HACCP Coordinator

Company: JBS Food Canada ULC (Mountain Creek Farms)

Location: Calgary, AB (Ogden Road SE)

Compensation: Estimated $55,000 – $75,000 per year + Comprehensive Benefits

Employment Type: Full-Time

Clean Professional Job Summary

JBS Canada is seeking a diligent HACCP Coordinator for its multi-protein “Mountain Creek Farms” facility in Calgary. This role is a cornerstone of the plant’s operations, responsible for the development, implementation, and rigorous maintenance of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and GFSI quality systems. Working in a fast-paced, decentralized environment, you will act as the vital link between the production floor, management, and external regulatory bodies like the CFIA. This position is ideal for a food science professional who thrives on accuracy, risk assessment, and the high-stakes responsibility of ensuring that value-added products (kebabs, marinated meats, etc.) meet the highest global safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

System Stewardship: Lead the development and annual reassessment of HACCP and GFSI-compliant quality systems.
Compliance & Auditing: Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and government inspectors (CFIA); conduct onsite verifications and record checks.
Standards Monitoring: Set and enforce safety standards across production, shipping, receiving, and packaging.
Training & Culture: Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and lead employee training to foster a “safety-first” culture.
Technical Support: Assist with lab accreditation programs, customer complaint resolution, and provide backup for QA Technicians when necessary.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Experience: 3–5 years of HACCP experience in a high-volume food industry environment.
Education: Post-secondary degree or diploma in Food Science or a related field.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and HACCP principles; knowledge of ISO 17025 is a major asset.
Soft Skills: Excellent logical decision-making based on risk assessment; ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Technical Proficiency: Expert-level skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Physical Requirement: Ability to work in an office setting and a cold plant environment daily.

About the Company: JBS Food Canada

JBS Canada is one of the country’s largest beef processors and a major economic driver in Southern Alberta. The Mountain Creek Farms facility in Calgary is a specialized “case-ready” plant focused on high-margin, value-added products. As part of a global multinational, JBS offers a “People First” business model with deep roots in the local community and a focus on long-term sustainability and food security.

Market & Industry Context: Food Safety in Calgary (2026)

As of early 2026, the food safety landscape in Alberta is more tech-driven and scrutinized than ever before.

Economic & Industry Trends:

Salary Benchmarks: In the Calgary market for 2026, HACCP Coordinators typically earn between $56,000 and $81,000. Given JBS’s scale, senior coordinators or those with ISO 17025 experience often lean toward the higher end of that range.
Regulatory Environment: With 2026 updates to the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, the demand for specialized coordinators who can navigate decentralized regulatory frameworks has spiked by 12% year-over-year in Alberta.
Workplace Culture: Employee reviews for JBS Calgary note a “tight-knit” operations team and a multicultural environment. While the pace is described as “very fast,” the company is noted for its strong safety culture and investment in training.

Career Growth & Progression Path

QA Manager: Oversee the entire quality assurance department for the Calgary facility.
Regional Food Safety Lead: Move into a corporate role managing compliance across multiple JBS sites (Calgary, Brooks, and Belleville).
GFSI Auditor: Leverage your experience to transition into third-party auditing for international standards like SQF or BRC.

Interview Preparation Insights

CFIA Collaboration: Prepare to discuss specific instances where you successfully collaborated with government inspectors to resolve a compliance issue.
Data Accuracy: JBS emphasizes a “passion for accuracy.” Be ready to explain how you manage document control and ensure zero errors in audit-ready records.
Cold Environment Readiness: The interview may include a tour of the “cold” areas. Expressing comfort with the physical demands of a meat processing facility (temperature and pace) is crucial.
Initiative: Since the role operates with “minimal supervision,” highlight your experience in taking the lead on yearly objective monitoring and independent project completion.

Perks & Benefits

Competitive Wage: Regular salary reviews aligned with Alberta’s cost of living.
Comprehensive Health: Extended medical, vision, and dental care.
Financial Security: Group Life & Accidental Death insurance plus Long-Term Disability coverage.

Professional Development: Continued industry training and clear pathways for career advancement within a global organization.

Category	Details & Specifications
Employer	JBS Food
Location	3410B Ogden Road S.E., Calgary, AB
Experience Req.	3–5 years of HACCP experience in food manufacturing
Education	Post-secondary degree in Food Science or related field
Workplace Type	On-site (Office and cold production environment)
Core Systems	HACCP, GFSI, ISO 17025, CFIA Regulations
Employment Type	Full-time

Key Responsibilities: Food Safety & Compliance

As the HACCP Coordinator for a multi-protein case-ready facility, you are the architect and guardian of the plant’s food safety systems.

System Management: Development, implementation, and rigorous maintenance of the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) quality systems.
Regulatory Liaison: Serving as the primary contact for CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) inspectors, external auditors, and government regulators.
Quality Oversight: Monitoring standards across production, shipping, receiving, and packaging to ensure the integrity of value-added products (marinated meats, kebabs, etc.).
Documentation & Verification: Creating SOPs, performing onsite verifications, and maintaining a meticulous document control program for annual policy reviews.
Team Training: Communicating safety standards to management and providing technical training to floor employees to ensure 100% compliance culture

Technical Requirements & Skills

Risk Assessment: Ability to make rapid, logical decisions based on food safety risk data.
Standards Knowledge: Deep familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP principles. Knowledge of ISO 17025 (lab accreditation) is a significant asset.
Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Excel and Word for complex record-keeping and audit preparation.
Physical Adaptability: Comfort working in an office setting while spending significant portions of the day in a cold production environment.

2026 Calgary Food Manufacturing Landscape

The Ogden/Manchester industrial area is a critical hub for Calgary’s food supply chain. In early 2026, the sector is characterized by:

Automation Integration: Many JBS facilities are integrating AI-driven monitoring for temperature and cross-contamination, making digital literacy a priority for the 2026 HACCP Coordinator.
Regulatory Shift: CFIA Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) have seen updated traceability requirements in 2026, requiring coordinators to have a “tech-forward” approach to supply chain documentation.
Wage Benchmarking: For a HACCP Coordinator with 3–5 years of experience in Calgary, the 2026 competitive wage range typically falls between $72,000 and $88,000 per year, depending on the complexity of the GFSI certifications managed.
Workforce Diversity: JBS Canada is one of the region’s largest employers. In 2026, the quality assurance and food science teams in Calgary show high representation of international professionals, with over 45% of the specialized technical workforce identifying as members of a visible minority.

Total Rewards & Career Growth

Comprehensive Benefits: Includes Extended Health, Dental, Vision, Group Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability.
Internal Advancement: JBS is a global leader (the largest beef processor in Canada). Success in this role often leads to QA Manager or Regional Food Safety Director positions.
Continued Training: JBS provides ongoing professional development to keep staff current on evolving GFSI best practices and ISO standards.

Application Insider Tips

CFIA Experience: In your application, provide specific examples of how you successfully navigated a CFIA audit or resolved a complex food safety non-compliance issue.
Safety Culture: JBS values a “culture” of safety. Be prepared to discuss how you influence behavior on the production floor, not just how you fill out forms.
Mountain Creek Farms Focus: Research their specific “case-ready” products (value-added marinated meats) so you can speak to the unique risks associated with multi-protein handling.

To apply for this job please visit jbsfoodsgroup.com.