Quality and Environmental Coordinator

Darling International Canada; Sainte-Catherine; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Sainte-Catherine seeks a Quality & Environment Coordinator. The role involves managing quality programs, ensuring environmental compliance, and liaising with regulatory bodies. Bilingual candidates with a university degree in a relevant field and experience in quality assurance or environmental sectors are encouraged to apply. Moving in a manufacturing environment is part of the job, and strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in quality assurance or environmental area preferred.
• Understanding of the HACCP system is essential.
• Experience in food processing or agricultural sector is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality programs and product testing for partners.
• Liaise with inspectors and auditors on PSQA matters.
• Ensure timely follow-up of audits and non-conformances.

Skills

Bilingual - French/English

Leadership skills

Creative problem-solving

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree in relevant fields

Job description

Overview

Darling Ingredients is a global leader in providing natural and sustainable ingredients for the food, feed and fuel sectors. Darling operates six processing facilities across Canada and is Canada's largest provider of rendering and recycling services to the food industry. We are committed to environmental sustainability, superior quality, and excellent customer service.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Product Safety and Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality & Environment Coordinator will help execute Darling International Canada Inc.'s vision for Product Safety and Quality Assurance (PSQA) and the environment. The role provides environmental and AQSP expertise to site management and ensures effective implementation, re-evaluation, and maintenance of site-level HACCP plans, laboratory programs, and environmental compliance.

Position Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage quality programs for co-manufacturing partners, including product testing and product non-conformance tracking
• Oversee the implementation, verification, re-evaluation, maintenance and storage of inedible HACCP plans, prerequisite programs and supporting documentation
• Monitor and verify product safety programs and facility practices, and take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of HACCP systems
• Primarily liaise with CFIA/MAPAQ inspectors, third-party auditors, customers and raw material suppliers on PSQA matters
• Participate in internal audits conducted annually by the company's AQSP team
• Manage training for operations, maintenance and logistics personnel on HACCP program requirements, including changes and updates, for hourly and salaried employees
• Ensure timely follow-up and completion of root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for internal audits, external audits, non-conformances and complaints
• Ensure that responses to supplier non-conformities are issued, tracked, controlled, managed, and communicated to raw material suppliers and co-manufacturers
• Manage weekly and monthly HACCP/quality meetings with site and company teams to communicate program updates, non-conformances and KPIs
• Ensure that all issues related to product safety and quality are promptly reported to the company's PSQA team
• Ensure the implementation of federal/provincial/municipal environmental regulations applicable to site operations
• Acts as the primary liaison with ECCC and MELCCFP inspectors, third-party auditors, and consultants on environmental related topics

Required Qualifications

• Bilingual - French/English written and spoken
• University degree in chemistry, microbiology, science, environmental science, agricultural management and/or related field
• A minimum of one to three years of experience in a quality assurance, regulatory and/or environmental area preferred
• Understanding of the HACCP system and its application to manufacturing
• Experience working in the food processing or agricultural processing sector is an asset
• Strong leadership and creative problem-solving skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and strong relationship-building skills
• Strong computer, organizational, analytical, project management and planning skills

Physical Abilities

• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential work functions in accordance with the CNESST and other federal and provincial standards, including adherence to qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain a regular and punctual presence in accordance with the CNESST and other federal and provincial standards
• Must be able to walk short distances (factory environment)
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15-20lbs
• Must be able to speak, listen and communicate clearly on the phone
• Must be able to stand for up to 30-45 minutes at a time
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as repetitive bending, pulling, pushing, lifting, etc
• Walking, standing and moving for extended periods of time
• The position includes the use of computer systems in the factory and office
• Typical of a food manufacturing plant environment including a high volume of raw material odors and changing temperature conditions
• Climbing metal stairs, ability to stretch and see difficult areas, moving in confined spaces, etc
• Moderate to high noise level

Darling International Canada Inc. is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities where our facilities are located. We actively seek qualified individuals with demonstrated skill and knowledge to deal with all aspects of diversity in a manufacturing environment. Darling is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with provincial accessibility legislation. The Human Resources Department will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate format on request. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

*Internal hires should apply directly with their hiring manager or send their submission to the HR Department.