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Compliance Assessor (Part Time, 14 month Contract)
Reports to: Senior Compliance Officer
Location: Vancouver, BC
An exciting opportunity exists for a Part Time Compliance Assessor to join COBS Bread on a 14 month contract to assess the standards of our Franchised bakeries and provide feedback to our Franchisees and COBS Bread. This position will help ensure continuous improvement of the COBS Bread brand standard and compliance to relevant legislation. The Compliance Assessor will enjoy working autonomously in a dynamic and fast paced environment and holds an important role in ensuring COBS Bread high standards are adhered to by our franchised bakeries.
Key responsibilities include:

• Provide constructive feedback and encouragement to Franchisees and Bakery Operators on the outcome of their assessments
• Identify, collaborate and implement continuous improvement to the Five Star process
• Conduct in-person visits to COBS Bread bakery locations to assess standards using the Five Star assessment process
• Regular travel throughout BC region, possibly Alberta
• Compile and maintain all relevant documentation relating to any non-compliant issues identified during the assessment
• Maintain relationships and liaise with the Franchisees and Operations Team when resolving issues and responding to inquiries regarding Five Start assessment and standards
• Carry-out Five Star compliance assessments in a timely manner every four months
• Assisting with other duties as assigned

Requirements
What You Bring to the Table:

• A valid passport
• Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to motivate and influence Franchisees and internal team members
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and manage conflicting demands
• Knowledge of various compliance frameworks and legislation
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• 2 years of experience in applying Food Safety and OHS principles in a retail or food manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in OHS or auditing qualifications or compliance management is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to deliver training and maintain professional when resolving issues/conflict
• A valid driver's licence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel).

Benefits
What’s in it for You:

• High level of autonomy and responsibility
• A great Extended Health & Dental Benefit, Group RRSP Matching, and Health Spending Account
• A flexible hybrid work arrangement and a one-time work from home reimbursement to ensure you're set up for success
• Paid sick, mental health and personal leave days
• Paid day for community service or volunteer opportunity
• Not only do we have fresh COBS Bread product delivered daily to our Vancouver Support Office, we offer some pretty sweet perks too!
• Work within a dynamic, driven, high-achieving, close-knit and fun-loving team
• Complimentary self-serve kitchen of fresh produce, deli meats and of course, COBS Bread and treats!
• Subsidized wellness program and an on-site gym facility
• Competitive salary, bonus and vacation plan
• An open, ‘continuous-learning’ environment where professional development and career progression is encouraged

We thank all applicants for their interest in COBS Bread but would like to advise that only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
About COBS Bread
With over 160 locations, COBS Bread serves fresh and delightful baked goods to communities across Canada. Any unsold items are donated daily to various local charities and food banks. The company's success can be attributed to the quality of our product, the development of our people and our warm and friendly customer service.
COBS Bread is part of Bakers Delight – Established in 1980 operating as Bakers Delight in Australia and New Zealand, and since 2003 as COBS Bread in Canada and the USA. Together we have grown to more than 700 bakeries across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. The entire network employs over 15,000 people, serving more than 2.1 million customers each week.
Accessibility
Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.