Food Safety and Compliance Specialist

at  Giant Tiger

Compensation Grade:
Grade 5
Job Description:
Who We Are:
We are a Canadian owned and operated retailer (and proud of it!), with a strong commitment to the community, and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and dynamic career, Giant Tiger may be right for you. We believe in opportunities for growth & development, teamwork, and engagement.
About The Role:
Reporting to our Group Manager of Responsible Sourcing and Compliance, the Food Safety and Compliance Specialist ensures Giant Tiger’s product assortment and suppliers meet our social compliance, product quality and safety, food quality and safety and sustainability compliance programs.
Workplace Arrangements:
This role will follow a hybrid remote/onsite schedule. Applicants for this role can expect to work on-site from our Ottawa Head Office, on Walkley Road 2 days a week.

What Giant Tiger Brings;

• Work Your Way! Hybrid work arrangement;
• Annual Profit-Sharing Program & Incentive Plan
• Health/Dental/Vision Benefits as of day 1
• Store Discount
• LinkedIn Learning Subscription;
• Parental Top Up Program
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program;
• Bursary Program for children of employees;
• Onsite Perks: Free parking; Public Transit accessible; 24/7 access to onsite gym; full-service cafeteria

What You’ll be Doing:

• Support the development and implementation of Giant Tiger’s food safety program
• Complete investigations and resolutions of food safety issues and complaints with both internal and external stakeholders
• Support the development and implementation of Giant Tiger’s recall process
• Coordinate food safety data-sharing between Giant Tiger & third party service providers
• Act as the food safety subject matter expert and provide training and knowledge sharing sessions with key stakeholders

What You’ll Bring:

• A university or college degree in food science, microbiology or a related field
• 3-5 years of previous experience in a food safety role at a retail or qualified manufacturing facility. Particular emphasis if your role was involved in onboarding suppliers, vendors and manufacturing facilities to an organization’s food safety program
• Knowledge of HACCP, GFSI, BRC schemes and food/consumer packaged goods regulations
• Comprehension of the Canadian Food and Drug Act, Safe food for Canadians Regulations and other applicable regulations
• Ability to work in a cross functional team
• Proven ability to act as a collaborative problem solver
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience interpreting regulations, writing policies and sharing knowledge with others

Job Requisition:
JR126055
Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.
Are you interested in this position but don’t yet meet all the criteria? We want you to apply anyway!
During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role, but also contribute to our diverse, equal and inclusive culture.
If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact
careers@gianttiger.com

• Support the development and implementation of Giant Tiger’s food safety program
• Complete investigations and resolutions of food safety issues and complaints with both internal and external stakeholders
• Support the development and implementation of Giant Tiger’s recall process
• Coordinate food safety data-sharing between Giant Tiger & third party service providers
• Act as the food safety subject matter expert and provide training and knowledge sharing sessions with key stakeholder