FMCG Product Developer

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Oakville; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian company in custom flavour solutions is seeking a Product Developer to innovate and improve food products. Join a collaborative R&D team in Oakville, leveraging your expertise in Food Science and product development. If you're passionate about food innovation and ready for a meaningful challenge, apply now for this full-time, permanent position with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years’ experience in product development within the food industry preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve products based on project briefs.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian and US food regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of Canadian food regulations

Creative mindset

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Time management

Education

Post-secondary education in Food Science, Biology, Nutrition, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Product Developer – Food Innovation
Location: Oakville, Ontario (Onsite)
Salary: $72,000 – $77,000 per year + benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company with roots in Ontario and Quebec, now part of a global leader in taste and ingredient innovation. Over the past three decades, they’ve grown from a regional supplier into a nationally recognized name in custom flavour solutions.
Working with food businesses ranging from artisan producers to large-scale manufacturers, they specialize in spice blends, functional ingredients, marinades, and sauces. Their products support a broad spectrum of categories including meat, plant-based, seafood, dairy, bakery, and prepared foods.
If you’re passionate about the science and creativity behind food and want to contribute to a collaborative and innovation-driven R&D environment, this role is worth exploring.

What You’ll Do

• Develop innovative products and improve existing ones in response to project briefs.
• Create and test prototypes to validate product performance.
• Conduct cost analyses to ensure feasibility and profitability.
• Source and qualify raw materials in line with quality and budget targets.
• Ensure product development aligns with Canadian and/or US food regulations and safety standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and timelines.
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, and formulations with accuracy and organization.
• Prepare product labels and technical specifications.
• Evaluate and test new and alternative ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, organized laboratory environment.
• Support additional R&D functions, including integration with global innovation teams.
• Participate in sales and marketing initiatives such as customer visits and trade shows.

What You Bring

• Post-secondary education in Food Science, Biology, Nutrition, or a related field.
• 1–5 years’ experience in product development within the food industry (meat/snack sectors are a plus).
• Knowledge of Canadian and US food regulations.
• Proficiency in CRM systems, SAP, and Microsoft Office tools.
• A creative and analytical mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Hands-on, results-driven approach with excellent time management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Additional Details

• Domestic travel may be required 1–2 times per quarter.
• This role is onsite and part of a close-knit R&D team in Oakville.

Interested? Apply today!
This role is being recruited on behalf of our client by TalentSphere Staffing Solutions. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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