Quality Assurance Analyst

Vitalus Nutrition Inc; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitalus Nutrition Inc in Abbotsford is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to help ensure safe, compliant, high-quality products reach customers. You will blend technical expertise with teamwork to strengthen quality systems, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement.

You will lead internal audits, manage non-conformances, support CAPA, maintain document control, and collaborate with plant teams to uphold food safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Food Science, Biotechnology or related field with 2–5 years' experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, SOPs and GMP practices.
• Experience with HACCP and/or FSSC 22000.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with root-cause focus.

Responsibilities

• Support product release decisions to ensure safe, compliant, high-quality products.
• Identify quality risks and drive actions to prevent issues.
• Lead internal audits and corrective actions to improve compliance.
• Manage non-conformances and support root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation for audit readiness.
• Deliver quality and food safety guidance across the organization.

Skills

Quality assurance

Audits

Regulatory compliance

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Food safety

GMP

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Food Science or Biotechnology

BSc in a science-related discipline

Job description

Salary Range: $56,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Protect Quality. Build Trust Every Day.

At Vitalus, quality is more than a standard, it's how we earn the trust of our customers every day. As a Quality Assurance Analyst, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant, high-quality products we produce meet customer and regulatory expectations. You'll combine technical expertise with a collaborative approach to strengthen quality systems, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement.

IS THIS YOU?

• Your quality assurance expertise and attention to detail help you identify risks early and strengthen compliance.
• You take a practical, solutions-focused approach to audits, investigations, and continuous improvement.
• You enjoy partnering with teams across the plant to build a strong culture of quality and food safety.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Protect Product Integrity

• Support product release decisions that ensure only safe, compliant, high-quality products reach customers.
• Identify quality risks and drive actions that prevent issues before they impact operations.

Strengthen Quality Systems

• Lead internal audits and follow through on corrective actions to improve compliance.
• Manage non-conformances and support effective root cause analysis and CAPA activities.

Own Document Control

• Maintain accurate quality documentation and records that support audit readiness.
• Help ensure quality systems remain consistent, current, and effective.

Support and Enable the Business

• Deliver quality and food safety support, training, and guidance across the organization.
• Partner with stakeholders to strengthen accountability and drive sustainable improvements.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Diploma in Food Science, Biotechnology, or a related field with 2-5 years of experience, or a BSc in a science-related discipline with 2+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, SOPs, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Experience with HACCP and/or FSSC 22000.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend practical solutions.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Bonus: Experience in food manufacturing.

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

If you're passionate about quality, food safety, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to help shape products customers can trust. We'd love to hear from you.