Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor - Edmonton

As the Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor - Edmonton, you will play a crucial role in the mission of NSF – to protect and improve human and planet health. As a food safety auditor, you will have the opportunity to travel, meet new people, and learn more about many of the businesses you may frequent as a consumer. You’ll inform and educate restaurant, bar, grocery store, and foodservice personnel about specific standards while continuing to learn more about those industries and grow your skills. 75% of audits scheduled are to be completed during the evening and weekends and 25% of audits are performed during standard business hours.

• Perform 2nd party audits for retail clients
• Manages own work plans for the completion of audits within a determined timeframe, including schedule and workload
• Summarize audit findings
• Communicates effectively with clients, Audit Delivery Manager, and Account Manager
• Demonstrate a high level of Quality and Integrity in your daily responsibilities
• Ability to complete scheduled audits - 75% of audits scheduled are to be completed during the evening and weekends and 25% of audits are performed during standard business hours

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• Must have a degree
• Preferably at least 2 years of experience in food safety, restaurant or grocery operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analysis and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time including overnight as required
• Must have a valid driver’s license without restrictions and reliable transportation
• Must be able to drive at night
• Must have or open a business entity prior to starting the position
• Must be able to work a minimum of 20 audit hours per week not including travel
• Prior food safety experience/knowledge
• Candidate must be able to complete scheduled audits - 75% of audits scheduled are to be completed during the evening and weekends and 25% of audits are performed during standard business hours
• Will be required to obtain the Certified CP-FS (Certified Professional Food Safety) or equivalent (RS or REHS) certification within 3 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior food safety audit experience
• ServSafe certification

Pay: $40-$60 CAD per audit hour

The total pay range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At NSF, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.