Quality Control Technician

Gay Lea; Canada; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

bonus

comprehensive benefits

retirement savings plan

paid vacation

other perks and opportunities

Job summary

Gay Lea Foods is seeking a Quality Laboratory Technician in North York for a full-time role focused on SQF and HACCP compliance, ensuring raw materials through finished products meet safety and quality standards.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will perform microbiological and chemical testing, prepare samples, maintain lab equipment, generate reports, support GMPs, and work closely with production to uphold quality across all operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the food industry.
• Bachelor of Science Degree or Diploma in Microbiology or Food Science.
• Knowledge of microbiological procedures and autoclaving techniques.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, allergens, and food security.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willing and able to work overtime and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples, media and buffers used for daily analysis.
• Perform chemical, microbiological and organoleptic testing of raw ingredients, work in progress and finished products and assess/report results to ensure compliance standards and government regulations.
• Generate test results with a high level of accuracy and reliability.
• Conduct product testing and complete environmental monitoring.
• Conduct COA, raw materials finished product and label verification.
• Understand, operate and calibrate all lab equipment (such as scale, thermometer, analyzer, etc.) in accordance with standard operating procedure.
• Produce reports for internal and external customers.
• Computer data entry of various information for the purpose of releasing products for shipment and maintaining accurate records.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and maintain cleanliness within the lab.
• Work closely with production staff in the areas of sanitation, hygiene, product quality, GMPs and related necessary training.
• Monitor and maintain the Quality, Food Safety and SQF systems.
• Has complete authority to stop the manufacture of food if any unsafe conditions are encountered or the quality of the product might be compromised.
• Reports to the Quality Manager any issues or barriers encountered in the accomplishment of duties above.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Maintaining and ordering necessary lab supplies.
• Attend prescribed courses/training as required.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree or Diploma in Microbiology or Food Science

Job description

100 Clayson Rd, North York, ON M9M 2G7, Canada

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Department: Quality

Reports to: Quality Manager

Status: Full-time

Food & Safety Quality Level: 1

The pay range for the role is $45,500 to $75,900

• bonus
• comprehensive benefits
• retirement savings plan
• paid vacation
• other perks and opportunities

Reporting to the Quality Manager, this position involves ensuring the production process meets superior food safety systems (SQF and HACCP) and quality standards from entry of raw materials into the facility, to the processing of goods, to shipment of finished product.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare samples, media and buffers used for daily analysis
• Perform chemical, microbiological and organoleptic testing of raw ingredients, work in progress and finished products and assess/report results to ensure compliance standards and government regulations
• Generate test results with a high level of accuracy and reliability
• Conduct product testing and complete environmental monitoring
• Conduct COA, raw materials finished product and label verification
• Understand, operate and calibrate all lab equipment (such as scale, thermometer, analyzer, etc.) in accordance with standard operating procedure
• Produce reports for internal and external customers
• Computer data entry of various information for the purpose of releasing products for shipment and maintaining accurate records
• Maintain laboratory equipment and maintain cleanliness within the lab
• Work closely with production staff in the areas of sanitation, hygiene, product quality, GMPs and related necessary training
• Monitor and maintain the Quality, Food Safety and SQF systems
• Has complete authority to stop the manufacture of food if any unsafe conditions are encountered or the quality of the product might be compromised
• Reports to the Quality Manager any issues or barriers encountered in the accomplishment of duties above
• Complete tasks in a timely manner
• Maintaining and ordering necessary lab supplies
• Attend prescribed courses/training as required
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the food industry
• Bachelor of Science Degree or Diploma in Microbiology or Food Science
• Knowledge of microbiological procedures and autoclaving techniques
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, allergens, and food security
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication and problem-solving skills
• Willing and able to work overtime and weekends when required

General office and lab conditions, with frequent periods spent in manufacturing facility. Exposure to noise and chemical substances on a regular basis. Occasional exposure to hazardous machines (auto clave), bio-hazardous bacteria and odours.

Physical Demands:

Lifting of materials to a maximum of 25 kg, standing for a continuous length of time and occasional climbing of stairs. Sitting and walking for a moderate length of time.

Gay Lea Foods is a Canadian, dairy farmer-owned co-operative with a clear purpose: to enrich life with dairy. Founded in 1958, the co-operative produces high-quality dairy products while creating lasting value for farming families, meaningful opportunities for employees, and positive impact in communities across Canada. As a co-operative, Gay Lea Foods believes that when the business succeeds, its members, people, and communities should succeed along with it. To learn more, visit gaylea.com .

Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.

Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.

Gay Lea Foods may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the recruitment process, including screening and assessment.

We are currently accepting applications for this open position.

Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.

Wishing you all the best with your career search!

100 Clayson Rd, North York, ON M9M 2G7, Canada