Quality Assurance Job at Ventura Foods in Canada
Are you passionate about food safety, microbiology, and quality compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? The Quality Assurance Job at Ventura Foods in Canada offers an exciting opportunity to ensure microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and food safety programs meet corporate, regulatory, and customer standards. This full-time, permanent, on-site position is ideal for professionals seeking career growth in the food manufacturing industry.
Job Details:
- Job Role: Quality Assurance Microbiologist
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (M8Z 1B8)
- Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent (Salaried)
- Work Arrangement: Onsite
- Salary Range: $59,462 – $74,298 annually
- Shift: Typically 8–12 hours per day (additional hours/weekends may be required)
About the Company:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. The company produces exclusive products for some of the world’s most iconic restaurants and retailers while also delivering ready-to-go solutions for professional kitchens and well-known consumer brands.
Ventura Foods invests in employee development, promotes diversity and inclusion, and provides competitive benefits starting from the first day of employment.
Educational Requirements for this Job:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, or related scientific discipline (highly preferred)
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a related role (preferred)
- Experience in a fast-paced food or manufacturing environment preferred
- Knowledge of microbiology principles and laboratory practices
- HACCP / FSMA / GFSI / CFIA knowledge preferred
- Related certifications are a plus
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct and manage microbiological analysis on finished products, raw materials, and customer complaints in this Quality Assurance Job at Ventura Foods in Canada
- Lead root cause investigations for out-of-spec results
- Support sanitation programs, including pre-operational inspections and ATP testing
- Monitor sanitation crew compliance with established procedures
- Support commissioning of new equipment and construction activities
- Participate in HQ microbiology meetings and implement new methodologies
- As a Microbiologist, you should manage Pathogen Environmental Monitoring (PEM) activities
- Conduct traceability exercises
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal audit standards
- Maintain microbiology lab, including vendor management, calibration, and supply ordering
- Support Food Safety Plans and corrective action processes
Skills Required:
- Strong knowledge of microbiological testing and environmental monitoring
- Understanding of food safety systems (HACCP, FSMA, GFSI, CFIA)
- Basic math and statistical knowledge
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Knowledge of safe laboratory practices
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance
Benefits of the Microbiologist Role:
- Competitive annual salary ($59,462 – $74,298)
- Health, Dental, Vision & Prescription coverage from Day 1
- RRSP Program
- Life and Disability Insurance
- College Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Career growth opportunities
- Inclusive and diverse work environment
- Employee appreciation events
