Food Safety Coordinator

Location: On-site, five days per week, based out of distribution centers in Brockville and Johnstown

Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Duration: 3-month contract

Background Check Requirement: Criminal Record Check

This is a hands-on opportunity to support food safety operations within a fast-paced distribution center environment. As a Food Inspection Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring food safety and health standards are consistently met.

Working closely with site leadership and health and safety partners, you’ll focus on day-to-day inspections, documentation, and compliance activities. Your work will directly support safe food handling practices and contribute to operational continuity across multiple facilities within a large retail distribution network.

You’ll gain practical exposure within a large-scale distribution operation while making an immediate impact. This role offers variety, and the opportunity to apply your food safety knowledge in a real-world, operational setting. It’s an excellent contract for professionals who enjoy being on-site, detail-driven work, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• You’ll follow and support existing HACCP food safety procedures across distribution center operations.
• You’ll conduct daily inspections of food storage, handling, and temperature controls, such as freezer environments.
• You’ll document non-compliance issues and corrective actions using established checklists and records.
• You’ll maintain accurate food safety documentation and inspection logs.
• You’ll support recall activities when required, including tracking, documentation, and coordination.
• You’ll respond to food safety inquiries from site staff and reinforce established procedures.

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in food safety within a distribution center, manufacturing, or retail environment.
• Practical knowledge of HACCP and experience maintaining existing programs.
• Strong documentation, inspection, and reporting skills.
• Ability to identify food safety risks and escalate issues appropriately.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to work independently on-site.
• Steel-toe safety shoes are mandatory.

Certifications in Food Safety or Health and Safety are considered an asset but are not required.

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