Environmental Health and Safety

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) CoordinatorCalgary, Alberta

About the Company Malteries Soufflet acquired United Malt Group in 2023, creating the world’s largest malting company with an annual production capacity of 3.7 million tons of malt through 41 facilities in 20 countries, serving both industrial and craft brewers and distillers. Across the globe, our family of brands produce malt that is blended into some of your favorite industry-leading beverages and local craft brews.

Our more than 2300 employees are proud of the rich heritage of our family of brands and are committed to incorporating sustainability improvements at every touchpoint of our supply chain. We celebrate the diversity of our people and together strive to create an environment where all employees are safe, welcomed and have a sense of belonging.

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About the Role

The EHS / FSQA Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the Food Safety, Quality Assurance (FSQA), Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), and regulatory compliance programs within the malthouse. This role ensures that all malt products meet regulatory, customer, and company standards for food safety and quality, while also ensuring compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental legislation. The coordinator works closely with production, maintenance, laboratory, and supply chain teams to ensure consistent product quality from raw barley intake through malting, storage, and shipment, while fostering a strong safety culture and safe work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Maintain and continuously improve the site’s Food Safety Management System (FSMS).

Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, CFIA, and other relevant authorities) and industry standards (GFSI schemes, GMPs).

Manage document control, SOPs, HACCP plans, and food safety records.

Oversee product traceability, mock recalls, and recall procedures.

Monitor and verify quality parameters throughout the malting process (steeping, germination, kilning, cleaning, and storage).

Ensure raw barley intake inspections and finished malt testing meet established specifications.

Review laboratory analyses (moisture, protein, extract, germination rate, friability, etc.) and investigate deviations.

Generate and approve Certificates of Analysis (CoAs).

Manage non-conformance reports, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

Conduct routine plant inspections, environmental monitoring, and sanitation verification.

Provide food safety and quality training to employees.

Address customer quality inquiries and complaints, including investigations and response documentation.

Support customer audits, regulatory inspections, and third-party audits.

Assist with technical documentation and product specifications.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product consistency and process capability.

2. Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Support compliance with applicable provincial Occupational Health & Safety legislation (e.g., WorkSafeBC, Alberta OHS, Ontario OHSA, CNESST in Québec).

Ensure adherence to federal requirements where applicable (e.g., Canada Labour Code Part II).

Maintain compliance with WHMIS 2015, including proper labeling and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management.

Support hazardous materials management in accordance with Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations.

Assist with environmental compliance under Environment & Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and applicable provincial environmental agencies.

Conduct routine workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and safety audits.

Participate in or support the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC).

Track and verify completion of corrective actions.

Support certification programs such as COR (Certificate of Recognition), where applicable.

Coordinate and/or deliver safety training, including WHMIS 2015, emergency response, and workplace violence & harassment.

Conduct new hire safety orientations and refresher training.

Prepare toolbox talks, safety alerts, and internal safety communications.

3. Incident & Environmental Management

Participate in incident and near-miss investigations.

Conduct root cause analysis and ensure timely corrective action implementation.

Maintain injury and incident documentation and support provincial WCB/WSIB reporting requirements.

Assist in waste management, spill response, environmental monitoring, and sustainability initiatives.

Maintain environmental records and support regulatory reporting.

EDUCATION & SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Agricultural Science, Brewing & Distilling Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or