Quality Assurance Associate

Job summary

The Quality Assurance Associate reviews and maintains compliance-ready labels and documents to ensure adherence to Canadian food laws. They also monitor regulatory changes, coordinate with government agencies like the CFIA, and assist in inspections and product information management.

Job details

Thank you for your interest in applying to our company. We appreciate the fact that you’re taking the time to complete this application. All applications will be given equal consideration regardless of race, age, sex (including pregnancy), disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status, family status, colour, creed, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, record of offences or other ground enumerated in the applicable human rights legislation. Job Purpose: The Quality Assurance Associate contributes to the efficient operation of the Product Control Division (PCD) by reviewing, maintaining and verifying compliance-ready labels and documents. Essential Job Functions: In order to comply with laws and ordinances related to food in Canada, check whether the display (label and ingredients list) of raw materials, allergens, nutritional analysis, health claims, etc. is appropriate and give advice to the staff. If there are unclear points in the interpretation of Canadian regulation, ask the government agencies such as CFIA to confirm under the supervision of manager. Periodically confirm the presence or absence of changes in food laws. And if there is a change, if it falls under our products, we will take countermeasures and share information with staff while consulting with manager. Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations. Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action. Reply to inquiries (e.g. emails from CFIA regarding request for inspections; customer inquiries, follow up on product information for label creation, etc.) under the supervision of manager.. Participate in CFIA inspection (e.g. sampling, disposing, etc). Maintain and request for updated product documents. Create and revise labels for all products. Assist with special projects and duties as are reasonably assigned from time to time by Wismettac. Job Requirement: College diploma in Food Science, Dairy Science, Foods & Nutrition Studies, Biological Sciences, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or regulatory affairs experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office program. Relevant work experience in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance is preferred. Knowledge of Canadian food regulations and import requirements would be an asset. Fluency in French, Japanese, Chinese or Korean is an asset Strong organization and file management habits Attention to detail and good written communication We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process Must be authorized to work in the Canada for any employer.

What you’ll do

The Quality Assurance Associate reviews and maintains compliance-ready labels and documents to ensure adherence to Canadian food laws. They also monitor regulatory changes, coordinate with government agencies like the CFIA, and assist in inspections and product information management.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Foods & Nutrition Studies, Biological Sciences, or a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational skills are required, with preference given to those with experience in food safety or regulatory compliance.

Listed skills

• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Labeling · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Quality Assurance
• Food Safety
• Regulatory Compliance
• Labeling
• Ingredient Analysis
• CFIA Regulations
• Microsoft Office
• Documentation
• Attention To Detail
• Communication
• Organization
• File Management
• Biology
• Consulting
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• French Language
• Korean Language
• Nutritional Analysis
• Product Control
• Food Regulations
• Writing
• Customer Inquiries
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Science & Research
• Administrative
• Security & Safety
• Quality Assurance Associate
• Quality Assurance Specialist
• Product Graders and Testers (except Foods and Beverages)
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

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