QA Technician (21 Month Term)

Richardson International Limited; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson International is seeking a QA Technician (21 Month Term) at our Lethbridge, AB location. The role focuses on quality assurance testing, lab analysis, and ensuring food safety and product specifications are met.

You will work closely with production and management, contribute to QA processes, and support incident investigations and continuous improvement efforts. The position requires a Diploma/Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or Chemistry and familiarity with lab instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Must have diploma or degree in Food Science, Microbiology or Chemistry.
• Familiarity with lab instrumentation and testing methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to describe food safety requirements clearly.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with workplace health and safety requirements, policies and procedures.
• Provide quality assurance testing, analysis and technical support.
• Analyze blends and finished products to ensure specifications are met; test and report on raw materials, packaging and finished goods.
• Interface with production and management to ensure lab specs are followed; contribute to quality management system improvements.
• Work within OH&S regulations and company policies.

Skills

Lab testing

Quality assurance

Food safety

Documentation

Education

Diploma/Degree in Food Science

Microbiology

Chemistry

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with over 4,000 employees across Canada, the US, the UK, and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities. Richardson Oilseed is one of Canada’s oldest and largest fully-integrated oilseed processing and packaging operations with three facilities across Canada. In addition to producing bulk canola oil and meal, our food products division produces a wide variety of canola-based margarines, oils, and shortenings for the industrial, retail and foodservice markets. Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility.

We currently have an opportunity for a QA Technician (21 Month Term) at our Lethbridge, AB location.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with all workplace health and safety requirements, company policies and procedures and general workplace rules
• Participate in the day to day health and safety program by working in a safe manner at all times: Always using the required personal protective equipment
• Ensuring that authorized work is completed safely
• Utilizing required controls to prevent risk of exposure to hazards
• Participating actively in incident investigations, training, and other health and safety initiatives
• Reporting all unsafe acts and conditions and all incidents, near misses and workplace injuries/illnesses as per company procedure
• Provide quality assurance testing, analysis and technical support
• Analysis of blends and finished product to ensure specifications are met
• Testing & reporting on incoming raw materials, packaging & finished goods
• Interface with production personnel and management to ensure operating conditions are maintained and laboratory specifications are effectively implemented
• Contribute to the development, maintenance and improvement of the food safety and quality management system
• Must work within established OH&S regulations and comply with all Company policies & procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry
• Comprehension of & familiarity with lab instrumentation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to clearly describe the food safety and quality requirements for producing food products to all staff
• Excellent written, documentation and verbal communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications specifically Word, Excel
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team work ability
• Willing to work shifts and overtime

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.

Apply by September 23, 2026.

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.

Richardson International is a global agriculture and food processing leader, with deep-rooted grower relationships spanning over 165 years. Our journey has seen our business expand and innovate, allowing us to supply quality food products and ingredients to markets near and far. We are always improving our facilities, processes, and products to continue to deliver on our commitment to excellence. Across borders, our network collaborates to fuel our ongoing growth. Join our growing team and set a strong foundation for a career full of exciting possibilities.