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- Employment type
- Part-time, Contract
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Apply by
- Dec 1, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Grocery Shopper is responsible for purchasing designated food samples from local stores and shipping them to a testing laboratory. They must maintain accurate records of all transactions and ensure samples are properly packaged and labeled according to safety standards.
Job details
Job ID:44457 Location:[[location_obj]] Position Category:Assessors Position Type:Contractor On Demand The cities we are hiring for are - QUEBEC CITY Job Posting: Grocery Shopper for Food Safety Sampling Position: Part-Time Grocery Shopper (Food Sample Collection) Job Type: Contractor - Flexible Schedule Compensation: Competitive pay per assignment (based on number of samples collected) $300-$500 a month CAD Job Overview: LRQA is looking for a detail-oriented and reliable individual to assist in food safety sampling by purchasing food products from local grocery stores and shipping them to a food testing laboratory. This important role supports the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in ensuring food quality and safety standards in our grocery stores. This is a flexible, part-time position ideal for someone looking to earn extra income while contributing to public health and safety. Responsibilities: • Purchase designated food samples from various grocery stores on a weekly basis. • Properly package and label food samples according to laboratory requirements. • Ship samples to the testing laboratory within specified timelines. • Maintain accurate records of purchased items, store locations, and shipping details. • Communicate with the lab and supervisor regarding any issues or requirements. Requirements: • Must have a reliable vehicle for transportation. • Access to a computer with Microsoft Excel and a printer. • Ability to follow detailed instructions for packaging and shipping. • Strong organizational and time-management skills. • Comfortable handling food products and ensuring proper storage. Why Join Us? • Flexible work schedule-complete tasks at your convenience within deadlines. • Earn supplemental income while performing simple, routine tasks. • Play a key role in maintaining food safety standards in your community. • Gain experience in regulatory compliance and food safety practices. If you are responsible, detail-oriented, and looking for a flexible side job, we’d love to hear from you! To apply, please submit your resume At LRQA, we belive that as a leading Global Leading Assurance and Risk Management Service provider, our talented people are our risk management advantage. We belive the best outcomes come from diverse perspectives, shared ambition and working together with integrity. That's how we buid a workplace where everyone can contribute, grow and thrive. Guided by Vision and powered by Expertise, we're united by a shared purpose. If you're driven to make a difference, you'll belong here. All rights reserved. Terms of use. [https://www.lrqa.com/en/terms-of-use/] Privacy Policy. [https://www.lrqa.com/en/privacy-notice/] [https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/lloydsregiP/logopngweb.png]
What you’ll do
The Grocery Shopper is responsible for purchasing designated food samples from local stores and shipping them to a testing laboratory. They must maintain accurate records of all transactions and ensure samples are properly packaged and labeled according to safety standards.
Requirements
Candidates must have a reliable vehicle for transportation and access to a computer with Microsoft Excel and a printer. Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow detailed instructions for food handling and shipping are required.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Supplemental income
Listed skills
- Time management · Preferred
- Packaging · Preferred
- Detail-oriented · Preferred
- Microsoft Excel · Preferred
- record keeping · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Labeling · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Food safety sampling
- Detail-oriented
- Time-management
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Packaging
- Labeling
- Record keeping
- Communication
- Risk Management
- Detail Oriented
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Standards
- Time Management
- Packaging And Labeling
- Purchasing
- Food Safety And Sanitation
- Food Quality Assurance And Control
- Sample Collection
- Food Inspection
Job areas
- Retail
- Food & Beverage
- Science & Research
- Logistics
- Grocery Shopper
- Food / Agricultural Inspector
- Food and Beverage Tasters and Graders
- Agricultural Inspectors