Senior Grain Grader & Lab Analysis Lead

SGS; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Calgary is seeking an experienced Grain Inspector/Grader Level 2 responsible for grading grains such as wheat, oilseeds and pulses. The role involves training inspectors, communicating with grain elevators on grade issues, and conducting laboratory analyses in accordance with CGC guidelines.

Responsibilities include operating and calibrating moisture meters, dockage testers, protein testers, and ELISA readers, and issuing initial and final grading reports while following CFIA/CGC protocols.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years as Grain Grader Level 2.
• Experience in preliminary grain inspections and grain grading is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Grade/inspect all grain types arriving at lab or onsite.
• Operate, calibrate lab equipment daily.
• Prepare and review analysis data per CGC guidelines.
• Issue final grading reports for inspections.
• Coordinate with grain elevators for grade updates.
• Train junior inspectors and provide guidance.

Skills

Grain grading

Laboratory analysis

Quality control

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Moisture meters

Scales

Carter dockage testers

Protein testers

ELISA readers

Job description

SGS Calgary is seeking an experienced Grain Inspector/Grader Level 2 responsible for grading grains such as wheat, oilseeds and pulses. The role involves training inspectors, communicating with grain elevators on grade issues, and conducting laboratory analyses in accordance with CGC guidelines.

Responsibilities include operating and calibrating moisture meters, dockage testers, protein testers, and ELISA readers, and issuing initial and final grading reports while following CFIA/CGC protocols.