FSQA Technician

Maple Leaf Foods Inc; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is seeking an FSQA Technician at our Bradford facility. The role focuses on monitoring Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, and QA programs on the production floor, initiating corrective actions, and escalating FSQA concerns as needed.

The position emphasizes working with urgency in a fast-paced environment to maintain safety and quality. The candidate should be able to stand for long periods, wear PPE, and reliably attend shifts in Bradford, Ontario.

Qualifications

• Secondary Education
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset
• Previous experience in manufacturing or food production is an asset
• Able to reliably attend scheduled shifts at the Bradford location
• Ability to stand and work on the production floor for extended periods
• Ability to wear required PPE in a food manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Monitor Food Safety, GMP, HACCP and QA requirements on the production floor.
• Initiate immediate corrective actions wherever possible and escalate FSQA concerns as required.
• Comfortable challenging others in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Skills

Good oral and written communication

Ability to work in a fast-paced env

Experience in manufacturing

Attend scheduled shifts reliably

Stand for extended periods

Wear required PPE in food environment

Education

Secondary Education

Job description

Job Details

• Position Title: FSQA Technician
• Location: 65 Reagens Industrial Pkwy, Bradford
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Posting Date: September 22, 2026
• Application Deadline: September 28, 2026
• Shift Details: Monday - Friday, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
• Reason for vacancy: Replacement Headcount
• Position ID: 2026-BRD-12

About Maple Leaf Foods

We’re a carbon‑neutral food company on a mission to Raise the Good in Food—through better nutrition, safer workplaces, humane animal care, and sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We also work to reduce food insecurity in Canada. Join us and help build a better future.

Position Summary

As a member of the facility's FSQA team, the FSQA Technician spends majority of their time on the production floor monitoring Food Safety, GMP, HACCP and other Quality Assurance Program requirements to ensure they are consistently achieved. Operating with a sense of urgency, the Technician is responsible for initiating immediate corrective actions wherever possible and escalating FSQA concerns as required. The Technician must be comfortable respectfully challenging others in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.

Essential Qualifications

• Secondary Education
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset
• Previous experience in manufacturing or food production is an asset
• Able to reliably attend scheduled shifts at the Bradford location
• Ability to stand and work on the production floor for extended periods
• Ability to wear required PPE in a food manufacturing environment

Assets / Preferred

• Food manufacturing experience
• QA experience
• HACCP / GMP knowledge

What’s in it for you?

• Wage range: $19.10 - $21.10 per hour (based on progression)
• Shift Premium
• Competitive Wages & Benefits
• Human Resources, Health & Safety and Food Safety training provided
• Reputable company and brands
• Opportunities to participate in Benefits and Pension plans
• Great team environment
• Strong focus on internal advancement and development
• Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health Resources
• Employee events throughout the year
• Maple Leaf employee discount sales on poultry products

Equal Opportunity:

We champion diversity and inclusion as part of our purpose and vision, living our Leadership Values and driving results. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Accessibility:

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, assessment, and hiring process.

AI Disclosure:

AI is not being used in any part of the recruitment process (screening, assessment, or selection).