Specialist Food Safety and QA

Sobeys; Delta; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Delta, BC, is seeking a Food Safety & QA Specialist to ensure compliance with Safe Food for Canadian Regulations (SFCR) and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards. The role involves developing HACCP plans, conducting risk assessments, and training teams on food safety requirements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4+ years of experience in a food safety role. A comprehensive rewards package is offered, including health, retirement benefits, and learning resources.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Access to virtual health care

10% in-store discount

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in HACCP or food safety role.
• Knowledge of SFCR and HACCP regulations is required.
• Certification in HACCP principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HACCP plans based on principles.
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HACCP principles

Job description

Requisition ID:193134
Career Group:Distribution Centre Careers
Job Category:Central Production
Travel Requirements:0 - 10%
Job Type:Full-Time

Country:Canada (CA)
Province:British Columbia
City:Delta

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

Ready to Make an impact?

British Columbia Central Kitchens, located in Delta, BC, is opening in early Spring 2026, we are looking for an onsite Food Safety & QA Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity that will be responsible for ensuring compliance to Safe Food for Canadian Regulations (SFCR), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard requirements, and maintain the facilities Preventive Control Plan (PCP). The role involves working closely with Operations and the Quality Assurance teams to ensure that regulatory and company food safety requirements are adhered to and maintained and ensuring that company and customer quality expectations are met.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• Develop and implement HACCP plans based on Codex Alimentarius Principles to support the facility’s PCP and meet regulatory requirements
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential food safety hazards and implement corrective/preventive actions to address hazards
• Ensure that CCPs are being monitored and documented per the facility’s HACCP plans and that corrective actions are being appropriately implement/documented when deviations in established CCP critical limits are identified
• Maintain accurate records of HACCP activities, including and monitoring and corrective actions, to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements
• Provide training to production and quality assurance teams on HACCP principles and procedures, SFCR requirements, and the facility’s selected GFSI standard
• Conduct and document regular HACCP audits to identify areas for improvement and ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements
• Work with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve food safety issues and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences
• Work with Corporate Product Development in maintenance of Ingredient and Packaging Supplier Approval and Labelling documentation
• Work closely with and support Quality Assurance Technicians
• Keep up-to-date with changes to HACCP regulations and guidelines and adapt HACCP plans accordingly
• Ensure that all HACCP documentation, including plans, policies, and procedures, are up-to-date and accurate
• Maintain fluency with SFCR and GFSI requirements
• Lead GFSI internal audit program to ensure compliance to the selected standard
• Lead monthly internal inspections to ensure facility GMP requirements are fully met
• Other duties as assigned

What you have to offer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a HACCP or GFSI coordination or food safety role in the food manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of SFCR and HACCP.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Work, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Certification in HACCP principles and/or Lead Auditor certification is preferred.
• As a key member of facility QA/FS, the position acts as a back-up for the QA Manager during the Manager’s absence form the facility; this requires that the QA/FS Coordinator has experience/able to demonstrates the following:
  • Leadership skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Is able to liaise (communicate and engage) with all facility departments, regulatory authorities (CFIA inspectors), retail and supply partners, and corporate personnel.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.

The salary range for this position inBritish Columbiais$73,000.00-$101,000.00. We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure that you are paid fairly and competitively.

Our total rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheck:

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Parental leave top-up
• Paid Vacation and Days-off

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.