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The Food Processing Division invites applicants with proven expertise in the development and manufacture of processed meats and prepared meals to apply for the position of Product Development Scientist. The Food Processing Development Centre is responsible for assisting the Alberta food industry with product and process development and commercialization of new food products and processing technologies. The successful candidate will work as a member of the Food Processing Division to increase the capacity and competitiveness of the Agri-Food processing industry in Alberta.
This position will:
- provide technical leadership to Alberta’s food processing industry with an emphasis on processed meats and prepared foods
- work with food processors throughout the province, new entrepreneurs and companies looking to expand into Alberta, identifying opportunities and providing assistance to individual clients to realize those opportunities
- initiate, design, conduct and direct food product and process development projects
- evaluate potential for the adoption of new technologies by Alberta food processors to support the growth of value-added processing capacity and competitiveness in the province
- help new processors to establish their businesses and existing processors to grow and remain competitive
- maintain close liaison with Alberta’s food processing industry, its partners and its customers.
The successful candidate must have working knowledge of food microbiology, meat technology, food chemistry, sanitation, food handling, food safety, cross contamination and refrigeration. You will also need effective communication and listening skills to understand client needs and to effectively communicate with senior decision makers and R&D managers in the food processing industry. Excellent networking skills, as this position works intimately with national and international industry clients, research institutions and other government agencies are also required.
Qualifications:
Master of Science degree in a related field plus 4 years experience (or a Bachelor of Science plus 6 years) in product development in processed meats and prepared meals, including experience with production supervision in the food processing industry. Extensive experience in product formulation, thermal processing, packaging, and commercial manufacture of processed meats and prepared foods is also required. Equivalencies will be considered.
Note: This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies across government.
Online applications are preferred. Please go to www.jobs.alberta.ca to apply. If you are unable to apply online, please submit your cover letter and resume, quoting Job ID #1009949, to: Human Resource Services, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, #304, J.G. O’Donoghue Building, 7000 – 113 Street, Edmonton, AB T6H 5T6. Phone: (780) 427-2111; Fax: (780) 427-3398.
Applicants who apply online will be able to track the status of this competition. Note: As only one file can be uploaded, please ensure your cover letter, resume and any other related documents are submitted in one file.
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