Lead, Sustainable Ingredient Formulation

Wm. Wrigley Jr.; Village of Champion; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet food manufacturer in Alberta is seeking an Ingredient & Sustainability Formulation Lead. This role involves researching sustainable ingredients, overseeing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with sustainability standards. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, strong understanding of ingredient functionality, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a supportive work environment and competitive wages, along with benefits including health coverage and educational assistance.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Education Assistance Program

Free Bag of Premium Pet Food monthly

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc in agriculture, animal science, food science, or similar.
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and animal health.
• Familiarity with feed formulation.
• Experience in product development and sourcing raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Research new ingredients supporting sustainability goals.
• Lead formulation sustainability initiatives with teams.
• Conduct nutritional evaluations of new ingredients.
• Collaborate on developing product claims for new ingredients.

Skills

Ingredient functionality

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture, animal science, or food science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A leading pet food manufacturer in Alberta is seeking an Ingredient & Sustainability Formulation Lead. This role involves researching sustainable ingredients, overseeing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with sustainability standards. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, strong understanding of ingredient functionality, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a supportive work environment and competitive wages, along with benefits including health coverage and educational assistance.