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QA Co-op, Organic Meadow
Agri Foods
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Job Description Role Co-op Student Year 2 – QA Department Reports To QA Manager Location Organic Meadow Limited Partnership Term January 4 2027 – April 30, 2027 Hours 8:00 – 16:30 Compensation $19 - $21 per hour Purpose and Job Summary We are looking for a Co-op Student to join our Quality Assurance team! The QA Technician is responsible for monitoring the safety, quality, and composition of raw ingredients and finished products, participating in the application of the Food Safety and Quality Programs, and for initiating corrective actions as necessary. The Quality Assurance Technician also executes the Hold and Release Program to ensure non-compliant product is withheld from market. things you will do… Assist QA laboratory staff with routine microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished dairy products. Assist with environmental monitoring activities, including swabbing of food-contact and non-food-contact surfaces. Assist with label verification projects to ensure product labels comply with approved specifications. Assist in conducting gap analyses and documentation review to align with SQF standards. Area of work Examples of student responsibilities Learning outcome Assist QA laboratory staff with routine microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished dairy products. Assist QA laboratory staff with routine microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished dairy products Build microbiological skills and GLPs. Assist with environmental monitoring activities, including swabbing of food-contact and non-food-contact surfaces. Assist with environmental monitoring activities, including swabbing of food-contact and non-food-contact surfaces. Understanding of different pathogens present in Dairy, and purpose of environmental monitoring. Assist with label verification projects to ensure product labels comply with approved specifications. Assist with label verification projects to ensure product labels comply with approved specifications. Understanding of purpose of labelling and regulatory requirements. Assist in conducting gap analyses and documentation review to align with SQF standards. Assist in conducting gap analyses and documentation review to align with SQF standards. Build skills in learning procedures, purpose, and different regulatory and third party auditing bodies. OTHER … Must be legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the co-op term. Must be enrolled in a co-op or work-integrated learning program. May be required to work on-site at the Organic Meadow, Guelph Plant depending on business needs. May need to follow food safety, health and safety, hygiene, or site access standards. Application details Please submit a resume and cover letter through company ATS Application deadline: November 30, 2026 Co-op term: 4 months (Jan to Apr) Hourly rate: $19 - $21 per hour We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected will be contacted. Job Info Job Identification 280 Job Category Administrative & Business Support Posting Date 11/10/2026 Degree Level Two Years College Job Schedule Full time Locations 362 Laird Road, Guelph, N1G 3X7, CA (On-site) Remote Working No Hybrid No Base Salary (From) $ 19 Base Salary (To) $ 21