Quality Control Technician

Leclerc Foods; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Leclerc Foods is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to ensure food processing control, hygiene, sanitation, and product conformity. You will support operations, perform analyses on finished products and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a college diploma in Dietetics or Food Process/Quality Technology, experience in a food manufacturing environment, and fluent French with strong English; you will monitor shelf life, perform microbiological sampling, and

Qualifications

• College diploma required in Dietetics or Food Process / Quality Technology.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is required.
• Excellent command of French and strong English communication skills.
• Rigorous, with good judgment and responsibility.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring product quality monitoring through verification rounds and coaching teams in the field.
• Ensuring compliance with hygiene and sanitation standards on production lines.
• Supporting production in resolving quality issues.
• Investigating internal and external complaints.
• Participating in improvement projects and new product development with Process and R&D teams.
• Writing and following up on non-conformity reports.
• Monitoring product shelf life and aged ingredients.
• Assisting with physicochemical analyses.
• Performing microbiological sampling.
• Calibrating and maintaining measurement equipment.

Skills

French and English bilingual

Interpersonal communication

Communication skills (verbal)

Education

College diploma in Dietetics or Food Process / Quality Technology

Job description

Leclerc is a family business with 120 years of experience, tradition and know-how passed down from people with heart. Thanks to our 1,900 employees in nine plants in Canada and the United States, we are constantly innovating to exceed the expectations of both small and large appetites.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Quality Director, you will ensure food processing control regarding hygiene, sanitation, and product conformity. You will support operations, perform analyses on finished products and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

You will contribute to achieving the company’s objectives through the following actions:

• Ensuring product quality monitoring through verification rounds, while supporting and coaching teams in the field.
• Ensuring compliance with hygiene and sanitation standards on production lines.
• Supporting production in resolving quality issues.
• Investigating internal and external complaints.
• Participating in improvement projects and new product development in collaboration with the Process and R&D team.
• Writing and following up on non‑conformity reports.
• Monitoring product shelf life and aged ingredients.
• Assisting with physicochemical analyses.
• Performing microbiological sampling.
• Calibrating and maintaining measurement equipment.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who can:

• Hold a college diploma in Dietetics or Food Process / Quality Technology
• Bring relevant experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Demonstrate an excellent command of French and strong English communication skills
• Show rigor, good judgment, and a strong sense of responsibility
• Display strong interpersonal communication skills

Salary

Starting wage of $26.24 /h, increasing up to $39.62/h depending on experience

Why join Leclerc?

At Leclerc, we live by our five core values: Authenticity, Respect, Innovation, Engagement, and Pleasure.

These values guide everything we do and create a unique work environment where you can thrive.

• We believe in developing our talent – because growth starts with authenticity and engagement.
• We provide career progression opportunities – in a respectful and supportive atmosphere.
• We offer a dynamic and stimulating environment – where innovation is encouraged and celebrated.
• We use innovative digital tools – to make your work easier and more impactful.
• We are an innovative and growing company – committed to continuous improvement and bold ideas.
• We foster a collaborative and respectful culture – because teamwork and pleasure at work matter.
• We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Ready to take up the challenge?

Biscuits Leclerc is committed to recruiting and hiring the best candidates for all roles and is committed to integration and equal opportunity. Upon request, Biscuits Leclerc will provide suitable accommodations during the recruitment and hiring process to candidates with accessibility needs due to disability to ensure that the standards outlined in Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) are upheld. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the HR responsible at 613-933-1710 ext: 3600