Food Science Jobs at Nestlé Canada
The Food Safety Specialist at Nestlé Canada plays a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance at the Sterling Road manufacturing facility in Toronto. The candidate selected for the Food Science Jobs at Nestlé in Canada supports operational excellence by leading food safety programs, audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
About the Company:
Nestlé Canada is part of the world’s largest food and beverage company, home to iconic brands such as KitKat, Nescafé, Gerber, and Häagen-Dazs. With over 3,000 employees across Canada, Nestlé fosters a people-first culture driven by agility, trust, and innovation. The company is committed to food safety, quality, sustainability, and empowering employees to grow and thrive.
Food Science Job Details:
- Job Title: Food Safety Specialist
- Location: 72 Sterling Rd, Toronto, ON M6R 2B6
- Work Mode: In-Person
- Salary Range: CAD 60,000 – 70,000
- Industry: Food Manufacturing / Food Safety / Quality Assurance
- Reporting To: Food Safety Team Leader
Educational Requirements:
- University degree in Microbiology or a Life Sciences–related field
- HACCP Certification
- FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor Certification
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification
- PCQI Certification
Key Responsibilities:
- In the Food Science Jobs at Nestlé, you should implement and execute food safety and quality standards across manufacturing operations
- Conduct and update HACCP reviews and prerequisite programs
- Manage internal and external audits
- Handle consumer complaints and lead investigations
- Provide technical guidance on allergen management, foreign body control, hygiene, pest control, and microbiology in the Food Safety Specialist Role
- Lead root cause analysis using GSTD, risk assessment, and contributor analysis tools
- Manage the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program
- Track and analyze consumer complaint KPIs in this Microbiology Job
- Maintain SOPs, document control, QA alerts, and glass registry
- Deliver food safety training and coaching on the production floor
- Support production teams and cross-functional quality initiatives
- In the Food Science Jobs in Canada, you must ensure compliance with Nestlé Quality Management Systems
Skills Required:
- Strong knowledge of food safety systems and regulatory compliance
- Experience in audit management and change management
- Excellent root cause analysis and investigation skills
- Ability to train and coach technical and non-technical teams
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
- Data analysis and KPI tracking capability
- Leadership presence on the manufacturing floor
Benefits of the Food Science Jobs:
- Comprehensive Health and Dental benefits from day one
- Company-matched pension plan
- Three weeks of vacation plus five personal paid holidays
- Bonus eligibility
- Training, development, and internal career growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance
- Employee discounts on Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products
- Supportive, mentoring-focused work culture
