Sanitation Coordinator

PLB International; Boucherville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

6 personal/sick days

Comprehensive insurance (medical and d

Dental coverage

Health spending account

Telemedicine services

DPSP with employer RRSP contribution

Service recognition program

Product discounts for pets

Uniforms provided and boot allowance

Referral bonus

On-site employee assistance program

Job summary

PLB International in Boucherville, Quebec, is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Coordinator to lead the on-site sanitation team and uphold GMP/HACCP standards. You will coordinate cleaning programs, inspect processes, and collaborate with operations to ensure flawless sanitation and pest management.

The role requires 3–5 years in a similar environment, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement while supporting a dynamic, food-safe workplace.

Qualifications

• On-site leadership and ability to manage priorities.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, GMP, and HACCP principles.
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar role; availability for occasional night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sanitation team activities and monitor daily on-site operations.
• Ensure cleaning, disinfection, and sanitation programs follow established standards.
• Conduct inspections, participate in GMP rounds, identify discrepancies and follow up on corrective actions.
• Analyze trends from environmental results, equipment, swabs, and luminometer readings.
• Investigate sanitation-related non-conformities and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Maintain documentation related to sanitation activities and ensure updates.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and external suppliers to plan sanitation.
• Act as primary contact for pest management and follow-up on visits and reports.
• Participate in staff training and maintenance of food safety programs.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

HACCP knowledge

MS Office

French fluency

English (functional)

Education

College diploma in food, quality, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Us

PLB is a Quebec-based manufacturing company established in Boucherville for over 50 years. We design and produce high-quality food for dogs and cats (1st Choice, Pronature, and Lily & Jax), distributed in more than 20 countries.

Working at PLB means being part of a dynamic team where employee well-being, collaboration, and quality are at the heart of our priorities.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of the sanitation team and monitor daily operations on-site.

• Ensure compliance with cleaning, disinfection, and sanitation programs according to established standards and procedures.

• Conduct inspections, participate in GMP rounds, identify discrepancies, and follow up on corrective actions.

• Contribute to analyzing trends related to environmental results, equipment, swabs, and luminometer readings.

• Investigate sanitation-related non-conformities and deviations, and implement necessary corrective and preventive measures.

• Ensure the availability, compliance, and updates of documentation related to sanitation activities.

• Collaborate with operational teams, maintenance, and external suppliers to plan and support sanitation activities.

• Act as the primary contact for pest management and ensure follow-up on visits, reports, and required actions.

• Participate in staff training and the maintenance of food safety programs.

Desired Profile

• On-site leadership, organizational skills, and ability to manage priorities.

• Action-oriented, results-driven, and focused on serving internal and external clients.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

• Problem-solving and process improvement capabilities.

• Knowledge of safety regulations, good manufacturing practices, and HACCP principles.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

• Fluency in spoken and written French; functional English.
  

Requirements

• College diploma, vocational training, or any other relevant education in food, quality, or a related field.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role.

• Availability for occasional night shift presence.
  

Why Join Us?

• Dynamic and collaborative work environment

• Growing Quebec-based company

• Engaged team and friendly atmosphere

• Development opportunities

• 12 paid holidays, including 6 during the holiday season

• 6 personal/sick days per year

• Comprehensive insurance program (medical and dental), 50% employer-paid

• Virtual Employee Assistance Program (EAP) via Dialogue

• Generous employer contribution to a DPSP with employee contribution to an RRSP

• Service recognition program

• Discounts on our products for your four-legged companions

• Uniforms provided and allowance for work boots

• Virtual telemedicine services, fully covered by the employer!

• Health spending account, fully covered by the employer!

• Referral bonus of $1,000