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Auditor, Sustainable Seafood Chain of Custody
SCS Global Services
Posted on Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Overview
The Sustainable Seafood Chain of Custody Auditor is a contract position, working independently or in teams. The auditor travels to client offices, processing plants, and consumer-facing organizations to assess practices and systems relative to the MSC, ASC, and RFM certification standards. Assessments involve document review, employee and contractor interviews, and on-site evaluation of field activities. Detailed assessment reports must be written and submitted on time. SCS provides ongoing training.
Relevant Services/Schemes
- Marine Stewardship Council Chain of Custody (MSC)
- Aquaculture Stewardship Council Chain of Custody (ASC)
- Responsible Fisheries Management Chain of Custody (RFM)
Roles and Responsibilities
- Audit Coordination
- Schedule and confirm audit date with client
- Prepare and send client audit plan according to protocols
- Book travel, hotel, and transportation according to company policy, and submit expense reports
- Audit services
- Adhere to all quality and code of conduct standards
- Conduct audits using applicable checklists, forms, and tools
- Maintain positive client relationships and respond to all client inquiries and concerns
- Submit complete and accurate audit reports within established timelines
- Ensure thorough client records are maintained
- Attend trainings to maintain qualification to conduct audits; maintain training records
- Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable regulations and standards
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in environmental or biological science, marine biology, business, economics, or technical program with two years of work experience in any of the following: seafood or fisheries industry, food industry, supply chain management, science, traceability, policy development OR
- Master’s degree or equivalent in business, economics, environmental or biological science, or technical program OR
- 2+ years of work experience applicable to the description above
- Complete fluency in English with professional work experience that involves verbal and written communication
- Strong organization, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills
- Proficient with business software including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Strong attention to detail, customer service, and teamwork orientation
- Ability to take the initiative, good judgment, and ability to work independently under pressure in a changing environment
- Ability to work in Canada
- ISO training certification or willingness to complete the ISO training offered by SCS
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Language skills in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, French, or Japanese
- Previous audit experience
Physical Requirements
This is a home office-based job and requires travel for on-site audits with our clients 75% of the time. Must be able to travel to audit sites physically, ability to travel via private/public transportation and carry luggage, ability to walk and stand for 2+ hours/day when auditing. Primarily computer-based work and must be able to speak and listen in person and on the phone.
Work Environment
Home office and on-site client visits. Marine and food facilities during audits, and auditor assessment activities. Appropriate work attire and safety gear are expected (e.g., closed-toed shoes, field PPE, etc.).
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