Food Scientist – Agri-Food Innovation

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country’s largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. 

Innovate the future of food as a Food Scientist at Loblaw Brands

Do you crave a role where your passion for food science translates into impactful innovation?

Loblaw Brands is searching for a driven and experienced Food Scientist to join our dynamic Regulatory & Scientific Affairs team to help shape the future of our brands. A strong agri-food background is required, as well as insight into global scientific research & developments to deliver market leading innovation.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs, you’ll be at the heart of innovation within Loblaw Brands. In the Food Scientist role, you’ll support our innovation, product management and product development teams to identify technical innovative solutions. This dynamic position requires an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong ability to collaborate and influence.

This is an exciting time to join our team to bring ‘next and never-been-done’ products to market.

In this exciting role, you will:

Explore the Frontiers of Food Science: Dive deep into research, evaluating emerging science and technologies to fuel long-term innovation.

Shape the Future of Food: Spearhead the exploration and identification of cutting-edge agri-food advancements such as regenerative agriculture & enhanced nutrient density solutions.

Be a Champion for Excellence: Ensure Loblaw Brands products remain at the forefront of developing food science breakthroughs by championing technical excellence.

Bridge Science & Application: Translate scientific knowledge into actionable solutions for our customers, advancing the application of agri-food opportunities within our product portfolio.

Be a Subject Matter Expert: Be the go-to resource for technical food science information, translating complex details into clear communication for internal stakeholders.

Represent Loblaw: Participate in industry associations and working groups, acting as a subject matter expert on key food science topics. Attend relevant trade shows and conferences to continuously develop and remain current on trends and technology.

Thrive in a Collaborative Environment: Embrace a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working closely with our internal teams, vendor community, associations, ingredient suppliers & research partners to support the transformation of concepts into reality.

Do you have what it takes?

BSc. Or MSc. In Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field with expertise in novel technologies & ingredients, regenerative agriculture & agri-food nutrient density enhancement.

Minimum 5 years’ experience with demonstrated technical food science expertise in agri-food production within the CPG sector.

Proven ability to effectively lead and collaborate with global research partners.

Strong innovation skills with the ability to leverage consumer insights to drive technical product solutions.

Basic knowledge of Canadian regulations.

A meticulous eye for detail and a passion for analytical problem-solving.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and tasks.

Exceptional collaboration skills and a collaborative spirit.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. 

Please Note:

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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