Food Scientist, Crops

Job Title: Food Scientist, Crops

Job Requisition ID: 84292

Ministry: Agriculture and Irrigation

Location: Leduc

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: June 10, 2026

Classification: Scientific 3

Salary: $3,361.54 to $4,428.89 bi-weekly ($85,181 - $112,227/year)

Role Summary

Are you ready to use your expertise in food science and crop-based product and/or process development to advance Alberta’s value-added agriculture industry? Join us as a Crops Scientist, where you will provide leadership in the development and commercialization of innovative, market‑responsive ingredients, food and beverage products, and processes.

This role focuses on crop‑based value‑added products, including grains, pulses, oilseeds, vegetables, and small fruits grown in Alberta. You will collaborate with indus...