Senior Specialist, Food Safety

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Why is this role important :

The Food Safety Specialist leads the implementation of a broad range of food safety protocols and procedures. The incumbent also ensures compliance with the company’s food safety programs through scheduled visits, training and other measures.

What you'll do:

• Provide leadership on food safety issues at the store level, ensuring that store management and employees understand food safety and the implications, impact on, and importance, to the business.
• Monitor the implementation of food safety protocols, procedures and programs such as Good Retail Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Recipe Procedures. Ensure that these are current and in place at the store level.
• Identify and report situations which may compromise food safety and follow up to ensure appropriate corrective action is carried out.
• Provide input on the development of new policies and procedures as required and recommend these to the Food Safety Director.
• Reinforce training, knowledge and skills from internal CES training and deliver additional training to Store Managers, Assistant Store Managers, Department Managers and other employees as appropriate.
• Monitor 3rd party food safety audits and ensure that they are completed in accordance with LCL food safety audit policies. Ensure that all parts of the business meet established standards.
• Follow up food safety audits and/or government inspections (i.e. Health Unit, CFIA, etc.) by reviewing audit results with Department or Store Managers, recommending corrective action plans and ensuring that these plans are implemented in accordance with the requirements of the National Food Safety Program. Monitor audit results over time to identify common issues across the business and recommend responses to those issues.
• Stay current on all legislation surrounding food safety issues in Canada, anticipate developments that could or will affect food safety and recommend measures that address such developments.
• Liaise with government inspectors (Public Health, CFIA) as appropriate to address and resolve food safety issues as they arise at the banner and store level.
• Building and leading diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging
  
  

What you bring:

• 5 or more years work experience in food safety, quality assurance, or other related areas
• Post-Secondary degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Public Health Inspection or other related disciplines.
• Knowledge of both Canadian and Provincial regulatory requirements for the production and labeling of food products.
• Independent and driven individual that can work outside ordinary framework and direct supervision.
• A reliable individual that will take tasks on as their own and has a high level of pride in their work.
• Someone that will act with integrity at all times.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to make logical and clear recommendations
• Frequent travel will be required within Eastern Canada and travel to other provinces as needed
• Someone who enjoys travel inside Canada.
• Flexible with your time, and able to work off hours when required.
  
  

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.