FSQA Technician (1-Year Contract) - Bakery Quality & Safety

Otis Spunkmeyer, LLC; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries is seeking an FSQA Technician (1 Year Temporary Assignment) to join our Ancaster, Hamilton bakery. You will protect food safety and quality by conducting chemical, physical, and microbiological testing, recording results, and ensuring compliance with the Aspire Bakeries Integrated Management System (AIMS).

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in food science or a related field, 1–2 years in the food industry (bakery experience preferred), and strong analytical, documentation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, human ecology, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in the food industry, bakery experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety, quality systems, and analytical testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Abide by Plant Safety, Health, and Environmental policies; participate in safety initiatives.
• Conduct chemical, physical, and microbiological tests on ingredient mixes and finished products.
• Analyze products using pH, viscosity, color, odor, and appearance evaluations.
• Record analytical results in required reports, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Capture key line and process performance indicators and enter them into tracking systems.
• Participate in quality improvement and cost-reduction projects.
• Monitor product quality and assist in continuous improvement efforts.
• Audit processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Follow GMPs, HACCP, allergen controls, foreign material controls, and product integrity.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety practices and report concerns promptly.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Training others

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, human ecology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Aspire Bakeries is seeking an FSQA Technician (1 Year Temporary Assignment) to join our Ancaster, Hamilton bakery. You will protect food safety and quality by conducting chemical, physical, and microbiological testing, recording results, and ensuring compliance with the Aspire Bakeries Integrated Management System (AIMS).

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in food science or a related field, 1–2 years in the food industry (bakery experience preferred), and strong analytical, documentation,