Quality Technician

Great Canadian Meat Company; Whitby; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian meat corporation in Whitby seeks a Quality Assurance role to ensure product safety and compliance by conducting quality inspections, supporting audits, and driving continuous improvement. The candidate should have a relevant degree and strong analytical skills. This hands-on position values teamwork and commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee discounts

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Experience working in a HACCP approved food or beverage facility is a plus.
• Strong commitment to food safety culture.
• Ability to work day, afternoon, and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the team creates the highest quality products.
• Support monitoring product critical control points.
• Lead product testing and inspections.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

College or University degree in food science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Summary

Pay - Competitive hourly wage $20-24 / hour

Shift and Schedule - Day, afternoon and night shifts along with weekends as required

Location - Whitby, ON

The Great Canadian Meat Company Mission Statement

At the Great Canadian Meat Company, our mission is to fuel the Canadians who build, fix, and drive our world with the most delicious and highest-quality meat snacks. By focusing on local craftsmanship, outstanding customer service, and reliable distribution, we aim to make every bite a satisfying, accessible, and trusted choice for our customers every day.

The Great Canadian Meat Company Values

We’re driven by a strong set of values that guide everything we do. From the way we make our products to how we serve our customers, these values are the foundation of our success and the reason we’ve been a trusted Canadian brand for over 30 years. We are a hands-on, roll up sleeves and get work done organization. We believe in doing things the right way—quality products, hard work, and always staying true to our entrepreneurial roots. Our values reflect our commitment to quality, integrity, and results, ensuring that every snack we make is something we can be proud of and that our customers can count on.

• Look After the Customer – We go above and beyond.
• Get the Job Done – We live up to our commitments.
• Hustle – We bring energy, determination, and a can-do attitude every day.
• One Team – We support one another and win together.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Quality Manager, this role ensures perfect product, every time by upholding the highest standards of quality, food safety, and compliance across the production floor. You will lead hands-on product testing and quality inspections, monitor critical control points, and support audits to ensure all products meet regulatory, HACCP, GMP, and Health & Safety requirements. You will coach and support manufacturing team members, reinforcing best practices and a strong food safety culture. Working cross-functionally with Production, Packaging, and Maintenance, you will drive continuous quality improvement and performance through measurement, benchmarking, and improvement initiatives.

As part of the Manufacturing team, this position supports the 4Ps of excellence:

• Perfect Product every time
• Champion People
• Driving Performance

When you join us, you’ll enjoy:

• Pay: $20–$24/hour, with a clear progression framework tied to skill development and performance milestones
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, employee discounts, and complimentary snacks
• Growth & Development: Structured onboarding, ongoing training, and defined pathways into leadership roles
• Work Environment: A safe, inclusive, team-oriented workplace where individual contributions are recognized and valued

Why You’ll Love This Role

• You’ll own quality from the floor up. Your work directly impacts the safety, consistency, and pride behind every product that leaves the facility.
• You’re hands-on, not stuck behind a desk. From product testing and inspections to working side-by-side with Production, Packaging, and Maintenance, no two days look the same.
• You’ll be a trusted voice. You’ll coach teams, influence best practices, and help build a strong food safety and quality culture where people listen and care.
• You get to make things better. Continuous improvement isn’t a buzzword here—you’ll lead and support real improvements that drive performance and raise the bar.
• You’ll grow your skill set. With cross-training, audit exposure, and backup responsibilities across departments, you’ll keep learning and expanding your experience.
• You’ll work with a team that takes pride in the product. Quality matters, people matter, and doing things the right way is how the team wins.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perfect Product Every time

• Ensure that the team is creating the highest quality products which continue to delight our customers
• Lead product testing, sampling and evaluation to ensure within specifications and regulations and perfect product every time
• Support monitoring product CCPs
• Complete pre-operation and operational inspections
• Manage collection of retention samples
• Ensure Health & Safety, HACCP and GMP procedures are met
• Collaborate with Packaging, Production & Maintenance to cultivate a continuous quality improvement mentality on the production floor
• Support internal and 3rd party audits and other compliance related activities

Champion People

• Coach manufacturing team members to ensure Health & Safety, HACCP and GMP procedures and product quality standards are met

Drive Performance

• Lead the measurement of internal and external quality measurement benchmarks

Other

• Be trained in other areas and roles to be able to act as a back-up as required
• Lead and/or support continuous improvement projects and tasks within different departments
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU BRING

• College, University or Technical degree or diploma, preferably in food science, food quality or other related field
• Experience working in a HACCP approved food or beverage manufacturing facility is a plus
• A strong commitment to food safety culture, GMP’s and HACCP
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and planning abilities
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with all functional areas to support a common goal
• Computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel. Ability to analyze data in Excel, use pivot tables and charts
• Must be available to work day, afternoon and night shifts along with weekends as required.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter. Your cover letter must include responses to the following three questions. List the question then your response to the question in the Cover Letter document.

1. Tell us one improvement idea you suggested at work or school that helped make things better.
2. Tell us about a time you had a conflict with a coworker. How did you handle it, and what was the result?
3. Tell us about a time you championed doing the right thing, even when it was difficult. How did you handle it, and what was the result?

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome diversity in our workplace. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, this opportunity is a current vacancy and we are actively hiring. Automated systems help us sort applications based on job-related criteria, and all selections are subject to human review by our recruitment team.

Company Description

Great Canadian Meat is an award-winning Canadian leader in meat snacks. For over 30 years, our Pepperoni sticks and Beef Jerky have been proudly made with the best Canadian ingredients and hardwood smoked by our team in Whitby Ontario. GCMC continually strives to create one of Canada’s premiere snack food experiences and prides themselves on being a Canadian company. The company is intensely focused on product quality and food safety and prides itself on processing through a federally inspected, HACCP approved, state of the art facility. GCMC is focused on growth and solidifying its position as a true Canadian company. Canadians everywhere continue to support this home grown brand from coast to coast.