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Description

The Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre (Food Centre) is seeking to hire a Team Lead to lead our Food Safety and Skills Development Program. This role will be responsible for the coordination and development of the Food Centres initiatives and programs focused on food safety and quality, both internally and in support of the growing food industry in Saskatchewan.  In addition, the Team Lead will:
    periodically review the industry status and develop programs in food safety and quality to benefit the Saskatchewan agri-food industry.
    be required to manage additional personnel which may be required to fulfill the program objectives.
    be responsible for oversight of the development and management of the Food Inspection Services business which provides inspection services and operational procedures for meat and/or food inspection services delivery within the Province of Saskatchewan.
    be required to provide assistance to the Food Centre and its clients with associated food safety and regulatory issues which may include hands on assistance, auditing, reviewing of programs and operating procedures.
    will serve as the expert point of contact for the National and International industry regulations and developments at the Food Centre.
    B.Sc. in Food Science, Food Engineering, Food Safety, Microbiology and/or closely related fields and 6+ years of work experience.
    Graduate degrees in Food Safety, Quality Control and/or related fields will be preferred but not required.
    Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical area such as laboratory management, quality management systems, R&D, product development, and/or food process engineering.
    A background in food safety, quality control, regulatory science, quality assurance and process troubleshooting will be preferred.
    A background in audit, certification, GFSI, FSSC, ISO, BRC, HACCP, CanadaGAP, GMP and other food safety systems.