Biological Science Jobs at McCain Foods
McCain Foods is hiring a Data Analytics Specialist – Food Safety & Quality to support its North American manufacturing network through advanced data analysis and insights. This role is critical in safeguarding food safety, customer health, and product quality by analyzing customer and operational data across 15 North American manufacturing plants. The Biological Science Jobs at McCain Foods offer an opportunity to influence data-driven decision-making and strengthen McCain’s reputation for safe, high-quality food.
Job Details:
- Position Title: Specialist FSQ Data Analytics NA
- Job Category: Quality & Food Safety
- Employment Type: Regular – Full-Time
- Grade: Grade 04
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Requisition ID: 39547
- Compensation: CAD $58,800 – $78,500 annually + Bonus Eligibility
- Job Family: Supply Chain & Logistics; Quality & Food Safety
About the Company:
McCain Foods is a global, family-owned food company with a strong customer-first mindset and a commitment to quality, safety, and innovation. McCain empowers employees to make an impact that matters by fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and accountability. With operations across North America and globally, McCain continues to set industry standards in food safety, quality assurance, and data-driven excellence.
Educational Requirements for the Data Analytics Specialist Role:
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Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biological Sciences, or a related discipline
Key Responsibilities:
- In the Biological Science Jobs, you have to analyze customer complaints, feedback, and incident reports related to food safety and health.
- Identify trends, patterns, and emerging risks affecting product quality and customer safety as an ideal candidate for the Data Analytics Specialist Role.
- Perform risk assessments and prioritize potential food safety concerns
- Develop and maintain advanced analytical systems and data handling protocols
- Create data-driven reports using data mining, analysis, and visualization techniques
- Correlate trends across multiple data streams (audits, FTQ, sensory results, complaints)
- Collaborate with quality assurance and cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing and safety processes in this Data Analytics Specialist Job.
- Support compliance with food safety regulations and industry standards
- Maintain secure and accurate customer health and safety data repositories
- Present insights and recommendations to management and stakeholders
- Support action plan development based on audit and performance trends
Skills Required:
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- Proven experience in data analysis, preferably in food safety or health-related environments, is required for the Biological Science Jobs at McCain Foods.
- Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools
- Ability to interpret complex datasets and convert them into actionable insights
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and data integrity
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
- Capability to challenge existing processes and drive data-led improvements
Benefits of the Biological Science Jobs:
- Competitive salary with bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
- Retirement savings and financial well-being programs
- Paid vacation, holidays, and leave support (medical, family, bereavement)
- Mental health and well-being resources
- Company-supported volunteering opportunities
- Inclusive, diverse, and employee-centric work culture
- Career growth and learning opportunities within a global organization
