Quality Technician

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: Starting Salary Opportunity: $50,000

• Actual base pay will depend and vary based on factors such as individual experience and skills of the applicant.

BONUS: Bonus at Target $7,200

• This role may also be eligible for discretionary long-term incentive awards.

• Variable Compensation opportunities are contingent on individual performance and overall business results, pursuant to the Bonus Plan; listed amount are targeted values and not guarantees

About Banded Peak Brewery:
Banded Peak Brewing started from humble beginnings with three friends opening a brewery and taproom in Calgary in May of 2016. Since then, Banded Peak has grown into a thriving brewery with a strong taproom program and distribution across Alberta. Banded Peak is a leader in innovation in styles as well as growing taproom culture in Calgary by championing the establishment of the Barley Belt, a district with Alberta’s highest concentration of taprooms. Banded Peak has been a strong partner of the outdoor community in Alberta, with a passion for making adventurous beer for adventurous people.

Why Join Us:

Banded Peak is a great work environment where hard work is rewarded, and ingenuity developed. Throughout Alberta Banded Peak represents the highest in quality craft beer. If you’re looking for a competitive environment to pursue career goals and develop your talents than Banded Peak is where you should be working.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Banded Peak strives to be an industry leader in quality beer and manufacturing practices. Products are adventurous in nature and require full attention to detail during the brewing process and into package. Banded Peak strives to be Alberta’s number one choice for craft beer. As a quality technician you will be required to sample and identify any quality issues within the brewery, have a strong understanding of experimental trials, record keeping and reporting. The quality technician will carry out regular testing, instrument calibrations, and cleaning on a weekly basis to ensure that specification targets are met and are consistent.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:‍

• Contribute to Safety standards including food safety
• Regular data entry, analysis, and reporting
• Maintain, calibrate and repair equipment to ensure instruments are operational and reliable
• Weekly water chemistry tests, yeast counts, and micro plating
• Sample beer and lead sensory program for quality assurance
• Verify production CIP and sanitation
• Daily packaging checks (ABV, CO2, etc.)
• Blocking and release of any non-conforming or suspect products
• Customer complaint investigation
• Positive representation of Banded Peak at internal and external events.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related-science field or equivalent lab experience (Required)
• Previous experience at a commercial production brewery (Preferred)
• Experience with Microbiology (Preferred)
• Understanding of HACCP, Food safety, Food technology would be considered an asset

BENEFITS:  

• Health benefits plan, including competitive coverage for medical, dental, mental health, life, and disability insurance, that can be flexed to fit your needs
• Additional flex credits for healthcare or wellness spending accounts
• Retirement plan with a generous company-matching contribution, and low-fee RRSP & TFSA savings opportunities to help you secure your financial future
• Personalized support through an inclusive family-forming benefit, and generous financial support/top-ups for parental leave
• Access to many wellbeing resources, including Employee & Family Assistance Program support, Webinars, and more.  
• An annual allotment of Beer and Beyond-Beer products for employees!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Banded Peak Brewery, we are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person – regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.

REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE?

Banded Peak Brewery is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.

Labatt Breweries will never ask you for money or reimbursement of training fees as part of our recruitment process. Any email communication you receive as part of the application or onboarding process will come from a @Labatt.com email address. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the recruitment team at recruitment@labatt.com