Instructor (Food Supply Chain Track & Chase) 6 hour onsite Training
About the role
Join the Renewed Seneca, The Next Seneca.
At Seneca Polytechnic, we offer a flexible working environment that supports innovative thinking and encourages exploring new ideas and approaches. As we adapt to an ever-changing landscape, we continue to promote opportunities for career growth and development. We focus on health and well-being in all ways to provide great employee experience.
Instructor- Food Supply Chain Track & Trace
Are you passionate about making complex supply chain, regulatory, and data standards understandable, practical, and actionable? Do you believe that strong traceability skills protect consumers, strengthen operations, and build resilient, transparent food systems?
What’s on Your Horizon
Delivery Mode: In person
Instructional Hours: 6 total (delivered in one day)
Schedule: Saturday, March 28 — 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Responsibilities:
- Teach the foundations of food supply chain traceability, including sustainability, transparency, and risk management.
- Introduce GS1 standards and product identification systems (GTIN, SSCC, barcodes, RFID).
- Explain key regulations such as SFCR and guide learners through CFIA/CBSA requirements.
- Demonstrate how to use the AIRS database to identify import requirements and documentation.
- Show how traceability supports fraud prevention, recall readiness, and identifying Critical Tracking Events (CTEs).
- Break down essential data concepts including Master vs Transactional Data, KDEs, and basic EDIFACT structure.
- Lead hands on activities such as the AIRS Hunt and group discussions focused on identifying gaps and building solutions.
What You Bring to Seneca
- Experience with supply chain data modeling, including EDIFACT, KDEs, and traceability data structures.
- Strong applied understanding of food regulatory compliance, including SFCR, CFIA requirements, and confident AIRS database navigation.
- Deep knowledge of GS1 Global Standards, including GTIN, SSCC, and data carrier systems.
- Professional experience in Food & Beverage logistics, supply chain management, regulatory affairs, import/export operations, or food safety and quality assurance.
- Clear, engaging communication skills with proven success delivering training to adult learners.
If you're ready to help modernize food systems and empower professionals to build stronger, safer, and more transparent supply chains, this role is your opportunity to make real industry impact.
Job Details
External Posting Date: February 11th, 2026
External Closing Date: February 11th, 2026
Pay Range: Dependent on experience
Hours: 6 Hours - 1 Day
Work Type: On-site
Shift: TBC
Ideal Start Date:
End Date:
Number of Openings: 1
Posting Intent: Immediate Need
Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time
Note: As part of our pre-employment process, we validate employment and education credentials at the time of an offer. For professor positions, we require copies of official transcripts directly from the issuing institution or credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). However, we recommend that candidates gather any supporting documentation (e.g., unofficial transcripts, scan of credentials) in advance to support their applications in the event that they are successful in the hiring process.
Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance
Seneca is Canada’s leading, and Ontario's first, polytechnic with more than 40,000 full-time students and 18,500 part-time students. Since opening our doors for the first time more than 55 years ago, we remain dedicated to getting our students career and world-ready.
None of this happens without the exceptional employees of Seneca – the faculty, support staff and administrators – who show their commitment to our students and their success every day. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator.
Our Commitment
We are proud to be building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success, and employee potential. Learn more about how we are building an equitable Seneca
Accessibility
Seneca is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Upon request, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact jobs@senecapolytechnic.ca.
Instructor (Food Supply Chain Track & Chase) 6 hour onsite Training
About the role
Join the Renewed Seneca, The Next Seneca.
At Seneca Polytechnic, we offer a flexible working environment that supports innovative thinking and encourages exploring new ideas and approaches. As we adapt to an ever-changing landscape, we continue to promote opportunities for career growth and development. We focus on health and well-being in all ways to provide great employee experience.
Instructor- Food Supply Chain Track & Trace
Are you passionate about making complex supply chain, regulatory, and data standards understandable, practical, and actionable? Do you believe that strong traceability skills protect consumers, strengthen operations, and build resilient, transparent food systems?
What’s on Your Horizon
Delivery Mode: In person
Instructional Hours: 6 total (delivered in one day)
Schedule: Saturday, March 28 — 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Responsibilities:
- Teach the foundations of food supply chain traceability, including sustainability, transparency, and risk management.
- Introduce GS1 standards and product identification systems (GTIN, SSCC, barcodes, RFID).
- Explain key regulations such as SFCR and guide learners through CFIA/CBSA requirements.
- Demonstrate how to use the AIRS database to identify import requirements and documentation.
- Show how traceability supports fraud prevention, recall readiness, and identifying Critical Tracking Events (CTEs).
- Break down essential data concepts including Master vs Transactional Data, KDEs, and basic EDIFACT structure.
- Lead hands on activities such as the AIRS Hunt and group discussions focused on identifying gaps and building solutions.
What You Bring to Seneca
- Experience with supply chain data modeling, including EDIFACT, KDEs, and traceability data structures.
- Strong applied understanding of food regulatory compliance, including SFCR, CFIA requirements, and confident AIRS database navigation.
- Deep knowledge of GS1 Global Standards, including GTIN, SSCC, and data carrier systems.
- Professional experience in Food & Beverage logistics, supply chain management, regulatory affairs, import/export operations, or food safety and quality assurance.
- Clear, engaging communication skills with proven success delivering training to adult learners.
If you're ready to help modernize food systems and empower professionals to build stronger, safer, and more transparent supply chains, this role is your opportunity to make real industry impact.
Job Details
External Posting Date: February 11th, 2026
External Closing Date: February 11th, 2026
Pay Range: Dependent on experience
Hours: 6 Hours - 1 Day
Work Type: On-site
Shift: TBC
Ideal Start Date:
End Date:
Number of Openings: 1
Posting Intent: Immediate Need
Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time
Note: As part of our pre-employment process, we validate employment and education credentials at the time of an offer. For professor positions, we require copies of official transcripts directly from the issuing institution or credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). However, we recommend that candidates gather any supporting documentation (e.g., unofficial transcripts, scan of credentials) in advance to support their applications in the event that they are successful in the hiring process.
Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance
Seneca is Canada’s leading, and Ontario's first, polytechnic with more than 40,000 full-time students and 18,500 part-time students. Since opening our doors for the first time more than 55 years ago, we remain dedicated to getting our students career and world-ready.
None of this happens without the exceptional employees of Seneca – the faculty, support staff and administrators – who show their commitment to our students and their success every day. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator.
Our Commitment
We are proud to be building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success, and employee potential. Learn more about how we are building an equitable Seneca
Accessibility
Seneca is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Upon request, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact jobs@senecapolytechnic.ca.