Fish Processing Quality Control & Sanitation Supervisor

Cermaq Canada Ltd • Tofino, BC

65d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Fish Processing Quality Control & Sanitation Supervisor will provide leadership to food safety, product quality and sanitation programs with proactive customer service and operational excellence. This position takes a cross-department view to accountability for delivery on food quality, safety and sanitation objectives.
Applicants for this role must be available for an in-person interview at our office located in Tofino, BC and must be willing to relocate to Tofino, BC should they be accepted for the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science required or related education.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role within a food processing plant and performing or supervising cleaning and sanitation work.
• Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) experience designing and managing a plan across departments.
• Experience in food processing of an animal product including food quality and safety standards from implementation through audits to corrective actions
• Strong understanding of cleaning and sanitizing procedures, including the safe handling and storage of chemicals and sanitizing agents.
• Experience leading teams to achieve objectives through effective delegation, performance management and promotion of a strong safety culture.
• Demonstrated ability to meet production, sanitation, and quality objectives through effective cross-functional coordination.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate ability to monitor and adjust cost control initiatives tied to strategic budgeting.
• Ability and willingness to perform physical tasks as required, including working with cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Plant Manager in delivering a safe, efficient, and cost-effective food safety, quality, and sanitation program.
• Lead and develop Quality Control and Sanitation teams to achieve short- and long-term performance goals.
• Oversee and maintain the Preventive Control Plan (PCP) and Export Certification Control Program (ECCP), ensuring full compliance with Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all product testing, monitoring, sanitation, and documentation activities are completed accurately and in accordance with regulatory and company standards.
• Coordinate plant audits, certifications, and customer inspections, maintaining compliance with global standards (CFIA, FDA, ISO, BAP, etc.).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance food safety, product quality, operational efficiency, and cost control.
• Collaborate with production teams to support scheduling and ensure sanitation activities enable efficient daily operations.
• Promote a strong culture of food safety, quality, environmental responsibility, and workplace safety.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members, fostering accountability, professionalism, inclusion, and continuous learning.
• Monitor program performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide regular updates and recommendations to the Plant Manager.

Benefits

• An annual salary of $76,960.00 per annum ($37.00/ hour).
• Eligibility for discretionary corporate bonus program.
• Immediate enrollment into our company paid benefits including Extended Health Care, Dental and Vison Care, AD&D Insurance.
• Company matching RRSP after probation period.
• Possibility for discretionary living allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager