Quality Assurance Specialist

Agropur; Boisbriand; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance plan

Telemedicine services

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pension plan with company contribution

Job summary

Agropur is hiring a Quality Assurance Specialist for its new automated distribution centre in Boisbriand. You will develop, implement and continuously improve the quality system, lead HACCP, audits, and improvements to ensure food safety, traceability and product conformity while supporting operational teams.

Fluent in French and English, you will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure readiness and successful start-up of the facility, aligning with regulatory and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or QA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve the distribution centre quality system (HACCP, procedures, controls, documentation).
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, traceability and product conformity.
• Lead HACCP program; adapt risk assessments and controls as operations evolve.
• Coordinate internal, corporate, regulatory and third-party audits and follow up on non-conformities.
• Act as quality expert for operations; coordinate investigations and corrective actions.
• Define quality requirements for new processes, equipment and technologies; participate in testing/validation.
• Support start-up, stabilization and continuous improvement of the new automated centre.
• Use performance data to drive continuous improvement; promote food safety culture.

Skills

HACCP

GMP

Audits

Quality systems

Food safety

Education

College/University degree in Food Science or QA

Job description

Job Type: Regular At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance.

Agropur is looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join its new automated distribution centre in Boisbriand. Responsible for developing, implementing and continuously improving the quality system within the automated distribution centre, the Quality Assurance Specialist plays an active role in the operational readiness, start-up and stabilization of the new Boisbriand facility. The Quality Assurance Specialist ensures compliance with corporate, regulatory and customer requirements related to food safety, quality, traceability and product conformity, while acting as a quality expert and key partner for operational teams.

Context to maximize your impact: Recognition of years of service for vacation entitlement calculations. Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine services. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, training, etc.). Pension plan with company contributions. Salary Grade 004: $73,000 to $91,200. (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and job-related competencies.)

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continuously improve the distribution centre’s quality system, including the HACCP program, procedures, controls and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory and customer requirements related to food safety, quality, traceability and product conformity.
• Lead the HACCP program and adapt risk assessments and control measures as operations, technologies and processes evolve.
• Prepare and coordinate internal, corporate, regulatory and third‑party audits, and ensure appropriate follow-up on non‑conformities and action plans.
• Act as a quality expert for operational teams and coordinate investigations, root‑cause analyses and corrective actions related to quality or food safety issues.
• Define quality requirements and controls for new processes, equipment and technologies, and participate in testing and validation activities.
• Contribute to the start‑up, stabilization and continuous improvement of the new automated distribution centre, including the implementation of new processes and systems.
• Use performance indicators and operational data to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop quality knowledge and practices across operational teams and help build a strong culture of food safety, quality and operational excellence.

Requirements

• College diploma or university degree in Food Science and Technology, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in quality assurance, quality control, or food safety, ideally within the food or beverage industry.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality systems, audits, and food safety regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing non-conformities, root‑cause analyses, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Ability to develop and implement quality processes in an evolving operational environment, with a strong sense of autonomy and prioritization.
• Experience in food warehousing or distribution and knowledge of Good Distribution Practices (GDP), SQF, or similar standards is considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English (English is required to collaborate with colleagues in other Canadian provinces).

A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact. People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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