Quality Assurance Team Member

Purdys; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health & Dental benefits

Disability and Wellness Leave plans

RRSP Matching Program

Profit Sharing Program

Employee product discount

Active Lifestyle Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Purdys Chocolatier is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Vancouver to support the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of quality systems. You will help ensure food safety standards, monitor product quality, and assist with audits and training.

This role involves rotating 8-hour shifts across two Vancouver locations, 2777 Kingsway and 8330 Chester Street, reporting to the QA Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field.
• Up to two years of experience in quality assurance, food safety, or related role.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support SQF policies, procedures, and food safety programs.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and monitoring activities to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Assist with employee training on GMPs and other quality and food safety practices.
• Support investigation of non-conformances and help implement corrective actions.
• Participate in internal audits and support third-party audits.
• Perform product testing and sensory evaluations.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and quality reports.
• Analyze trends and performance indicators, including customer and store feedback.

Skills

Quality assurance

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, September 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Craving a dream job? Join one of Canada's Top Employers. Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of Canada's Best Employers. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 115 years of dedication to quality, trus t, and supportive work environment.

Full-Time, Permanent
Expected Annual Salary: $40,000 to $50,000

As a proud Canadian chocolatier, Purdys Chocolatier has been creating connections and bringing joy through the power of chocolate for over 115 years. We are passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional experiences to our customers, and we have a lot of fun doing it! If you love chocolate and are passionate about food quality and safety, we'd love to hear from you.

At Purdys, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and identities.

We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Quality Assurance team based at our Vancouver facilities located on Kingsway and Chester Street. Reporting to the QA Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring our products meet the highest quality and food safety standards.

About the Role

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will support the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of our quality systems. You'll help ensure compliance with food safety standards, monitor product quality, conduct audits and testing, analyze data, and support employee training initiatives.

This position works rotating monthly 8-hour shifts scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. and requires travel between our 2777 Kingsway and 8330 Chester Street locations.

What You'll Do

• Implement and support SQF policies, procedures, and food safety programs
• Conduct inspections, testing, and monitoring activities to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards
• Assist with employee training on GMPs and other quality and food safety practices
• Support investigation of non-conformances and help implement corrective actions
• Participate in internal audits and support third-party audits
• Perform product testing and sensory evaluations
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and quality reports
• Analyze trends and performance indicators, including customer and store feedback

What You'll Bring

• Availability to work rotating shifts between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. at both Vancouver locations
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field
• Up to two years of experience in a quality assurance, food safety, or related role
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

What We Offer

• Extended Health & Dental benefits
• Disability and Wellness Leave plans
• RRSP Matching Program
• Profit Sharing Program
• Employee product discount
• Active Lifestyle Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• And much more!

Join Us

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career in food quality and safety while working for one of Canada's most loved brands, we'd love to hear from you.

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We appreciate the interest of all applicants, and while we wish we could personally reach out to everyone, we can only contact those selected for an interview.

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