FSQA Coordinator

The Opportunity
As a member of the facility's Food Safety and Quality Assurance team, the FSQA Coordinator is responsible for the day‑to‑day maintenance, ongoing review, and continuous improvement of Food Safety and Quality Programs at the McLeod plant. Operating with a sense of urgency, the FSQA Coordinator initiates immediate corrective actions, positively influences others, improves the Food Safety and Quality Culture, and escalates FSQA concerns as required.

Snapshot of a Day‑in‑the‑Life

Perform and/or assist in daily quality and food safety related decision making based on established processes to ensure products meet the quality standards and food safety requirements of Maple Leaf Foods and its customers.

Lead the day‑to‑day management of the plant’s complaint, hold, and release, and non‑conformance programs.

Perform daily monitoring and verification tasks as outlined in the HACCP system.

Provide training, support and coaching to hourly and salaried employees to maintain and improve the facility’s FSQA practices and procedures.

Prepare sensory samples and participate in sensory evaluations of meat products.

Perform data entry and data analysis tasks.

Complete regular plant audits to ensure plant programs are effectively implemented; participate in external and internal audits as required.

Cross‑train in various FSQA duties and perform microbiological, chemical, and analytical sampling for product and environment as required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Actively identify areas for continuous improvement and take leadership roles to drive continuous improvement.

Support Black Belt and Green Belt projects.

What You’ll Bring

University degree or college diploma preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or a related discipline.

3 years previous experience in a food‑related technical role.

Strong systems skills (including MS Office).

Strong interpersonal skills.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Excellent organization and planning skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Interest and willingness to learn and teach others.

Self‑motivated, ability to work independently, eager to learn.

Flexibility in work shift is required.

Demonstrated alignment to the Maple Leaf Leadership Values.

What We Offer

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits with programs focused on mental health and wellbeing, starting on the first day of employment.

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching, starting on the first day of employment.

Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, speaker series events, and resources for skill development and career progression.

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program supporting continuous learning and development through eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certifications, or trade programs.

Paid volunteer days (up to two per year) to support community impact.

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

Please contact our Talent Attraction Team for accommodations.

Disclaimer: Salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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