COMPANY OVERVIEW
Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. Sysco has 27 Specialty Meat and Seafood operating companies across Canada and the United States that focus on meat and seafood production and distribution. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
ABOUT THE ROLE
About the Role
We are looking for a Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Technician to join our team at Buckhead Vancouver. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, supporting, and evaluating food safety and quality programs across our operations. You will oversee inspection and audit procedures to ensure processes and finished products meet all corporate standards as well as federal, provincial, and industry regulatory requirements. The FSQA Technician plays a vital role in safeguarding food safety, maintaining product integrity, and protecting customer trust by ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement in quality assurance practices.
Responsibilities
Assist in the update and implementation of the HACCP / SQF Programs
Maintain and update the Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures
Pest Control knowledge
Good Manufacturing Practices
Approved Supplier Program (raw material audits)
Foreign Material Control knowledge
Allergen Program management
Plant Sanitation knowledge and practices
Chemical Control knowledge
Product Quality Assurance (this involves sample preparation, cook test, visual, organoleptic and possibly tasting of products) – candidate must be able to eat meat and fish/seafood products
Product quality (visual standards, label standards, adherence to specifications)
FSQA Customer Complaints review and answer
Food Defense and Security
Assist in Employee Training of FSQA Programs, Policies and Procedures
Assist in Implementation of FSQA Audit Program – SQF Audits
Provide assistance when necessary for product evaluations, plant visits, and supplier/customer communication to assist other staff members.
Assist as needed in any manner capable of during emergency situations the Operations Director determines are paramount to the business
Secondary contact for food regulatory agencies (specifically CFIA)
Maintain the Raw material and Finished product specifications
Obtaining raw material ingredient specifications
Assist in completion of other QA Department functions
Available to work flexible hours as needed by the business
Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
Availability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
Comfortable working in a cold and sometimes freezer environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with quality systems documentation & administration in a CFIA/FSIS inspected facility.
Minimum two years meat and/or seafood industry experience at a federal CFIA/FDA meat and/or seafood plant (preferred)
Bilingual in English and French is an asset
College Diploma in Food Science or Microbiology
HACCP Certificate, SQF certificate (an asset) GFSI Scheme
Strong understanding of Sanitation, SOPs, Pre-requisite Programs, HACCP/Preventive Control Program, CCP’s and GMP’s.
Knowledge of meat, fish and seafood processing and meat, fish and seafood processing equipment and simple laboratory testing procedures.
Basic knowledge of food safety policies including HACCP, SSOP’s, GMP’s and CFIA/FSIS regulations and SQF.
Excellent computer (MSWORD, Excel, Power Point, Visio), written, problem solving and verbal communication skills.
Basic math and computer skills required.
Good communication skills (respond to emails and customer complaints) in English.
OUR VALUES
- Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another
- Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions
- Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain
OUR COMMITMENT
Sysco is committed to Employment Equity.
Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.
Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy- Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Optional Insurance
- Parental Leave Plan
- Company Pension Plan
- Group RRSP & TFSA
- Employee and Family Assistance
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Maple Virtual Care
- Unlimited on-line learning
- Sysco product discounts
- Preferred vendor discounts
- Colleague Resource Groups
(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.
This job requisition is for a high-volume role and is always accepting applicants.
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Sustainability
Sysco is continuing to lead by example. Colleagues around the world are working hard to deliver our sustainability commitments. “One Planet. One Table.” guides and unites our efforts for people, products, and the planet. We are building a future where we can continue to nourish communities while sustaining the planet for generations to come. Check out our progress in Sysco’s Sustainability Report and view a video with report highlights.
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Sysco's Inclusion
At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.
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Our Path Forward
Sysco is committed to the process of reconciliation through empowerment and sustainability of Indigenous communities across Canada. Our approach is through a multi-pronged and multi-year strategy focused on leadership actions, colleague relations, business development, and community relationships.
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