relationships, and being part of a close-knit team — this is the place for you.

The Role

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry is seeking an experienced and dedicated FSQA Coordinator who is responsible for owning, maintaining, and improving the programs that drive food safety and quality across the organization. A role that demands a detail-oriented, self-driven individual who thrives with autonomy and takes genuine pride in their work.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain food safety and quality assurance programs in compliance with HACCP, GMP, and BC Provincial Meat Program standards across all business units.
• Audit oversight and readiness: lead planning, scheduling, and preparation for all third-party and regulatory audits (HACCP, Costco, GMP, animal welfare); ensure documentation, corrective actions, and staff are audit-ready on an ongoing basis.
• Conduct periodic program-level audits of flood QA/QC execution
• Serve as the primary point of contact for on-site provincial inspectors, conducting regular check-ins and maintaining open communication on any concerns.
• Manage the sanitation program, including coordination with the sanitation contractor and chemical representatives.
• Develop, review, and maintain SOPs production-wide, ensuring annual reviews and training documentation
• Oversee the packaging grading program and related staff training.
• Design and deliver food safety training materials for staff at all levels.
• Review FSQA documentation and floor records for completeness and trends; report to leadership on program performance and improvement areas.
• Oversee required testing programs (shelf-life, water retention, microbial, environmental monitoring, water testing), reviewing results and directing follow-up.
• Oversee product labeling compliance.
• Manage pest control programs across all sites.
• Receive, investigate, and resolve customer complaints tied to food safety/quality; identify root cause and coordinate corrective action across departments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Processing, Distribution, Hatchery, and Farm Operations.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within the FSQA program.

What We're Looking For

• Post-secondary education in Food Science, Agriculture, Biology, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or a related role within a food production environment
• Working knowledge of HACCP, and GMP requirements
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to mentor and develop staff
• Highly organized with strong documentation and reporting capabilities
• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced production environment

Why Join FVSP?

• Work directly with a passionate, experienced team in the food industry
• Family-run company with a long-standing reputation and loyal customer base
• Meaningful role where your contributions make a direct daily impact
• Real career pathways — we promote from within and invest in training.
• Hands-on role where your attention to detail keeps customers happy and product safe.
• A respectful, team-first culture that values a positive attitude and long-term fit.
• Extended Health Benefits (Including, but not Limited to Chiropractors, Massage Therapy), Routine eye exam coverage, Dental, Life & Dependent Life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Travel Insurance, Long Term Disability, and an annual Health/Lifestyle Spending Account).
• Paid orientation
• A safe, food-safety focused workplace where teamwork matters.
• Lunch items available at our retail store
• “Tab” system at our onsite retail store for full-time employees

Relevant Experience: Any sort of food processing experience, forklift ticket, air ticket, WHMIS, food safe and first aid are all assets to this position but not required.

FVSP employs a wide range of people from different backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life. We deeply value diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join us and become part of our growing family!