QA Technical Associate

SCG; Concord; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing food company is seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Technical Associate in Nova Scotia, Canada. In this role, you'll implement and maintain food safety and quality systems while adhering to regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates have a degree or diploma and 3-5 years of relevant experience. You'll conduct inspections, address compliance issues, and ensure the integrity of products. Join a team committed to high standards in food production.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in quality assurance.
• Familiarity with GFSI, USDA, and FDA standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Food Safety and Quality Systems.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections to ensure compliance.
• Perform daily pest control inspections and monitor GMP compliance.
• Initiate corrective actions to resolve deviations as necessary.

Skills

Food safety expertise

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Education

Degree or a 3-year College Diploma

Job description

Overview

Position: Quality Assurance Technical Associate.

Education: A Degree or a 3-year College Diploma from an accredited institution is required.

Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience.

A fast-growing Vaughan-based food company operating multiple brands across retail, foodservice, and manufacturing throughout the USA and Canada is seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Technical Associate to join our team.

Role Overview

This role is ideal for individuals with a strong passion for food safety, quality control, and maintaining the highest standards in food production. As a Quality Assurance Technical Associate, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of our food safety and quality systems while ensuring compliance with industry regulations and delivering safe, high-quality products to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and maintain the company’s Food Safety and Quality Systems, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and procedures.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and ensure all records are completed accurately in accordance with written programs.
• Ensure strict adherence to customer and regulatory requirements, including GFSI, USDA, and FDA standards.
• Perform daily pest control inspections, monitor GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) compliance, and maintain scale calibration records.
• Serve as a professional representative of the company when interacting with customers, government personnel, and facility visitors.
• Address and resolve deviations by initiating corrective actions and ensuring that all issues are resolved in compliance with established standards.

Note: Employee may be required to perform other duties as necessary to support the operational needs of the organization.