Food Safety Specialist, Agri‑food

Investissement Québec

Specialist in food safety for food transformation sector, performing audits and supporting certification programs. Managing administrative and technical aspects of client dossiers including SQF and HACCP certifications.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeMontréal • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in food safety compliance and quality assurance, with a strong focus on conducting audits and managing certification programs such as SQF and HACCP. Proficient in administrative management and collaboration within teams to enhance food safety practices.

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HACCP ComplianceSQF Auditor QualificationFood Safety AuditsFood Science DegreeBilingual Proficiency in French and English

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Hard Skills

Food Safety ProgramsRisk Management SystemsAudit ManagementProject Management PrinciplesFood ChemistryMicrobiologyFood EngineeringCertification Program ImprovementTraining Activities for AuditorsAdministrative Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationTeamworkPromotional Activities ParticipationClient Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

SQF Auditor CertificationHACCP TrainingLead Auditor Training

Industry Keywords

Food Processing SectorFood Safety PracticesCanadaGAP ProgramService Contracts ManagementBNQ Committees

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Using their expertise in the food processing sector, the incumbent helps ensure compliance and the quality of food safety practices at client companies by conducting audits and supporting certification programs (SQF, HACCP and Costco).
Manages the administrative and technical aspects of all assigned files and collaborates in the auditor qualification process and the management of service contracts.
Conduct food safety audits at client sites;
Manage the administrative and technical aspects of client files in the context of certification programs such as SQF (Safe Quality Food) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point);
Participate in the operation and improvement of the certification program;
Collaborate in the auditor qualification process and conduct training activities for auditors;
Work with the team of professionals and the operations support team to manage clients’ service contracts;
Participate in promotional and marketing activities as required;
Participate in BNQ committees when your presence is required;
Be able to travel to various regions of the province of Quebec for approximately 50% of working time.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering, Microbiology, Food Chemistry or an equivalent field;
Minimum of five years of operational experience with hygiene and food safety programs, notably HACCP or other appropriate risk management systems. Additional years of experience will be considered an asset;
Qualified as an SQF auditor or qualifiable after successfully completing the "SQF Code Requirements Audit" training, a recognized HACCP training and a recognized lead auditor training in management systems. Additionally, to be qualifiable, candidates must have completed a minimum of one hundred (100) audit hours in the food industry;
Knowledge of the CanadaGAP program (asset);
Knowledge of project management principles (asset);
Proficiency in French, both spoken and written;
Excellent command of English, both spoken and written;
Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite;
Class 5 driver’s license.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work from home up to three days per week and enjoy the energy of the office to create, get inspired, collaborate and have fun!
Multiple flexible scheduling options to help you better balance personal and professional life while respecting your job profile.
Option to extend your workdays over four days to earn a half-day off.
Avoid traffic by completing your seven working hours between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM.
Enjoy paid time off every other Friday afternoon during the summer.
Benefit from 2 full weeks of telework within Quebec per year.
Multiple options are available to enhance your knowledge, improve professional skills or management abilities.
Study leave, reimbursement of fees for obtaining a professional credential, reimbursement for course materials, and more.
Complimentary telemedicine services.
TonIQ health and wellness program, offering conferences and suggested activities to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Partial reimbursement of registration fees for your physical fitness program.
Employee and Family Assistance Program providing free, immediate and confidential support.
Defined-benefit pension plan.
Flexible group insurance plan.