Quality and Food Safety Technician- Night

About Us !
As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across; 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.

In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.

At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.

Hiring Requirements:
The Quality and Food Safety (QFS) Technician must demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, and communication skills. The QFS Technician must identify and help take action to ensure Superior Quality Always of our products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Available and flexible to work night shifts (9:00 PM–5:00 AM or 10:00 PM–6:00 AM) or afternoon shifts, including 8-hour or 12-hour schedules, based on operational needs.
• Investigate consumer and customer complaints root cause in collaboration with the plant management team. Clearly communicate the investigation results to all stakeholders and are involved in complaint reduction projects.
• Complete end-of-year reports.
• Perform inspections related to Quality and Food Safety programs with cross function plant team members.
• Review and complete analysis on microbiological, chemical and environmental results and follow up to ensure problems are corrected through CAPA process.
• Conduct sanitation verification activities as required (Micro Y&M swabbing, visual verification, allergen swabbing).
• Actively engaged in Corporate Product scoring. Assist with follow-up by verifying the process parameters and corrective actions.
• Interact with production, maintenance, sanitation and plant associates when quality / food safety issues arise.
• Liaison with R&D, formulation adjustments, product evaluation, and product launch activities.
• Monitors Supplier and Ingredients non-conformance system to ensure follow-up from suppliers. Involves internal stakeholders and escalates if issues are not being resolved to prevent the recurrence of the non-conformities.
• Participate in the process of managing non-compliances of finished products during production. Documents and ensures the non-conformity follow up.
• Maintains and verify the quality and food safety documentation up to date at the plant level, including customer and product specifications with formulas. Ensures follow up in case of non-conformity.
• Support the plant team during internal, third party or government inspections and audits.
• Ensure that associates receive the required training and deliver specific training, for example CCPs.
• Plan and execute different periodic tests as per corporate programs.
• Support the QFS Team in continuous improvement projects, follow up corrective action requests, requests from customers and apply different QFS programs.

Experience & Education:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Food Quality Assurance preferably in the food industry, with in depth knowledge of Quality Systems, Regulation, Sanitation, GFSI (i.e. BRC, SQF) and FSMA (PCQI).
• Knowledge in Statistical Process Control (i.e. Lean)
• B.Sc. in Food Science or equivalent combination of academic and professional experience.
• Team oriented and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to train and motivate personnel at the manufacturing level.
• Moderate to high level of computer skills, including data analysis and report writing of recommendations for corrective actions.

The annual salary range for applicants is: $55,000 - $65,000, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other factors.

Growth Opportunities: Bimbo Canada is committed to personal and professional growth. We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities both domestically and internationally.

Innovation: Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.

The Bimbo Way: We believe in the special dignity and value of the human person. We believe that as people we form one community and we believe that this community is focused on getting results. We do this by competing and winning in the market with superior quality in everything we do. We believe in being sharp operators; that is, being very, very good at what we do, and always acting with integrity so that as a company we can transcend and endure for a very long time. That’s the Bimbo Way.

We are incredibly proud of our distinction as one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. This recognition is a reflection of how strong, people-first culture drives exceptional performance and sets us apart as industry leaders. Bimbo Canada was also named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes! This tremendous honour recognizes our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for our associates.

If you are ready to join a company that values its associates and bakes delicious moments every day, apply today!!

Your journey with Bimbo Canada starts here.

We thank all interested applicants, but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada (Formerly Canada Bread Company Limited) are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process, or would like more details about accessibility, should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at CB_Accessibility@grupobimbo.com.