Food Safety Specialist Full Time

You ensure food produced is safe, legal, and meets internal and regulatory standards. You lead audits, compliance work, documentation, training, and continuous improvement of food-safety systems.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor food safety programs: HACCP, GMP, SSOPs, allergen controls, etc.

• Conduct plant walk-throughs, routine inspections, audits, and risk assessments

• Lead internal and supplier audits; prepare for third-party and regulatory audits

• Investigate food-safety incidents, nonconformities, recalls, and corrective actions

• Train staff on food-safety protocols, best practices, and compliance

• Maintain documentation, records, logs, and compliance reporting

• Liaise with regulatory bodies (e.g., CFIA) and customers

• Support new product launches with food-safety input

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or related field

• Prior experience in food-safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance in food manufacturing

• Knowledge of food-safety standards (HACCP, GMP, BRC, ISO)

• Strong auditing, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Ability to train and influence others