Quality Assurance Technician

Temporary Role (up to 18 months)

Company Description Sofina Foods Inc. is a privately held Canadian food company headquartered in Markham, Ontario and operating more than 60 locations. The organization employs over 18,000 team members across Canada, the UK, Ireland, Germany, and France. Sofina produces a wide range of primary and further-processed protein products, including pork, beef, fish, turkey, and chicken, for both retail and foodservice customers. Its Canadian portfolio includes well-known brands such as Cuddy®, Lilydale®, Janes®, Mastro®, San Daniele®, Fletcher’s®, Exceldor™, Granny’s™, Saha Halal, and Butterball™ (licensed in Canada). In Europe, Sofina is a major pork processor and a leading supplier of chilled and frozen seafood through brands such as Young’s Seafood®, Karro®, Bloors®, and Greenland

Role Description The Quality Assurance Technician is a temporary, on-site role based in Calgary, AB, responsible for supporting daily food safety and quality control activities within the facility. This role typically involves performing routine inspections and audits on production lines, verifying compliance with HACCP, SQF, and other regulatory and customer requirements. The technician monitors product specifications, conducts sampling and testing, and records results to ensure consistency and adherence to internal standards. Day-to-day duties also include investigating non-conformances, assisting with corrective and preventive actions, updating documentation, and collaborating with production, maintenance, and sanitation teams to promote continuous improvement. The role may support training initiatives to reinforce quality and food safety practices among team members.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and quality systems, including HACCP, GMP, and relevant CFIA or industry regulations.
• Ability to perform inspections, sampling, and basic laboratory tests, with strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Skills in data entry, documentation control, and use of quality management systems or related software.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with production, maintenance, and management.
• Diploma or degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or a related field, or equivalent experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience in meat or protein processing, or in a high-speed food production environment, is an asset.
• Ability to work on-site in a refrigerated or production environment, standing for extended periods and adhering to safety and hygiene requirements.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to follow established procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives.