Instructor - Food Supply Chain Track & Trace

Seneca College; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian educational institution in Toronto is seeking an Instructor for the Food Supply Chain Track & Trace course. The role involves teaching essential traceability foundations, GS1 standards, and regulatory compliance. Strong experience in supply chain data modeling and food safety is required. Candidates must demonstrate effective communication and training skills. This is an in-person position with an opportunity to impact modern food systems positively.

Qualifications

• Experience with EDIFACT and traceability data structures.
• Strong understanding of SFCR and CFIA regulations.
• Knowledge of GS1 Global Standards.
• Experience in Food & Beverage logistics or supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Teach foundations of food supply chain traceability.
• Introduce GS1 standards and product identification.
• Explain regulations and guide learners on requirements.
• Demonstrate use of the AIRS database.
• Support fraud prevention and recall readiness.
• Lead hands-on activities and discussions.

Skills

Supply chain data modeling

Food regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Training delivery to adults

Job description

Overview

Instructor- Food Supply Chain Track & Trace

Are you passionate about making complex supply chain, regulatory, and data standards understandable, practical, and actionable? Do you believe that strong traceability skills protect consumers, strengthen operations, and build resilient, transparent food systems?

What’s on Your Horizon

Delivery Mode: In person

Instructional Hours: 6 total (delivered in one day)

Schedule: Saturday, March 28 — 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Responsibilities:

• Teach the foundations of food supply chain traceability, including sustainability, transparency, and risk management.
• Introduce GS1 standards and product identification systems (GTIN, SSCC, barcodes, RFID).
• Explain key regulations such as SFCR and guide learners through CFIA/CBSA requirements.
• Demonstrate how to use the AIRS database to identify import requirements and documentation.
• Show how traceability supports fraud prevention, recall readiness, and identifying Critical Tracking Events (CTEs).
• Break down essential data concepts including Master vs Transactional Data, KDEs, and basic EDIFACT structure.
• Lead hands on activities such as the AIRS Hunt and group discussions focused on identifying gaps and building solutions.

What You Bring to Seneca

• Experience with supply chain data modeling, including EDIFACT, KDEs, and traceability data structures.
• Strong applied understanding of food regulatory compliance, including SFCR, CFIA requirements, and confident AIRS database navigation.
• Deep knowledge of GS1 Global Standards, including GTIN, SSCC, and data carrier systems.
• Professional experience in Food & Beverage logistics, supply chain management, regulatory affairs, import/export operations, or food safety and quality assurance.
• Clear, engaging communication skills with proven success delivering training to adult learners.

If you’re ready to help modernize food systems and empower professionals to build stronger, safer, and more transparent supply chains, this role is your opportunity to make real industry impact.