Technician, QC - UNION Riverway

Saputo Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 44,083 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Pension enrolment

Employee assistance program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Volunteer Day

RRSP & TFSA contributions

Lab access to organized activities

EQ benefits at 960 hours worked

Wellness program

Job summary

Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. is seeking a temporary Technician, QC for a six‑month term. This role supports the Quality team with day‑to‑day quality control activities and validation studies, gaining hands‑on experience in quality systems and documentation.

You will work cross-functionally on inspection procedures, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, with an emphasis on maintaining quality records and supporting calibration and document control processes.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a post-secondary program in a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of quality principles (e.g., inspection, root cause, continuous improvement) is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support inspection and testing activities in accordance with established quality procedures.
• Collect, organize, and analyze quality data to support reporting and improvement efforts.
• Help track calibration and document control processes.
• Help review quality records and documentation (inspection reports, SOPs, work instructions).
• Assist with inspection and testing of materials, components, or finished products according to established procedures.
• Facilitate quality validation studies.
• Prepare QC samples and arrange shipment of samples to external and internal laboratories.
• Organize and maintain laboratory materials, supplies, and work areas.
• Act as the liaison between QC staff and office leadership.
• Perform other tasks and other quality‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Clear written and verbal communication

Time management

Willingness to learn

Education

Post-secondary program in Quality/Engineering/Science/Manufacturing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of the role

Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. is seeking a temporary Technician, QC for a six‑month term. This position will support the Quality team with day‑to‑day quality control activities and validation studies. This role provides hands‑on experience in quality systems, inspection processes, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives while working closely with cross‑functional teams.

How you will make contributions that matter

• Support inspection and testing activities in accordance with established quality procedures
• Collect, organize, and analyze quality data to support reporting and improvement efforts
• Help track calibration and document control processes
• Help review quality records and documentation (inspection reports, SOPs, work instructions)
• Assist with inspection and testing of materials, components, or finished products according to established procedures.
• Facilitate quality validation studies.
• Prepare QC samples and arrange shipment of samples to external and internal laboratories.
• Organize and maintain laboratory materials, supplies, and work areas.
• Act as the liaison between QC staff and office leadership.
• Perform other tasks and other quality‑related duties as assigned.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a post‑secondary program (Quality, Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, or related field).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of quality principles (e.g., inspection, root cause, continuous improvement) is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Time management and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Willingness to learn and take initiative

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance.
• Pension enrolment on first day of hire.
• Employee assistance program for employees and their families.
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer contribution.
• One paid Volunteer Day per year.
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA.
• Organized activities for employees and their families.
• Health & dental benefits at 960 hours worked.
• Health and wellness program in the workplace.

Schedule

Sunday‑Thursday: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. or 10 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.; shift may vary from 8 hrs/day to 10 hrs/day. Must be flexible.

Hourly rate

$32.69

All applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team.

We support employment equity. Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardship are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.