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Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods in Bradford, Ontario is seeking a dedicated FSQA Technician to monitor Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, and QA program requirements on the production floor. The role emphasizes timely corrective actions and escalation of FSQA concerns to maintain quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and the flexibility to attend scheduled shifts at Bradford.

Qualifications

• Secondary Education is required.
• 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 programs on the production floor.
• Initiate immediate corrective actions and escalate FSQA concerns as needed.
• Support a fast-paced food manufacturing environment with urgency and accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

PPE experience

Attendance reliability

Education

Secondary Education

Tools

QA experience

HACCP / GMP knowledge

Job description

Position ID: 2026-BRD-12
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

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
• 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).