Quality Control Technician – Relocation Bonus to Gaspesie!
No. 243
July 29, 2025
Location
Gaspe
Salary
$20 to $25 per hour, based on experience
Job category
Food production and services
Type of job
Permanent
Schedule
Day shift, Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week
You’ve had shrimp sautéed, steamed, grilled… but here in Gaspésie, we know them best fresh and full of flavor.
Our client, a Gaspe-based company proud of its coastal roots, is a major player in Canada’s shrimp industry. Their locally sourced products are enjoyed from coast to coast and recognized on several international markets.
To keep this level of excellence sailing strong, they’re looking for a Quality Control Technician — someone sharp-eyed, detail-driven, and passionate about ensuring every product that leaves the facility meets the company’s top-quality standards.
Not from the area? No worries — you don’t have to be born by the sea to feel at home here. A relocation bonus is offered to help you get settled! And Gaspésie? It's ready to give you the space to breathe, drop anchor, and truly enjoy life.
Tasks
Conduct routine quality inspections, including label verification, temperature checks, seal integrity, and sensory (organoleptic) evaluations of finished products.
Verify compliance of finished products with internal quality specifications and specific client requirements.
Ensure employee adherence to hygiene and sanitation standards on the production floor (CFIA, SQF, GFSI, etc.).
Complete and update quality records related to inspections, testing, and data collection (e.g., pH, salinity, glazing).
Monitor compliance with established quality procedures and take immediate action in case of non-conformities.
Assist in quality investigations involving foreign materials or major deviations, and follow up on corrective actions.
Perform monthly pre-operational inspections to ensure a clean and compliant production environment.
Carry out related tasks as assigned.
Advantages
Relocation bonus available if you're moving from outside the region.
4 weeks of vacation per year, starting your first year.
Friendly, tight-knit team with a shared passion for quality.
Work steps away from the ocean, beaches, and scenic trails.
Job requirements
College diploma (DEC) in Food Processing Technology or Food Quality & Processing or equivalent experience.
Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
Comfortable working on your feet and performing regular floor inspections.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
Experience in a production or quality assurance environment is an asset.
Desired profile
Excellent observational skills and strong attention to detail.
Solid analytical skills to identify and assess non-conformities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in French.
Open-mindedness and a collaborative attitude to work effectively across teams.