Quality Assurance Jobs in Canada
Explore rewarding Quality Assurance jobs with Richardson International, a global leader in agriculture and food processing. This full-time opportunity in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada, offers hands-on experience in quality control, food safety, and chemical analysis, making it an ideal job opportunity for life science graduates seeking impactful life science jobs in Canada.
About Richardson International
Richardson International is a globally respected leader in agriculture and food processing with more than 165 years of history. With operations across Canada, the U.S., and the U.K., the company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and employee development. Known for offering stable Quality Assurance jobs and long-term Life Science Jobs, Richardson International continues to invest in people, technology, and communities.
Job Details
- Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician
- Company: Richardson International
- Division: Richardson Milling
- Location: Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Facility: Yorkton – Oilseed
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Job Requisition ID: R15577
- Application Deadline: February 3, 2026
Quality Assurance Job Overview
Richardson Milling is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support food safety and quality assurance operations at its Yorkton, SK oilseed facility. This role is responsible for chemical analysis, quality verification, and compliance across all stages of oil processing.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform full chemical analysis across all stages of oil processing, from seed through refined, bleached, and deodorized oils.
- Ensure products meet internal Richardson standards and customer quality requirements.
- Provide release approval for pre-load and load oil products.
- Conduct analysis of non-conforming products and communicate findings to production teams.
- Verify incoming raw materials meet food safety and quality standards.
- Collect and manage retained samples for required control periods.
- Identify actual or potential food safety and quality issues.
- Perform inspection and testing of incoming materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
Qualifications For Quality Assurance Job
- Degree or diploma in Food Science, and Microbiology.
- 3–5 years experience in a food manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with GMP and HACCP principles.
- Strong computer skills, written documentation, and verbal communication abilities.
- Willingness to work shift schedules and overtime as required.
Compensation & Benefits
Richardson International offers:
- Competitive salary
- Pension plan
- Flexible benefits program
- Training and career development opportunities
