HACCP Coordinator at Mountain Creek Farms, Calgary, AB

About JBS Food Canada

JBS Food Canada ULC, employing roughly 3,300 staff, is among the largest beef processors and employers in southern Alberta. The company operates three facilities: its Headquarters and a Case Ready plant in Calgary, and a processing plant in Brooks where approximately 4,200 cattle are processed each day. Products from these facilities include boxed beef primals, ground beef, beef trimmings, by-products, and hides shipped nationally and internationally. At the Mountain Creek Farms case-ready plant in Calgary, value-added items such as marinated and portion-sized meats, multi-pack options, and kebabs are produced.

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced HACCP Coordinator to collaborate closely with the production team to uphold superior quality standards for hand-made products at the Calgary facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the HACCP system and a GFSI compliant quality system following best practices.
• Establish and monitor quality standards across production, shipping, receiving, and packaging departments.
• Serve as the primary contact between the plant, external auditors, and regulatory authorities.
• Create documentation to ensure compliance including forms and SOPs, and maintain accurate, comprehensive records for audits.
• Communicate standards and compliance requirements to management and staff.
• Track and achieve objectives and KPIs on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Train employees to ensure adherence to safety and quality programs.
• Support lab accreditation processes, update HACCP programs, conduct verifications and re-assessments.
• Conduct record reviews and onsite inspections regularly.
• Collaborate with CFIA Inspectors, Operations, and Quality Assurance to address food safety matters.
• Assist with third-party and regulatory audits, policy and procedure creation, customer complaint handling, testing, and other special projects as assigned.
• Maintain document control, annual reviews of policies and procedures, and provide backup support to QA Technicians.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 3–5 years of HACCP experience in a high-paced food industry environment.
• Relevant post-secondary qualification in Food Science or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP principles and systems.
• Experience in internal auditing, training, and managing/documenting quality control processes.
• Involvement in internal and external CFIA and GFSI-style audits (such as SQF or BRC).
• Ability to independently initiate tasks and work both within teams and autonomously when needed.
• Skilled in risk-based quick decision-making and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook with strong attention to detail.
• Capable of operating efficiently in a decentralized environment with minimal supervision.
• Positive and professional outlook, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn.
• Adept at coordinating and cooperating with cross-department teams and maintaining a safe working environment.

Working Conditions

The role is based in an office environment combined with daily work in refrigerated and freezer temperature areas.

Compensation and Benefits

The position offers a competitive wage along with extended health and medical benefits, group life and accidental death insurance, long-term disability, vision and dental care, plus opportunities for career advancement and ongoing training.

Location

Mountain Creek Farms
3410B Ogden Road S.E.
Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4N5