HACCP Advisor

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Overview of the Role

Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. is seeking a highly organized and proactive HACCP Technician to join our growing team.

The HACCP Advisor is a key food safety leadership position responsible for supporting the QC Manager in the management, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Plant's Food Safety System. Through technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and regulatory knowledge, the role helps ensure the Plant maintains compliance with legislative, customer, Corporate Quality Assurance, and GFSI requirements while driving food safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting to the QA Manager, the HACCP Advisor is responsible for managing the Calgary HACCP Program, including HACCP Plans, Prerequisite Programs, and associated food safety systems. This role supports internal food safety audits and external audits conducted by regulatory agencies, third-party certification bodies, and customers.

The HACCP Advisor is a key partner to the QC Manager in leading all food safety-related audits and inspections by providing leadership, coordination, and collaboration across departments within and outside the plant. This position is also responsible for directing the HACCP Technician assigned to support the HACCP program.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Develop procedures and protocols to ensure the HACCP framework is effectively implemented and maintained. Monitor compliance with policies and procedures and update HACCP-related programs to ensure continued compliance with regulatory and company requirements.

• Apply an analytical approach to food safety programs and information to support compliance, identify improvement opportunities, and strengthen overall program effectiveness.

• Lead and participate in regulatory, customer, CFIA, and third-party audits and inspections. Implement required changes and provide guidance on resolving findings and compliance issues.

• Develop and lead the Plant Food Safety Training Program. Coordinate and conduct required training sessions and develop procedures and protocols to ensure company requirements are met. Coordinate with all relevant departments to oversee and manage the contractor training program.

• Working with QC Manager, initiate, lead, and participate in projects that support the continuous improvement of the Plant Food Safety System and Food Safety Culture. Collaborate with project teams to implement corrective measures for new equipment and production lines, including food safety assessments, microbiological monitoring, and related documentation.

• Schedule and manage internal food safety audits as required by legislation and food safety programs. Conduct gap assessments and develop and implement corrective actions based on audit results.

• Team up with QC Manager, act as the primary point of contact for all announced and unannounced internal and external audits, approximately 12 audits per year.

• Partners with departments involved in product development and product modifications to ensure food safety and quality requirements are identified, assessed, and controlled.

• Oversee the Plant Environmental Monitoring Program. Work with the QC Manager to identify gaps, conduct root cause analysis, and lead associated improvement initiatives.

• Lead Plant Mock Recalls as a member of the recall team.

• Own and manage the Plant Document Control System and lead continuous improvements to support plant growth and development.

• Support Quality Management in providing leadership and direction within the Quality Department.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience leading the development, implementation, and management of HACCP and food safety programs.

• B.Sc. or equivalent post-secondary education in Food Science, Food Technology, Dairy Science, Food Safety, or a related field.

• Comprehensive knowledge of HACCP, FSEP, GMPs, Preventive Controls, GFSI standards, food safety regulations, and auditing systems.

• Experience leading and supporting CFIA, customer, regulatory, and third-party food safety audits.

• Strong knowledge of hazard analysis, food safety risk assessment, and preventive control principles.

• Strong analytical mindset and ability to use information and data to support effective decision-making, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, priorities, and projects simultaneously.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

• Strong organizational, documentation, and document control skills.

• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, creativity, and self-motivation.

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver projects through to successful completion with minimal supervision.

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and sound judgment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements, laboratory reports, standards, and SOPs.

• Experience developing and delivering training programs and training materials.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other business software applications.

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering:

• Vacation upon hire.

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance.

• Group retirement plan with employer contribution.

• Employee family assistance program for employees and their families.

• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match.

• Paid Maternity/Parental Leave program.

• Paid time off: Floater Day and volunteer day off.

• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA.

• Training and Development programs.

• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs.

• Organized activities for employees and their families.

Salary: $68,630.00 – 85,790.00

*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

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All applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team.

Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications.

Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications.

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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