HACCP Technician

Saputo; Calgary; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation upon hire

Group insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee family assistance program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Paid Maternity/Parental Leave

Job summary

Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. is seeking a highly organized HACCP Technician to join our team and develop a career in food safety systems management.

This developmental role provides hands-on experience in HACCP, regulatory compliance, auditing, and document control while preparing you for progression within Food Safety and Quality. The role reports to the HACCP Advisor and works with QC and cross-functional teams to maintain HACCP programs, ensure CFIA/GFSI compliance, and support plant

Qualifications

• Experience supporting HACCP, food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory programs.
• B.Sc. or equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology, Dairy Science, or related field.
• Knowledge of HACCP, FSEP, GMPs, GFSI, and food safety regulations.
• Ability to review data, identify trends, and support compliance activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Support HACCP program maintenance, training, and document control.
• Assist in maintaining HACCP Plans for cheese operations and related records.
• Coordinate internal, regulatory, and customer audits and follow-up actions.
• Maintain training records and support food safety verification activities.
• Assist with plant projects, new product development, and continuous improvement.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

GFSI standards

Food safety auditing

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

B.Sc. in Food Science or related field

Tools

Document Control System

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of the Role

Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. is seeking a highly organized and proactive HACCP Technician to join our growing team. The HACCP Technician is a developmental technical role designed for individuals interested in developing a career in food safety systems management. This position provides hands-on experience in HACCP, regulatory compliance, food safety programs, auditing, training, and document control while building the technical knowledge and practical skills required for progression within the Food Safety and Quality function.

Reporting to the HACCP Advisor, the HACCP Technician supports the maintenance, administration, and continuous improvement of the Plant's HACCP Program and associated food safety systems. The role helps ensure compliance with CFIA regulations, GFSI standards, Corporate Quality Assurance requirements, and customer expectations while supporting plant growth and operational changes.

The HACCP Technician works closely with the HACCP Advisor, QC Department, and cross-functional plant teams to maintain food safety program effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and high standards of food safety performance.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Support the HACCP Advisor, QC Manager, and cross-functional teams to implement food safety requirements, drive compliance, and strengthen the Plant's Food Safety Culture.
• Assist in maintaining and updating two (2) HACCP Plans for Hard Cheese and Process Cheese operations, including all of the food safety, quality, and operational documents annually.
• Apply an analytical approach to food safety information to identify trends or gaps and support compliance and continuous improvement activities.
• Support the administration and continuous improvement of the Plant's food safety programs to ensure compliance with legislative, GFSI, Corporate Quality Assurance, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate and participate in internal, regulatory, customer, and third-party audits and inspections, including corrective action follow-up and verification.
• Maintain HACCP, food safety, training, and quality records, including the Plant Document Control System, to ensure programs remain current, accurate, and compliant.
• Coordinate food safety training activities, including Contractor and Visitor GMP training, and maintain associated training records.
• Support environmental monitoring, environmental swabbing, and other food safety verification activities.
• Support plant projects, new product development, product modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives by assisting with food safety assessments, HACCP reviews, document updates, regulatory compliance activities, and implementation of food safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience supporting HACCP, food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance programs.
• B.Sc. or equivalent post-secondary education in Food Science, Food Technology, Dairy Science, Food Safety, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, FSEP, GMPs, Preventive Controls, GFSI standards, food safety regulations, and food safety auditing systems.
• Knowledge of food safety risk assessment and preventive control principles.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to review information and data, identify trends or gaps, and support food safety activities and decision-making.
• Experience supporting food safety audits and inspections is considered an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and document control skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated interest in developing technical expertise in HACCP, food safety systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret regulatory requirements, standards, SOPs, and laboratory reports.
• Experience coordinating or delivering training programs is considered an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other business software applications.

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:

• Vacation upon hire.
• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance.
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Employee family assistance program for employees and their families.
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match.
• Paid Maternity/Parental L