Food processing quality control technician

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: French
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• Food technology and processing
• Dietetic technician (DTR)
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated

Tasks

• Conduct tests and analysis using spectroscopy techniques
• Operate laboratory apparatus
• MS Office
• Assist in developing programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards
• Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
• Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9000, 9001 quality management certified
• Safe quality foods (SQF) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Analytical techniques

• Spectroscopy
• Physical separation techniques
• Sampling
• Biological techniques
• Statistics

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel

Area of work experience

• Quality assurance and control

Type of industry experience

• Agriculture
• Food and beverages

Area of specialization

• Food chemistry
• Industrial chemistry
• Physical chemistry
• Microbiology

Security and safety

• Confidential security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Judgement
• Organized
• Versatility
• Proactive

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available