Innovation Platform Lead — End-to-End Growth

High Liner Foods; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Mississauga is seeking a Platform Lead, Innovation to drive growth through innovative platforms in food service and retail. The role involves leading the lifecycle of product innovations, collaborating with R&D, Sales, and Marketing, and delivering robust business cases. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, have 5–7 years of experience in product development, and possess strong commercial acumen. Competitive salary and excellent benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Health, dental & vision coverage

Pay for performance incentives

Employee & Family assistance programs

Wellness Programs

Retirement Planning

Supplemental Parental Leaves

Disability Support

Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours

Volunteer hours

Learning and mentorship opportunities

Safety focused work environment

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in brand marketing, innovation, or product development.
• Proven track record in leading successful new product launches.
• Strong storytelling and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of innovation platforms.
• Translate insights into compelling innovation concepts.
• Own the full lifecycle of platform innovation.
• Build robust business cases for new products.
• Partner with teams to position and activate new products in market.

Skills

Brand marketing

Product development

Cross-functional leadership

Market dynamics understanding

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation, or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

A leading food company in Mississauga is seeking a Platform Lead, Innovation to drive growth through innovative platforms in food service and retail. The role involves leading the lifecycle of product innovations, collaborating with R&D, Sales, and Marketing, and delivering robust business cases. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, have 5–7 years of experience in product development, and possess strong commercial acumen. Competitive salary and excellent benefits offered.