QA Technician; Term

Position: QA Technician (21 Month Term)
At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with over 4,000 employees across Canada, the US, the UK, and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities.

Richardson Oilseed is one of Canada’s oldest and largest fully-integrated oilseed processing and packaging operations with three facilities across Canada. In addition to producing bulk canola oil and meal, our food products division produces a wide variety of canola-based margarines, oils, and shortenings for the industrial, retail and food service markets. Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility.
We currently have an opportunity for a QA Technician (21 Month Term) at our Lethbridge, AB location.
Responsibilities   Understand and comply with all workplace health and safety requirements, company policies and procedures and general workplace rules
Participate in the day to day health and safety program by working in a safe manner at all times:
Always using the required personal protective equipment
Ensuring that authorized work is completed safely
Utilizing required controls to prevent risk of exposure to hazards
Participating actively in incident investigations, training, and other health and safety initiatives
Reporting all unsafe acts and conditions and all incidents, near misses and workplace injuries/illnesses as per company procedure
Provide quality assurance testing, analysis and technical support
Analysis of blends and finished product to ensure specifications are met
Testing & reporting on incoming raw materials, packaging & finished goods
Interface with production personnel and management to ensure operating conditions are maintained and laboratory specifications are effectively implemented
Contribute to the development, maintenance and improvement of the food safety and quality management system
Must work within established OH&S regulations and comply with all Company policies & procedures
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications   Diploma/Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry
Comprehension of & familiarity with lab instrumentation
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to clearly describe the food safety and quality requirements for producing food products to all staff
Excellent written, documentation and verbal communication skills
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications specifically Word, Excel
Excellent interpersonal skills and team work ability
Willing to work shifts and overtime
Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.
Apply by September 23, 2026.
Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.
Richardson International is a global agriculture and food processing leader, with deep-rooted grower relationships spanning over 165 years. Our journey has seen our business expand and innovate, allowing us to supply quality food products and ingredients to markets near and far. We are always improving our facilities, processes, and products to continue to deliver on our commitment to excellence. Across borders, our network collaborates to fuel our ongoing growth.

Join our growing team and set a strong foundation for a career full of exciting possibilities.

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