Food Safety & Quality Assurance Director

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Canada Packers is building the global standard for sustainable pork. Raised with care. Crafted with purpose. Trusted around the world.

We are a values-based organization that thrives on collaboration. Whether on a farm, production line, or in an office environment, team members embrace accountability and a continuous improvement mindset to drive sustained business growth.

Join us and be part of an exciting journey where your talent and passion can make a real impact!

About This Opportunity

Canada Packers is seeking a dynamic FSQA leader to provide strategic oversight of food safety, quality assurance, sanitation, and regulatory compliance for our Brandon and Lethbridge operations. This role is responsible for protecting consumers, ensuring compliance with CFIA and customer requirements, proactively identifying and reducing food safety and quality risks, and building high-performing teams that drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and a strong quality culture.

Any Canada Packers team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by September 1, 2026. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Responsibilities

• Lead all food safety, quality, sanitation, HACCP, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Set the strategic direction for FSQA programs, aligning priorities with business objectives, customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and operational risk reduction.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, and senior leaders to proactively identify, assess, and manage food safety and quality risks.
• Lead customer, third-party, and regulatory audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and root cause problem solving.
• Use data, trends, and leading indicators to anticipate issues, strengthen controls, and drive preventative action before risks escalate.
• Develop, coach, and lead high-performing FSQA teams across multiple locations, building capability, accountability, and succession strength.
• Serve as a key stakeholder in product dispositions, recalls, customer concerns, and regulatory matters.
• Build strong relationships with Operations, Sales, Customers, Auditors, and Regulatory Agencies.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience:

• Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Agriculture, Animal Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing, food safety, or quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, CFIA regulations, customer standards, and federally inspected food production.
• Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, influence across functions, and translate strategy into measurable business results.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of food safety, quality systems, HACCP and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with audits & risk management.
• Proactive risk identification and prevention mindset.
• Continuous improvement driver.
• Strong strategic leadership skills with the ability to set direction, prioritize risk, and align FSQA priorities to business objectives.
• Ability to develop, coach, and build capability within FSQA teams.
• Ability to collaborate across functions.
• Strong change management skills.
• Able to develop key stakeholder & customer relationships.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

What We Offer

• Values based culture.
• 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.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.

We thank all applicants for their interest, 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 is a critical component of our culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Recruitment Team at

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the Canada Packers Careers Page are not a reflection of Canada Packers and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. We offer competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Recruitment Team.