Innovation and Development Specialist - Delta, Canada - Earths Own Food Company

Description

ROLE:
Innovation & Development Specialist


REPORTS TO:
Innovation & Development Manager


LOCATION:
Annacis Island

We are looking for an
Innovation & Development Specialist to join our Innovation and Development team

Our Innovation and Development Specialist is responsible for Earth's Own Innovation, Product Improvement, and
Cost Saving.

We are looking for someone who has the passion and skill to be part of an exciting and progressive company and team.

OPPORTUNITIES

This is a very exciting time for the Innovation and Development team as we continue to grow and expand The main challenge is to liaise with Marketing, Operation, and Sales to develop new products (from idea generation to product launch) and improve existing products based on input from customers and consumers.

This role allows you to work alongside some of the best leaders who lead awesome teams with cutting-edge food science and technologies.

You would have the perfect platform to showcase fresh ideas and creativity and grow with the industry.


HERE IS WHO YOU ARE

DRIVE & MOTIVATION

• You are excited and passionate to work for a company with cuttingedge food science technology
• You can think outside the box and come up with new ideas to create new products and/or improve present products

CHARACTER & ABILITIES

• You could effectively communicate, create, and handle meaningful relationships with different teams
• You have a strong analytical and detailoriented mindset
• You have a strong ability to plan, develop and implement processes and ideas, in tight timelines

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• You have strong knowledge of the structure, chemistry, and microbiology of food and standard food production processes
• You have deep knowledge of experimental design and statistical analysis
• Knowledge of Organic, Non-GMO & Kosher certification standards and requirements
• You have expert knowledge of Food labeling and other required regulations

EXPERIENCE

• You have a Minimum BSc in Food Science or a related field
• You have at least 3 years of experience in product development in the dairy and/or related food industry
• You have strong industrial research and analytical skills

NICE-TO-HAVE

• You have strong industrial and research and analytical skills
• Strong ability to plan, develop and implement teambased systems

THINGS YOU WILL DO

• Manage progression through milestones and execution of product development projects through designing experimental framework, building/ reviewing analytical data, developing validation SOPs and product specifications, and identifying potential challenges to management.
• Deliver costeffective product formulations that are regulatory compliant and aligned with company values.
• Research, and collaborate with external research institutes or suppliers to deepen knowledge in plantbased fields; investigate new ingredients and technology.
• Lead sensory evaluation and shelflife study to support product launches and consistency.
• Work closely with QA and Operations teams to ensure the success of trials, product launches, and troubleshooting when necessary.

OTHER

• This position requires some level of travel and schedule flexibility

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Delta, BC V3M 5S5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Product development in Dairy/food: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Delta, BC V3M 5S5