Food Science Jobs at Maple Leaf FoodsÂ
Maple Leaf Foods is seeking a Food Product Scientist 1 for a contract position based in Mississauga, Ontario. The Food Science Jobs at Maple Leaf are ideal for food science professionals who enjoy hands-on product development and thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments. The position offers the opportunity to lead new product development initiatives while translating food science theory into practical, scalable solutions.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Food Product Scientist 1
- Employment Type: Contract
- Location: Mississauga – Financial Drive, Ontario, Canada
- Reason for Vacancy: Existing / Incremental Headcount
- Base Salary: $58,000 – $87,000 CAD annually
- Application Deadline: February 04
- Work Environment: On-site, plant-based involvement
About the Company:
Maple Leaf Foods is a leading Canadian food company with a purpose-driven mission to Raise the Good in Food. With over 100 years of heritage, the company produces trusted protein brands such as Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.®. Maple Leaf Foods is carbon neutral, committed to science-based sustainability targets, and employs more than 13,500 people across Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and Asia.
Educational Requirements for the Product Scientist Role:
- B.Sc. degree or College Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related scientific discipline
- Equivalent experience will also be considered
Key Responsibilities:
- In the Food Science Jobs at Maple Leaf, you should lead product development from concept through bench-top prototype and full-scale manufacturing
- Assess and resolve technical challenges related to product quality and performance
- Develop draft product costs and Bills of Materials
- Participate in cross-functional project teams
- Review and document raw ingredients, formulations, and final product specifications in the Product Scientist Role.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures for assigned products
- Ensure regulatory compliance by collaborating with Regulatory Affairs
- Provide technical guidance to Purchasing, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance teams
- Conduct internal and external sensory trials
- Independently plan and manage multiple projects using scientific methodologies
- Perform competitive product reviews to identify innovation and improvement opportunities
- Identify technology improvements and cost-saving initiatives
- Maintain project documentation and ensure confidentiality in this Product Scientist Role.
- Prepare and present technical reports with scientific and business clarity
Skills Required for the Product Scientist Role:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Product Development, Operations, or Quality Control
- Strong understanding of food science and product development processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Hands-on approach with flexibility for varying schedules due to plant trials
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills
Benefits of the Product Scientist Role:
- Opportunity to work with a high-performance, people-focused food company
- Competitive health and wellness benefits starting on day one
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
- Exposure to end-to-end product development and manufacturing operations
- Opportunity to contribute to sustainability and innovation initiatives
- Professional growth within a purpose-driven organization
