Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00–$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 47.5 per week
Company Overview
Family-owned and operated agricultural business rooted in the rich, red soil of Prince Edward Island. We specialize in the cultivation of specialty and organic potatoes, as well as premium cut tulips and high-quality tulip bulbs. With deep generational knowledge and a commitment to sustainable, innovative farming practices, we combine tradition with technology to deliver exceptional products to markets across Canada and beyond. Our dedication to quality, environmental stewardship, and community values drives everything we do—from field to flower.
Job Summary
The Quality Control Manager & Food Safety Coordinator will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance and food safety programs across all farm operations. This includes monitoring post-harvest handling, storage, and transportation processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and customer requirements.
Responsibilities

Quality Control

• Oversee quality checks throughout the harvesting, sorting, grading, and packing processes.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for handling, storage, and transportation to minimize bruising and defects.
• Supervise Quality Control staff.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure product consistency and adherence to quality standards.
• Analyze trends in product defects and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production and packing teams to ensure continuous improvement.

Food Safety Coordination

• Develop and maintain food safety plans compliant with Canada GAP
• Conduct internal audits and prepare for external audits
• Maintain records for traceability, sanitation logs, and corrective actions.
• Lead employee training programs related to hygiene, safety, and proper handling procedures.
• Serve as the point of contact for all food safety-related matters, including customer inquiries and regulatory inspections.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary education in Food Science, Agriculture, Environmental Health, or a related discipline is preferred but not required.

Equivalent experience in the agri-food sector will also be considered.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in quality assurance or food safety, preferably within the fresh produce or farming industry.
• Knowledge of Canadian food safety regulations including Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), Canada GAP, HACCP, and

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards.

• Experience with Canada GAP certification or similar third-party audit schemes an asset

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of traceability systems and documentation practices required under Canadian regulations.
• Ability to conduct internal audits and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in bilingual environments; English is required, and Spanish is considered an asset.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and digital record-keeping systems.

Work Environment

• Work will take place in both field and packing/storage facility environments.
• Flexibility to work extended hours during peak harvest periods.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs and work in varying weather conditions.

Benefits

• 2 weeks of vacation annually
• Health/Dental benefits after 3 months
• Company matching RRSP after 3 months
• Company Harvest Party annually!
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Please refer the Job description for details