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Company Description Donut Express™ operates a HACCP-certified manufacturing facility in Embrun, Ontario and specializes in unique donut brands for the foodservice sector and major food and hard goods retailers across North America. The company partners with many well-known Canadian retailers such as Loblaws, Your Independent Grocer, No Frills, Foodland, Sobeys, and Costco Wholesale and hundreds of USA Retail & Foodservice Customers.. The organization focuses on quality, safety, and consistency in its products to support a wide range of business clients. Role Description The Food Safety Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in Ottawa, ON. This position is responsible for supporting day-to-day food safety operations, including monitoring HACCP plans, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with internal and external food safety standards. The Food Safety Technician will perform routine checks on production lines, verify sanitation procedures, document deviations, and assist in implementing corrective actions. The role includes maintaining accurate records, supporting audits, collaborating with production and quality teams, and helping train team members on food safety protocols. The technician will also assist with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product safety and regulatory compliance. Qualifications Knowledge of food safety systems and standards, including HACCP principles and regulatory requirements. Experience with quality control activities such as inspections, sampling, testing, and documentation in a food manufacturing environment. Strong attention to detail, data entry accuracy, and ability to maintain clear, organized records and reports. Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with production, sanitation, and management staff. Ability to work on-site in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, including standing for extended periods and following safety procedures. Diploma or degree in food science, microbiology, quality assurance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. Previous experience in bakery, food processing, or similar industries is an asset. Familiarity with audit processes and continuous improvement in food safety programs is beneficial.

What you’ll do

The Food Safety Technician supports daily food safety operations by monitoring HACCP plans, conducting inspections, and verifying sanitation procedures. They are responsible for maintaining accurate records, documenting deviations, and assisting with audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates should have a diploma or degree in food science, microbiology, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Knowledge of HACCP principles and experience with quality control activities in a food manufacturing environment are required.

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• HACCP
• Food Safety Monitoring
• Quality Control
• Sanitation Verification
• Regulatory Compliance
• Data Entry
• Audit Support
• Food Sampling
• Testing
• Documentation
• Corrective Actions
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement
• Inspections

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety
• Science & Research