Baking Technology Specialist - 1 Year Contract

Bimbo Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimbo Canada, one of the world’s largest baking companies, seeks a Baking Technology Analyst to work with multiple plants across Western Canada, providing technical support on ingredients, recipes, and processes to ensure consistently high-quality products.

You will partner with R&D and cross-functional teams to implement innovations, train plant staff, and drive launches while traveling as needed; the role values collaboration, rigor, and urgency.

Qualifications

• University degree in Food Science and Technology required.
• 2–3 years of experience in a similar role or food manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and rigor in follow-ups.
• Ability to manage deadlines and deliverables with urgency.

Responsibilities

• Participate in solving baking process problems and implement action plans.
• Support R&D in tests to improve recipes and launch new products.
• Collaborate with plant management to monitor milestones and cost-reduction projects.
• Assist plants in responding to quality complaints and drive improvements.
• Serve as a technical resource for engineering teams during project changes.
• Train and coach employees on ingredients, techniques, and equipment.
• Document observations and summarize findings for management.
• Follow up corrective measures after audits and coordinate recipe changes.

Skills

Food science knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

University degree in Food Science and Technology

Job description

As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across; 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.

In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.

At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.

Hiring Requirements:

Reporting to the Manager, Baking Technology, the selected person will work in collaboration with the management teams of the factories assigned in order to provide them with technical support, particularly in terms of ingredients, recipes, procedures, in order to ensure the consistent manufacture of high quality products. The person will also work in partnership with the research and development team and all multidisciplinary teams (marketing, regulatory affairs, finance, purchasing, etc.) to implement and commercialize innovation projects in the plant.

This position requires flexibility in travel in Western Canada, depending on the needs of the company, project launches and deliverables. The work schedule will need to be flexible to accommodate the testing that will be performed in accordance with the bakeries' production schedule and operational needs (including outside of working hours to accommodate general production and testing expectations).

Bimbo Canada is a dynamic company that is constantly evolving, which leads to many challenges and daily development, while allowing flexible work schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the resolution of problems related to the baking processes faced by the plants and implement applicable action plans.
• Support the R&D team in conducting tests to improve recipes, launch new products on the market and/or introduce new ingredients.
• Work with plant management teams to monitor and implement new product commercialization milestones, cost reduction projects and/or product reformulations. Participate in follow-up calls and ensure that plant teams follow the established testing schedule in order to meet agreed upon timelines. Ensure the technical follow-ups resulting from tests, launches and modify the formula and process in order to optimize when necessary.
• Assist assigned plants in responding to "quality" complaints they may receive (e.g., internal product evaluation, consumer complaints, reduction of rejections) and/or any other initiatives as needed.
• Act as a "key" technical resource for plant management and engineering teams during any project to modify manufacturing processes and/or equipment to ensure that overall quality is maintained.
• Train and coach employees working in the factories on ingredients, baking techniques, processes and equipment.
• Complete and update at all stages established for a product launch, internal specification documents related to the recipe and the manufacturing process.
• Follow up on the corrective measures to be implemented following an internal or external audit of the plants. Work with the R&D team on necessary changes to business recipes.
• Document the observations/findings of each visit to the plants and present a summary to the management teams with key follow-ups.
• Ensure the completion of any other mandates that may be entrusted.

Experience & Education:

• University degree in Food Science and Technology (note: candidates with equivalent training, combined with experience deemed relevant will be considered during the selection process).
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role or experience in a food manufacturing environment is considered an asset
• Demonstrated leadership skills: the selected candidate must work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, keeping accurate communication. Once the projects have been implemented, this person is responsible for ensuring that all the actors involved respect their "deliverable" within the established deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills: the holder must clearly communicate the status of projects as well as details when things get complicated to all parties involved.
• Attention to detail and rigor in follow-ups.
• Must demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and professionalism.
• Have a problem-solving philosophy focused on analyzing statistics and/or factual data.

The annual salary range for applicants is: $65,000 - $75,000, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other factors.

Growth Opportunities:

Bimbo Canada is committed to personal and professional growth. We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities both domestically and internationally.

Innovation

Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.

The Bimbo Way:

We believe in the special dignity and value of the human person. We believe that as people we form one community and we believe that this community is focused on getting results. We do this by competing and winning in the market with superior quality in everything we do. We believe in being sharp operators; that is, being very, very good at what we do, and always acting with integrity so that as a company we can transcend and endure for a very long time. That’s the Bimbo Way.

We are incredibly proud of our distinction as one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. This recognition is a reflection of how strong, people-first culture drives exceptional performance and sets us apart as industry leaders. Bimbo Canada was also named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes! This tremendous honour recognizes our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for our associates.

We thank all interested applicants, but only those selected will be contacted. Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada (Formerly Canada Bread Company Limited) are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process, or would like more details about accessibility, should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at [e-mail].