Technical Innovation Specialist

Technicial Innovation Specialist

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About the Role

Technical Innovation Specialist will report directly to the Technical Innovation Manager and is responsible for supporting various types of R&D projects, including those related to formulation, product development, process development and stability studies. The Technical Innovation Specialist works closely with the Technical Innovation Project Manager to establish project timelines and to ensure these timelines are met. Collaboration with Operations and Quality departments will also be required to ensure R&D projects align with company goals. The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated and have a strong understanding of product formulations.

Work Location

Kelowna Corporate Office

Duties

• Assist with the new product development of vapes, infused flower, concentrates, edibles and beverages, including product formulations, sensory, trials, creation of BOMs and other required documentation.
• Support project timelines and work efficiently to ensure timelines are met.
• Perform experiments and data analysis, document the experimental observations and calculations, and summarize the findings.
• Collect potency result data and report results / trends / inefficiencies.
• Assist with the installation, qualification, commissioning, and operation of R&D equipment.
• Support trials of new and replacement raw materials and assist in the material qualification process.
• Collaborate on and support industrial trials on products to ensure production line feasibility for new product launch, material substitution or alternative supplier selection.
• Responsible for studying and trials for shelf life of new products.
• Create and collaborate on SOPs, batch records and other technical documents.
• Contribute to a positive team environment that promotes hard work, curiosity, innovation and execution.
• Adhere to all company policies and SOPs.

Qualifications

About SNDL

SNDL is one of Canada’s leading and fastest‑growing liquor and cannabis companies. As the country’s largest private‑sector retailer, our portfolio includes well‑known banners such as Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Ace Liquor, Value Buds, Spiritleaf, and Superette. We’re also one of Canada’s largest vertically integrated cannabis producers, recognized for our innovation, low‑cost manufacturing and award‑winning brands including Top Leaf, Contraband, Palmetto, Bon Jak, La Plogue, Versus, Grasslands, Vacay, Pearls by Grön, No Future and Bhang Chocolate. Driven by purpose, performance and people, SNDL is shaping the future of retail and cannabis by bringing people together through exceptional products and experiences.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Product Management and Marketing

Industries

Manufacturing

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