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 is responsible for initiating immediate corrective actions, positively influencing others and improving the Food Safety and Quality Culture, and escalating FSQA concerns as required. 

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by October 31. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

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.
• Leads 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 participates 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-trained in various FSQA duties. 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 for continuous improvement.
• Support to Black Belts 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 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 aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 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 accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

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.