FSQA Technician - Contract

Riverside Natural Foods Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian snack manufacturer is seeking an FSQA (Food Safety Quality Assurance) professional in Toronto, Ontario. The role involves monitoring manufacturing processes, conducting inspections, and providing training on food safety standards. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in the food industry, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This fixed-term contract role requires flexibility for rotational shifts.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

RRSP matching or 401k matching

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of working experience within the food industry is preferred.
• A self-starter with a high level of initiative.
• Must be able to work on rotational shifts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and verify manufacturing and processing activities.
• Provide training for conducting Quality checks.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian‑based, family‑owned, globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B‑Corp certified, Triple‑Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, ‘better‑for‑you’ snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.

We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain – and yes, it will get rough. But that’s what makes the journey worthwhile.

So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together.

Role Overview

Reporting to the FSQA Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring and verifying manufacturing and processing activities to ensure that our products are made in compliance with Riverside standards and customer specifications and to meet and exceed regulatory requirements. Please note that this is a fixed‑term contract role following a continental shift: two weekdays plus Saturday and Sunday.

Key Accountabilities and Activities

• Demonstrate and uphold Riverside Natural Food’s core values
• Assist in implementing Riverside and BRC Food Safety standards in manufacturing
• Provide clear and effective training to Senior Operators for conducting Critical to Quality and CCP checks and to other Operators on performing analytical testing such as moisture checks, temper checks, etc.
• Support Riverside in establishing and maintaining a food safety culture among employees by carrying out monthly food safety talks and assessments
• Conduct routine pre‑operational inspection duties to assure compliance with sanitation standards
• Verify procedures and records such as CCP, critical limits as per schedule monitoring and deviation procedures or steps to be taken in the event of non‑conformance
• Perform scheduled GMP and non‑conformance audits to monitor manufacturing practices
• Communicate test results and provide recommendations for operations personnel to ensure finished products are within specifications
• Ensure complete and accurate records of all testing and evaluations are maintained and verified for compliance to specifications
• Sample and perform sensory evaluation of incoming ingredients and finished products
• Verify packaging artwork to ensure they meet company specifications; conduct qualitative and quantitative testing of finished goods
• Perform scheduled glass inspections, environmental and sanitation swabbing
• Perform verification of COA, sampling and receiving of raw material in SAP
• Support root cause analysis on external complaints and internal non‑conformances
• Maintain highest possible housekeeping standards to prevent microbial contamination
• Maintain all related records, ensure verification as required
• Support/participate in completing document and process reviews and audits
• Keeps the work atmosphere FUN by keeping it light and welcoming
• Other duties as assigned

Reporting Relationship

• The position reports directly to the FSQA Manager.

Qualifications

• 1‑2 years of working experience within the food industry
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, self‑starter with a high level of initiative and ADAPTABILITY
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to convey complex information to a non‑expert audience
• TEAM player with a positive attitude
• Good computer skills with intermediate level Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook
• Analytical, with problem‑identification and problem‑solving capabilities
• PASSIONATE and positive attitude with a desire to learn and collaborate
• Aptitude to exhibit, RESPECT and protect Riverside’s Core Values in a changing environment
• Demonstrates HUMILITY throughout the company on a day to day basis
• Able to work on rotational shifts (day, afternoon, and night and weekends)
• Flexibility working at different Riverside sites as needed

What We Expect

• Values‑led: You’ll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun.
• Unparalleled experiences and opportunities: Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we’ll offer the world, into the future. This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process – fast! – while employing it.
• Access to everyone: We’re a flat organization with few silos which means you’ll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production staff.
• Personal development: We’ll support and empower you to chart your own path and reach any heights you set for yourself.
• Gratitude: As a growing business, we can’t always offer formal recognition like awards programs, but we do show our true gratitude and appreciation. At Riverside, we’re all in this together and we value you.

What We Offer

• Values‑led: We don’t cut corners or step on anyone or anything on our way to our summit. Every step you take must align with our values, no compromises.
• Courageous determination: As a family‑run, rapidly growing business, we are often challenged to find ways to deliver that aren’t obvious or easy.
• Humility: We’re a small (but growing) fish in a sea of whales and sharks. We know the products we offer are some of the healthiest and most sustainable, but we don’t brag about it.
• Continuous improvement: As a learn‑as‑we‑go organization, we rely on each other to continuously improve everything we touch.

Benefits

• Immerse yourself in our comprehensive benefits program, with Riverside taking care of the costs!
• RRSP matching or 401k matching for an empowered financial journey
• Join Employee‑Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights
• Develop your career further through our Riverside University program and with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• An open concept work environment that embodies our Values

How to Apply

If you have the commitment to excellence, the energy, the attitude and experience we need, please submit your resume to careers(AT)riversidenaturals.com with the job title you are applying for in the subject line or click the apply button.

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.