Quality Technician (2 positions)

Bayer; Lethbridge; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agricultural company is seeking a Quality Technician in Lethbridge, Alberta, responsible for overseeing quality programs related to seed production. The role requires coordinating audits, maintaining compliance, and supporting continuous improvement activities within the manufacturing process. A High School Diploma or GED, along with relevant experience, is required, while a Bachelor's degree is preferred. The ideal candidate should demonstrate independence and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and rewards package

Career development and global opportunities

Work-life flexibility programs

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to work overtime as business needs require.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain the site Quality Program, providing timely solutions for quality issues.
• Maintain accurate records for quality and continuous improvement.
• Participate in daily meetings regarding quality-related issues.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Prioritization of work schedule

Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs.

Basic data analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where Health for all, Hunger for none is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Quality Technician (2 positions)

The Quality Technician is responsible for driving the ISO, quality, sampling, stewardship compliance, and related programs at the site, ensuring quality and alignment with applicable procedures. The Quality Technician is responsible to oversee and support the sites manufacturing of quality seed products.

We have 2 positions available at this time:

• one permanent position at our Coaldale/Lethbridge, AB site;
• one, 12‑month position at our Cranbrook, BC site.

What you will do

• Coordinate and maintain the site Quality Program, by conducting regular trainings and audits, provide solutions for quality issues in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Maintain accurate records for quality and continuous improvement activities performed, leveraging internal systems.
• Maintain and complete all compliance reporting obligations.
• Participate in daily meetings and follow through on quality‑related issues. Support areas across the plant to drive the adoption of one management system.
• Use focused improvement techniques to contribute to the improvement of processes and quality management program.
• Develop best practices and share within the quality and compliance networks.
• Help train and update ISO programs for the site.
• Compliance with all quality and ISO standards for business operations.
• Support effective internal audit program on Site Support implementation of respective global/regional Quality initiatives, programs and regulations.

Who you are

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License. In order to be eligible to drive a company car, your driving record must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers – MVR will be reviewed as part of pre‑employment screening.
• Able to prioritize work schedule; Demonstrates some ability to work independently.
• Ability to support others in completing assigned tasks.
• Follows policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed).
• Ability to work overtime as business needs require.

Preferred

• Experience driving/executing quality procedures for a ISO9001 or similar process, for a manufacturing environment.
• Worked in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in seed production.
• Computer skills/SAP experience.
• Competent performing basic data analysis and root cause analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and rewards package.
• Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture.
• Career development and global opportunities.
• Work‑life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings.

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self‑expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer’s values and purpose.

This posting complies with the British Columbia Pay Transparency Act. The salary range for this role is $55,200 - $95,000.

All referral candidates must first be submitted via our internal referral system by a current Bayer employee in order to participate in the referral program. Once a Bayer employee has successfully referred you in our system, you will receive an automated email with instructions on how to complete your application.

This posting will be available for application until at least Jan 13, 2026.

Bayer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Candidates participating in our selection process requiring accommodation due to a disability or medical need are encouraged to notify the Bayer representative that they will be meeting with to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.

Location: Canada : Alberta : Lethbridge || Canada : British Columbia : Cranbrook

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 858661