SQF Quality Assurance Specialist (Food Safety)

Mars; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with Company

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Education Assistance

Free bag of premium pet food

Free Parking

Job summary

Champion Petfoods is expanding and seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support Safe Quality Foods standards, document QA processes, and conduct product testing. This is a temporary maternity leave coverage ending by December 31, 2027.

Responsibilities include developing QA procedures, pre-op inspections, sample preparation, SOP writing, CCP verification, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to uphold food safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related scientific field.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and quality systems.
• Experience with SQF or other GFSI standard systems.
• 2–3 years QA experience in a GFSI food production facility.
• Strong analytical and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote QA practices per SQF/GFSI requirements.
• Perform pre-op inspections.
• Prepare materials, equipment and samples.
• Write and review SOPs for food safety and quality.
• Document QA processes and test results.
• Maintain records and verify CCPs onsite.
• Conduct laboratory testing and analyze results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and sanitation.

Skills

Fluent English

HACCP knowledge

GMP knowledge

GFSI knowledge

Analytical thinking

Laboratory techniques

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related scientific field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Champion Petfoods is expanding and seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support Safe Quality Foods standards, document QA processes, and conduct product testing. This is a temporary maternity leave coverage ending by December 31, 2027.

Responsibilities include developing QA procedures, pre-op inspections, sample preparation, SOP writing, CCP verification, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to uphold food safety and quality standards.