If you’re looking for more, you’ve come to the right place.

From the moment we opened our doors in 1981, we knew we wanted to be different. The people who work here are special, and that’s what makes us special. Our team members uphold the standards we set long ago by making the exceptional everyday, building relationships with our customers and with each other, and finding a place where their potential meets opportunity.

Be part of what makes us different.

You’ll work closely with the Production team, spending the majority of your time on the production floor, ensuring food products meet safety, regulatory and quality standards. You’ll initiate corrective actions where appropriate and escalate food safety and quality concerns as required. Here are some of the other ways you’ll help us stand out:

• Support daily food safety and quality decision making activities in accordance with established processes to ensure products meet regulatory, Farm Boy and customer requirements.
• Promote food safety culture within the facility, conducting pre-operational inspections, monitor GMP compliance, and prepare traceability exercises.
• Perform daily monitoring and verification activities as outlined in food safety programs and recommend corrective actions for identified deviations.
• Collect, review, and complete required documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct coaching, training and Quality Assurance (QA) facility checks, such as: temperature checks, sanitation checks, CCP monitoring, documentation, and label compliance audits.
• Assist with the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems.
• Deliver employee training on food safety and quality programs and written procedures.
• Prepare sensory samples and participate in sensory evaluations as required.
• Perform data entry, analysis, and reporting to support quality and food safety initiatives.
• Conduct shelf-life validation studies and microbiological environmental monitoring as required.
• Conduct product and SOP audits and maintain associated reports and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to QA policies and procedures and report required updates or deviations.
• Maintain proper cleaning and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Support government and third-party audits, including preparation activities and follow-up actions to resolve non-conformances.
• Contribute to overall operational success by taking on additional responsibilities as required.

What you bring to the table.

We provide the opportunity, and you bring the potential.

• A genuine passion for delivering engaging and exceptional customer service.
• Typically requires post-secondary education in Quality Assurance, Food Science, or a related field, with 1 - 3 years of experience supporting food safety in a food manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, GFSI standards, food legislation, and Quality Assurance programs, including: process controls, training, and supplier management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Solid understanding of laboratory management practices and experience performing laboratory testing.
• Demonstrated ability to support program improvements, including: SOP development, employee training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks based on risk assessments, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proven interpersonal with a strong customer-service mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows environments.
• Comfortable working in a plant environment that involves multiple deadlines, extended periods of standing, heavy lifting, repetitive tasks, frequent use of protective equipment, and work that may be performed in colder environments, with flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, overnight, and weekends as required.
• Works confidently across varied environments, including: raw meat plant, RTE plant, bakery, repack room and warehouse.
• Fluency in English; French language skills considered an asset.

What we bring to the table.

At Farm Boy, we believe in supporting our Team Members throughout their careers. Whether, it’s at our Home Office or our stores, we’re proud to stand out in the market as a workplace that offers:

• Comprehensive benefit program and coverage that varies by position.
• Coverage may include healthcare, dental care, disability coverage, life insurance and registered retirement savings program.
• A 10% discount on in-store purchases.
• On-the-job training and the prioritization of internal promotions to help you grow and embrace new opportunities.
• The opportunity to support local neighbourhoods through our community programs.

Grow a career with us.

Farm Boy takes pride in growing a team that represents the best in the business. Join us for the career you’re craving!

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply—including those with non-traditional career paths.

We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodations are available upon request for employees and applicants who may require them.

We do not use AI to assist in the recruitment process and this job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.