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Food Safety Solutions (Alberta) Inc - Calgary, Canada Area Food Safety Solutions is seeking a professional with a background in the food safety industry to join our team as a sub-contracted food safety specialist. We are specifically seeking candidates with education in food science or other related field, as well as professional work experience related to food safety and quality management systems. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated to help grow the company and possess outstanding organizational and leadership skills. This position is ideally based in Calgary, AB and will require significant travel throughout the province. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to advance their career in the food safety industry. Excellent training will be provided to the right candidate. Key responsibilities include: • Deliver food safety consulting and training services to FSS clients •Account management; ensure quality, accurate and thorough customer service •Conduct gap assessments to established food safety standards and prepare assessment reports •Ensure program compliance with quality system and regulatory guidelines. •Assist in the ongoing development of FSS’ food safety programs Desired Skills & Experience Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field required •Minimum 5 years professional work experience in quality assurance, HACCP and/or food safety industry. •Must have experience developing, implementing and/or managing food safety programs (HACCP) •Knowledge of government regulations (both federal (e.g. CFIA) and provincial (e.g. retail and foodservice guidelines) a strong asset •Knowledge of and/or training in GFSI benchmarked food safety schemes (e.g. BRC, SQF, FSSC 22000, CanadaGap) a strong asset •Knowledge of fresh fruit and vegetable production and packaging, as well as on-farm food safety programs (horticulture) an asset. •Project management skills or experience leading projects an asset •Formal HACCP Training is a strong asset •Training certification or experience a strong asset •Must be able to speak fluent English •Excellent computer skills: fluency in Word, Excel, and Outlook. •Consistently exercises sound judgment and maintains a high level of personal integrity. •Proactive, team-oriented and highly adaptable •Excellent technical writing skills; detail oriented personality •Exceptional organizational, time-management, presentation and verbal communication skills •Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet established deadlines •Willingness and ability to travel between 25% and 75% of the time. If you would like to be considered for the Sub-Contract Food Safety Specialist position, please submit your resume, cover letter and remuneration expectations to: info@foodsafetysolutions.ca.

MacKay’s Cochrane Ice Cream is looking for a passionate and professional individual to join our team. Previous experience as a HACCP Coordinator, Excellent computer skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, Strong Organizational and Time Management skills are all required. Previous work experience in a food manufacturing facility, Knowledge of GFSI Food Safety Standards, Familiar with Canadian Food labelling requirements, previous experience in a regulatory field and Love of ice cream are definite assets! Please visit www.mackaysicecream.com and look for our employment section for complete job details and contact information.

Thanks, Mark Tayfel

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