FSQA Coordinator (Overnights)

The Opportunity

As a member of the facility’s FSQA team, the FSQA Coordinator supports the execution of Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs, including environmental monitoring, pre-operational monitoring, HACCP, GMP, and Hold and Release. The Coordinator monitors and analyzes program data, and supports the management of food safety and quality incidents through product tracing and cross-functional collaboration. This role also delivers training, supports equipment calibration and construction-related food safety activities, and provides backup support to FSQA Technicians. Working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, the Coordinator provides guidance on corrective actions and makes recommendations to FSQA leadership to support compliance and continuous improvement.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by October 21. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot Of a Day-in-the-Life

• Support the execution of site environmental program (EMP).
• Support the execution of site Pre-Operational Monitoring Program
• Support the investigation and management of food safety and quality incidents, including tracing affected product and collaborating with cross-functional teams to coordinate containment, corrective actions and product disposition.
• Coordinate and ensure proper execution of Hold and Release program.
• Conduct CCP and/or prerequisite training and other Food Safety Training.
• Maintain GMP Training presentations and CCP presentations.
• Execute NCR's.
• Investigate customer and consumer complaints.
• Support and/or deliver FSQA training.
• Assist with construction activities and planning of environmental monitoring.
• Support and/or coordinate equipment calibrations (MDs, thermometers, datatracers, etc.).
• Participate in meetings and projects as required.
• Provide back up support to FSQA Technician.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• University degree or college diploma preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or a related discipline.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in a technical role at a food manufacturing facility.
• Proven ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Superior systems skills (including MS Office).
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and teach others.
• Proven alignment to the Maple Leaf Leadership Values.
  
  

What We Offer At Maple Leaf Foods

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.
  
  

About Us

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
  
  

We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility
  
  

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.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at

Disclaimer: Please note that 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.