Organic Auditor – Western

Ecocert Canada has been certifying Canadian businesses as organic for more than 30 years. We live and breathe sustainability, and we truly care about the environment and making a positive impact on the world. We do this by making sure our clients follow the Canadian Organic Regime (and other standards), which ensures that consumers get what they expect from the products they purchase.

Based in Mackenzie County Alberta, Canada or East Central, Saskatchewan

Audit

Permanent

Organic agriculture

Based in Mackenzie County Alberta, Canada or East Central, Saskatchewan, you will be responsible for conducting organic inspections. You will primarily visit producers, processors, and companies in the agri-food sector to verify the compliance of their practices with the applicable standards and certification schemes.

• Learn and understand the appropriate organic certification standards.
• Plan and conduct on-site inspections in accordance with Ecocert procedures and applicable certification standards.
• Review and analyze documents and records provided by clients (e.g., production records, purchase and sales records, input lists, plans, etc.).
• Verify on-site practices and conditions (inspection of facilities, fields, equipment, storage, inventory, etc.).
• Identify and document any non-conformities and provide clear observations in line with impartiality and objectivity requirements.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive inspection reports within required timelines.
• Maintain professional and respectful communication with clients before, during, and after inspections.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing field feedback and best practices with the team.

• Significant experience in inspection, auditing, quality control, or certification, ideally in the agri-food sector.
• Relevant post-secondary education (agronomy, food science, environmental science, biology, or a related field).
• Strong analytical skills, rigor, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
• High level of autonomy and sense of responsibility, with proven ability to manage a workload across a wide geographic area.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders (producers, managers, quality managers, etc.) with tact and professionalism.
• Comfortable with digital tools (email, Office suite, internal databases) and writing detailed professional reports.

• Home-based position located in or near La Crete, Alberta, or Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
• Frequent travel within Northern Alberta and Eastern Saskatchewan; overnight stays required depending on scheduling.
• Full-time seasonal position (Mid-May to Mid-September).
• Salary: to be discussed.
• Benefits: group insurance, mileage, and per diem according to internal policies.

• A meaningful role directly contributing to ecological transition and the promotion of sustainable practices.
• High level of autonomy in organizing your work and travel.
• Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment.

Please send your resume and a cover letter to , indicating in the subject line: "Organic Auditor – Western Canada".

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.