FSQA Specialist

The Opportunity

As a member of the FSQA team, the FSQA Specialist is accountable for the execution of the HACCP system, Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs. The FSQA Specialist is a key member of the facility management teams and is responsible for driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Additionally, the FSQA Specialist will establish and maintain positive relationships with regulatory bodies

Reason for vacancy:
Existing Headcount

Base Salary: $59,000 – $87,000 CAD base pay annually

The above base salary reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours.

• Ensures that the HACCP system (Pre-requisite and HACCP plans) is up to date as per current SFCR and other applicable legislative requirements.
• Provides technical (HACCP system, BRC standard and Food Safety) guidance to production staff
• Maintain the HACCP and pre-requisite programs by auditing, monitoring, scheduling, verifying and validating results.
• Execute various initiatives to improve the quality and safety of our process and products based on facts and data.
• Ensure that critical food safety and quality data is tracked and trended for process understanding and continuous improvement purposes.
• Execute Hold and Release Program in SAP.
• Point of contact for CFIA. Respond to and ensure completion of SIP tasks.
• Assist and accompany CFIA inspectors during performance of their SIP tasks.
• Assist with investigation of complaints, develop, and submit responses for customer complaints and consumer.
• Assist with Non-Compliance Reports (Deviations) and in-house disposition of materials placed On Hold including completing Risk Assessments to determine product disposition.
• Assist with maintaining and updating, BRC and business unit Food Safety and Quality programs and/or SOPs.
• Assisting with follow up and issue any corrective actions, if necessary, based on deviations found in plant process or resulting from customer complaints or audits.
• Support and lead internal and external audits (BRC, audits requested by customers, CFIA, etc.).
• Assists with internal audits to comply with pre-requisites bullets, HACCP plans, BRC and customer requirements.
• Support new product launches by ensuring new hazards are not introduced to the plant and the HACCP plan is updated in a timely manner.
• Verification of the monitors and paperwork.
• Ability to effectively train, coach and motivate employees.
• Managing QMS programs via SAP and addressing deviations with relevant departments.
• Developing a constructive and positive work environment through excellent interpersonal, team building skills, open communications, encouraging input and
• Actively participate in facility leadership meetings and lead food safety meetings.
• Pro-active on the processing floor to implement corrective action, work cordial to resolve any issues.
• Provide coverage for QA Supervisor, QA technician or other roles as required.
• Foster and maintain a positive employee relations environment by ensuring that all employees are treated with respect, concerns are dealt with in a timely manner, and employees are communicated with in an open manner.
• Responsible for adherence to all policies and procedures for Quality Assurance, Food Safety and customer specifications on a day-to-day based.
• Recognize, support and commit to the facility food safety and quality assurance promise

• The successful candidate will be results-oriented, thrive in a fast paced, demanding environment, and have the ability to develop positive working relationships with employees.
• Bachelor of Science or Diploma in Food Safety/Science program or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years' experience in the Food industry preferred.
• Solid understanding and experience with HACCP System and implementation.
• Solid understanding of SFCR requirements.
• Understanding of Sanitation, CCPS and GMPS.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of…