Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.

We're on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you'll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain – and yes, it will get rough. But that's what makes the journey worthwhile.

So, lace up your boots and let's tackle the climb together.

You can learn more about us at www.riversidenaturalfoods.com.

Riverside Natural Foods is seeking an accomplished data & analytics professional to provide hands-on leadership for the Enterprise Analytics team during a fixed-term contract (8–12 months). This role will steer day-to-day delivery while instilling discipline around project intake, prioritization, and closure. Working in a CPG environment, the Interim Lead will guide a small but talented team that transforms SAP and external data using Alteryx, publishes governed Tableau data sources and dashboards, and maintains complex Excel models. Proven ability to bring order to ambiguity, coach team members, and deliver quick wins is critical.

• Champion Riverside's BI & Data Strategy and ensure work aligns with enterprise priorities.
• Act as decision gatekeeper for new analytics requests—clarify scope and effort and approve or defer.
• Model and reinforce best-practice agile ways of working, focusing on finishing existing commitments before starting new ones.
• Foster a culture of data integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement.

• Lead day-to-day workflow for the Analytics team, providing clear direction, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Document all critical processes, data flows, and tool configurations (Alteryx, Tableau, Excel/VBA) in a shared knowledge base so any team member can step in during vacations and uphold best-practice governance.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of Alteryx workflows that transform SAP (S/4HANA) and non-SAP data into flat files, as well as govern Tableau data sources and dashboards.
• Rationalise and refactor legacy Excel workbooks/macros to reduce maintenance overhead.
• Define and track team KPIs (project cycle time, backlog health, data-quality defects).
• Troubleshoot production issues in Alteryx/Tableau and coordinate root-cause resolution with SAP and business stakeholders.
• Prepare concise status updates for BT&T leadership and communicate wins, risks, and resource needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 7 + years in data analytics or BI within CPG / food manufacturing.
• 3 + years leading small analytics or data-engineering teams.
• Demonstrated success in introducing project portfolio discipline and agile practices.
• Nice-to-have: experience with SAP IBP, SAP Analytics Cloud, Master Data, or MDG.

• Expert-level Alteryx Designer / Server (ETL, macros, scheduling).
• Advanced Tableau Desktop & Server (data-source curation, dashboard design, permissions).
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA data structures; able to query tables directly or via CDS views.
• Strong SQL and Excel/VBA; able to optimize and document complex spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with Git or comparable version control for Alteryx/Tableau is an asset.

• Purpose-driven leader who brings clarity, urgency, and positivity to a disorganized backlog.
• Confident communicator able to explain trade-offs and push back constructively.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable rolling up sleeves to build workflows or dashboards.
• Embody Riverside values of humility, adaptability, respect, and fun—and inspire your team to do the same.

• Live for our purpose of inspiring a healthier and more compassionate world.
• Operate by our values and strive for win-wins with all stakeholders.
• Believe in "and", not "or", and aim for a net-positive impact on our planet.

• Full-time, on-site hybrid role in Toronto (flexible 4 days in office).
• Contract runs approximately July 2025 – March 2026, with a handover period at the start and end.
• Participation in cross-functional projects and team-building activities is expected.

What we expect:

• Values-led: You'll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun. Sometimes, even making granola bars is hard, and life's too short to take ourselves so seriously that we don't enjoy the journey.
• Unparalleled experiences and opportunities: We're still determining who we are and what we can be. Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we'll offer the world, into the future. This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process – fast! – while employing it. At Riverside, progress occasionally means proceeding imperfectly, and we're okay with that, as long as we're staying true to our values and learning and improving along the way.
• Access to everyone: We're a flat organization with few silos which means you'll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production staff. Even when employees dress up, they wear steel-toed shoes. So don't be shy. Speak up, share your ideas and go places you normally wouldn't – like the plant, or the boardroom.
• Personal development: We'll support and empower you to chart your own path and reach any heights you set for yourself. Career paths at Riverside are carved by the people walking on them, not dictated by leaders. Count on us to give you the training and tools to grow and progress.
• Gratitude: As a growing business, we can't always offer formal recognition like awards programs, but we do show our true gratitude and appreciation. At Riverside, we're all in this together and we value you.

What We Offer:

• Values-led: We don't cut corners or step on anyone or anything on our way to our summit. There is no winning at all costs here. Every step you take must align with our values, no compromises.
• Courageous determination: As a family-run, rapidly growing business, we are often challenged to find ways to deliver that aren't obvious or easy. You must be willing to try, ask and answer challenging questions, test and learn, turn over every stone, keep moving forward and help us find a way through. Resourcefulness and grit will be your constant companions at Riverside and will serve you well.
• Humility: We're a small (but growing) fish in a sea of whales and sharks. We know the products we offer are some of the healthiest and most sustainable, but we don't brag about it, and know we have a steep path ahead. We pride ourselves in being respectful and supportive of others while shining brightly through our innovative, high-quality products. There isn't one superstar at Riverside. We take turns leading the way as we climb to the summit.
• Continuous improvement: As a learn-as-we-go organization, we rely on each other to continuously improve everything we touch to make it better, more efficient, more sustainable, and more endearing to customers, consumers, employees, vendors, partners and the community. We own our mistakes and learn from them as we wind our way to the top.

Wait! There's more!

• Immerse yourself in our comprehensive benefits program, with Riverside taking care of the costs!
• RRSP matching or IRA matching for an empowered financial journey
• Join Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights
• Develop your career further through our Riverside University program and with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• An open concept work environment that embodies our Values

How to Apply:

If you have the commitment to excellence, the energy, the attitude and experience we need, then please submit your resume to careers(AT)riversidenaturals.com with the job title you are applying for in the subject line or click the apply button!

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.