Quality Assurance Team Member

Full-Time, Permanent
Expected Annual Salary: $50,000 to $55,000

Expected hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday-Friday (occasional overtime maybe required)

As a proud Canadian chocolatier, Purdys Chocolatier has been creating connections and bringing joy through the power of chocolate for over 115 years. We are passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional experiences to our customers, and we have a lot of fun doing it! If you love chocolate and are passionate about food quality and safety, we'd love to hear from you.

At Purdys, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and identities.

We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Quality Assurance team based at our Vancouver facilities located on Kingsway and Chester Street. Reporting to the QA Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring our products meet the highest quality and food safety standards.

About the Role

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will support the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of our quality systems. You'll help ensure compliance with food safety standards, monitor product quality, conduct audits and testing, analyze data, and support employee training initiatives.

This position works rotating monthly 8-hour shifts scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. and requires travel between our 2777 Kingsway and 8330 Chester Street locations.

What You'll Do

• Implement and support SQF policies, procedures, and food safety programs
• Conduct inspections, testing, and monitoring activities to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards
• Assist with employee training on GMPs and other quality and food safety practices
• Support investigation of non-conformances and help implement corrective actions
• Participate in internal audits and support third-party audits
• Perform product testing and sensory evaluations
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and quality reports
• Analyze trends and performance indicators, including customer and store feedback

What You'll Bring

• Availability to work rotating shifts between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. at both Vancouver locations
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field
• Up to two years of experience in a quality assurance, food safety, or related role
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

What We Offer

• Extended Health & Dental benefits
• Disability and Wellness Leave plans
• RRSP Matching Program
• Profit Sharing Program
• Purdys Perks, including:
• Employee product discount
• Active Lifestyle Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• And much more!

Join Us

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career in food quality and safety while working for one of Canada's most loved brands, we'd love to hear from you.

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