Sr. Quality Technician

Labatt Breweries of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian brewer is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to oversee quality control processes in their Edmonton facility. Responsibilities include maintaining HACCP standards, analyzing results, and leading quality improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience in food production. This role offers competitive health benefits, a retirement plan, and an annual allotment of beer products for employees.

Benefits

Health benefits plan

Retirement plan with company matching

Annual allotment of beer products

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in quality control in a food production environment.
• Able to work under minimal supervision.
• Desire to innovate and ensure continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HACCP standards are maintained in the brewery.
• Analyze micro, packaging, and analytical results.
• Coordinate and lead quality improvement projects.

Skills

Quality control experience

Knowledge of HACCP principles

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, food science, microbiology or any science related field

Job description

Overview

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SHIFTS: Day shift, 7:00am - 3:00pm

COMPANY :

Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working with production personnel to provide quality assurance.
• Ensure HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) standards are maintained in the brewery.
• Coordinate and lead quality improvement projects.
• Analyze micro, packaging and analytical results, follow up on appropriate actions and any related finalize reports.
• Participate in calibration program of control equipment.
• Comply with environmental, health and safety policies.
• Ensure Quality Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in all departments are being followed.
• Involve and liaison with operators and provide feedback from process audits to the operator group.
• Follow the Voyageur Plant Optimization program and comply to the Quality Pillar requirements.
• Audit technicians’ performance on routine testing of product to ensure it is within specifications.
• Responsible for sample collection, equipment calibration and ensuring that all parameters are being adhered to.
• Sterile sample collection and micro plating.
• Administration and bill payment for lab services using the SAP system.
• Provide relief coverage for Quality specialists and Quality technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, food science, microbiology or any science related field;
• Relevant and applicable experience in Quality control in a food production environment;
• Knowledge of HACCP (Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point) principles an asset;
• Proficient Computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook);
• Good communication, impact and influence skills;
• Able to work under minimal supervision, as well as with a team;
• Desire to innovate and ability to ensure continuous improvement with regard to required duties and functions;
• Able to set priorities and work to meet pre-determined objectives.

Why Labatt

As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.

Benefits

• Health benefits plan, including competitive coverage for medical, dental, mental health, life, and disability insurance, that can be flexed to fit your needs
• Additional flex credits for healthcare or wellness spending accounts
• Retirement plan with a generous company-matching contribution, and low-fee RRSP & TFSA savings opportunities to help you secure your financial future
• Personalized support through an inclusive family-forming benefit, and generous financial support / top-ups for parental leave
• Access to many wellbeing resources, including Employee & Family Assistance Program support, Webinars, and more.
• An annual allotment of Beer and Beyond-Beer products for employees!

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person – regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.