Quality Assurance Technician

Richardson International Limited; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agriculture firm in Yorkton, SK is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician. In this role, you will perform chemical analysis for oil processing, ensure compliance with quality standards, and conduct inspections of raw materials. Candidates should have 3-5 years of food manufacturing experience and a relevant degree. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Flexible benefits plan

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years previous experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Must be willing to work shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Full chemical analysis on all stages of oil processing.
• Ensure products meet quality requirements.
• Conduct inspection and testing analysis on incoming raw materials.

Skills

Excellent computer, written, documentation and verbal communication skills

Familiar with GMP and HACCP

Education

Degree or diploma in Food Science, Microbiology or Chemistry

Job description

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Quality Assurance Technician

Apply locations Yorkton - Oilseed time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 28, 2025 (13 days left to apply) job requisition id R14275

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 3,500 employees across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., 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 Quality Assurance Technician at our Yorkton, SK location.

Responsibilities:

• Full chemical analysis on all stages of oil processing from seed to refined, bleached and deodorized oils

• Ensure products are being made according to documented internal Richardson and customer requirements

• Providing release approval to pre-load and load oil products

• Provide analysis for non-conforming products and feedback to production on required analysis

• Verify incoming raw materials meet food safety quality requirements

• Conduct retained sample collection and ensure samples are controlled for the required period of time

• Recognize actual / potential food safety and quality issues

• Conduct inspection and testing analysis on incoming raw materials, additional in-process and finished product

• Formulation of additives blends

• Carrying out Food Safety Audits

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in Food Science, Microbiology or Chemistry – an asset

• 3 – 5 years previous experience in a food manufacturing environment

• Familiar with GMP and HACCP

• Excellent computer, written, documentation and verbal communication skills

• Must be 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.

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by August 27, 2025.

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

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Always Growing

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.