The Opportunity:
As a member of the facility's FSQA team, the FSQA Coordinator spends a majority of their time on the production floor monitoring Food Safety, GMP, HACCP and other Quality Assurance Program requirements to ensure they are consistently achieved. Operating with a sense of urgency, the Coordinator is responsible for initiating immediate corrective actions wherever possible and escalating FSQA concerns as required. The Coordinator must be comfortable respectfully challenging others in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:
Perform and assist Sanitation swabbing requirements, working with the Sanitation Team.
Perform microbiological and analytical sampling for product and environment as required.
Water Monitoring Program
Conduct Food Safety Validations on Allergens, pH control, laundry etc.
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.
Perform daily monitoring and verification tasks as outlined in the HACCP program and recommend corrective actions for deviations.
Provide support and coaching to employees and production management to maintain and improve facility QA practices and procedures.
Prepare sensory samples and participates in sensory evaluations.
Perform data entry and data analysis tasks.
Participate in projects and meetings with the goal of improving food safety and food quality.
Assist in the implementation of changes that advance QA systems and/or programs.
Conduct product audits.
Comfortable assuming the technical responsibly of the Sanitation Supervisor in the event of an absence (vacation coverage, illness, etc.) which would include;
Support the completion of all other pertinent requirements
Perform other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring:
University degree or college diploma preferably in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or a related discipline.
Previous experience in a food related technical role.
Understanding of Sanitation, FSQA Programs including Environmental Monitoring, SOPs, HACCP, CCP’s and GMP’s.
Intermediate 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.
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.
A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting.
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

Maple Leaf Foods is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all our employees. As part of this commitment, we have adopted a number of COVID-19 safety measures, including a requirement for all employees to be fully vaccinated by March 31, 2022 and to show proof of vaccination. In keeping with this policy, successful candidates will need to provide proof of vaccination by March 31, 2022 (or prior to their first day of work if the start date is after March 31, 2022). We will of course consider accommodations for anyone unable to be vaccinated following human rights and other applicable laws
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.