Manager Food Safety

The typical salary range for this position is $69 840.00 - $91 665.00 annually. The base salary offered will be determined based on the candidates job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity considerations.This posting is for an existing temporary full-time position ending on July 23rd, 2027.SUMMARY:Working in close collaboration with the Metro Food Safety team, this role is responsible for the delivery of food safety expertise, training and support to ensure continuous improvement of Metros food safety program across Ontario. This role will actively Influence food safety culture through training, coaching, and program enhancements.Core responsibilities include executing the Safe Food Handler training program, conducting food safety support visits, coordinating follow up actions to support 3rd party auditing, sanitation, and pest control providers. The position also plays a key role in responding to food safety emergencies, addressing concerns raised by stores and conducting audits of distribution centres.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the Food Safety Training Program, including planning, execution, certification tracking, and continuous improvement.Responsible for ensuring food handler training and certification compliance to meet requirements of food safety legislation and corporate standards across all Ontario stores.Liaising with Retail Council of Canada (RCC), managing the delivery of the Food Wise food safety certification and program administration throughout OntarioEnsure store operations and merchandising practices comply with government legislation and corporate food safety protocols. This is accomplished through Food Safety training and coaching, on-site assessment and consultation for new and/or renovated stores, and store support visits following 3rd party inspection reports.Support the analysis and review of 3rd party inspection audits. Independently conduct audits and coaching sessions at store level, making real-time decisions to address food safety risks and provide guidance as required to implement corrective actions.Monitor and review government inspections, primarily municipal health departments, and ensure Operations, Maintenance and other relevant departments have implemented corrective actions to support store operations and correct any deficiencies.Identify and communicate significant issues and trends concerning food safety at store level through analysis of company data. Make recommendation to improve programs to address issues.Report on any quality issues which may have a detrimental effect on sales or the corporate image while at store level. Proactively share information with relevant parties.