Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor Ontario

Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor - Thunder Bay, Ontario

Job Description:

As the Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor - Thunder Bay, you will play a crucial role in NSF’s mission to protect and improve human and planet health. You will travel, meet new people, and learn about the businesses you may frequent as a consumer. You’ll inform and educate restaurant, bar, grocery store, and food service personnel about specific standards while continuing to learn about those industries and grow your skills.

75% of audits scheduled are to be completed during the evening and weekends and 25% during standard business hours.

• Perform 2nd party audits for retail clients
• Manage your own work plans for the completion of audits within a determined timeframe, including schedule and workload
• Summarize audit findings
• Communicate effectively with clients, Audit Delivery Manager, and Account Manager
• Demonstrate a high level of quality and integrity in daily responsibilities
• Complete scheduled audits; 75% during evenings/weekends and 25% during standard business hours

• Must have a degree
• Preferably at least 2 years of experience in food safety, restaurant or grocery operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analysis and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time including overnight as required
• Must have a valid driver’s license without restrictions and reliable transportation
• Must be able to drive at night
• Must have or open a business entity prior to starting the position
• Must be able to work a minimum of 20 audit hours per week not including travel
• Prior food safety experience/knowledge

• Prior food safety audit experience
• Serv Safe certification
• Certified CP-FS (Certified Professional Food Safety) or capable to obtain within 12 months (or equivalent certification)

Pay: CAD 40-60 per audit hour

About NSF:
With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop standards for the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower clients to navigate regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life. NSF is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.

Notice to Agencies: NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third-party agency without a valid written agreement will become the property of NSF. No fee will be paid for unsolicited referrals.

From farm to fork, NSF is the go-to partner for the food, nutrition and wellness industries, ensuring product safety, quality, integrity and sustainability. We lead in certification, testing and compliance services worldwide.