FSQA Coordinator

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Guelph; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is seeking an FSQA Coordinator to monitor data for Food Safety, GMP and HACCP compliance in a fast-paced plant environment in Guelph, Ontario.

The role emphasizes data analysis, documentation, and collaborative problem solving to drive improvements and uphold quality standards. The successful candidate will review corrective actions, support training, and help maintain SOPs and records within SharePoint/SAP.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or related discipline.
• 2–3 years of experience in a technical role at a food manufacturing facility.
• Proven ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and data tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze data related to Food Safety, GMP, HACCP and QA programs.
• Review escalated corrective actions and provide guidance to FSQA leadership.
• Coordinate Hold and Release and environmental monitoring initiatives.
• Support NCR execution and investigations of customer/consumer complaints.
• Maintain FSQA document management (SOPs, training materials, policies).

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

MS Office

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Chemistry/Microbiology/Food Science degree

Tools

SharePoint

SAP

Job description

The Opportunity:

As a member of the facility's FSQA team, the FSQA Coordinator monitors and analyzes data related to all Food Safety, GMP, HACCP and other Quality Assurance Program requirements to ensure they are consistently achieved. The Coordinator is responsible for reviewing escalated proposed corrective actions and providing additional guidance and support as required. While operating in a fast paced food manufacturing environment, the Coordinator must be comfortable analyzing large amounts of data and making recommendations to FSQA leadership based on findings.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount

Base Salary: $47,000 - $69,000 CAD base pay annually

The above base salary reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Support the execution of site environmental program (EMP).
• Coordinate and ensure proper execution of Hold and Release program.
• Maintain and coordinate verification and changes to SOP’s in Sharepoint and SAP.
• Conduct CCP and/or prerequisite training and other Food Safety Training.
• Participate in annual HACCP review and reassessment with cross functional team and update the program accordingly.
• Participate in prerequisite monitoring and reassessment inspections as per MLF specific requirement
• Maintain GMP Training presentations and CCP presentations.
• Execute NCR's.
• Investigate and draft responses for customer and consumer complaints.
• Coordinate FSQA document management (SOP's, training material, policies, etc).
• Support and/or deliver FSQA training.
• Order FSQA supplies.
• Assist with construction activities and planning of environmental monitoring.
• Support and/or coordinate equipment calibrations (MDs, thermometers, data tracers, etc.).
• Participate in meetings and projects as required.
• Provide back up support to FSQA Technician.
• Function as the Gatekeeper of Sharepoint, SAP.

What You’ll Bring:

• University degree or college diploma preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or a related discipline.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in a technical role at a food manufacturing facility.
• Proven ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Superior systems skills (including MS Office).
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and teach others.
• Proven alignment to the Maple Leaf Leadership Values.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail] .