Job Description

The Opportunity:

As a member of the facility's FSQA team, the HAACP Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, ongoing review, and continuous improvement of the documented quality assurance and food safety programs such as; Food Safety Enhancement Program (FSEP), Prerequisite Programs, Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans, and Standard Operating Food Safety Procedures.

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

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Responsible for HACCP maintenance, ongoing HACCP reassessment, monitoring, and verification.
• Identify any Food Safety and HACCP-related Work Requests generating from Interior Premises Audits, Sanitation Monitoring, Pre-op inspections, 3rd Party audits, or any Food Safety failures.
• Assist and accompany CFIA inspectors during performance of their CVS tasks and Risk Based sampling.
• Update SOPs and forms from HACCP reassessments, program changes, etc. as necessary
• Conduct monthly audits to verify compliance with FSEP pre-requisites bullets and HACCP.
• Assemble and lead annual HACCP reassessment team.
• Conduct pre-requisite program reassessment and audit.
• Prepare and support various Audits including BRC recertification, internal audits, etc..
• Perform record verification & CCP operator competence verification.
• Perform allergen verification and label review.
• Conduct any process Lethality testing.
• Conduct CCP and prerequisite training.                                                           
• Provide back-up support to FSQA Technicians, Coordinators and/or Supervisor.
• Provide back-up to FSQA Manager for Product Development Process (PDP) FS risk assessment.

What You ll Bring:

• University degree or college diploma preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years food related experience in areas of GMP and HACCP principles and programs.
• Must have in-depth HACCP experience including program development, implementation of programs and auditing of the program.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to effectively communicate to all levels of internal and external organizations.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Superior systems skills (including MS Office).
• 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.