Product Developer

Highbury Canco Corporation; Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading co-pack food manufacturing company as a Product Developer, where your creativity and passion for food innovation will shine. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for developing new food products from concept to commercialization, ensuring they meet consumer expectations and regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring fresh ideas to life, while also managing multiple projects and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. This dynamic environment offers opportunities for professional growth and a chance to make a real impact in the food industry. If you are eager to learn and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in food product development or similar roles.
• Strong knowledge of ingredient functionality and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative food products from concept to commercialization.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and food safety standards.
• Manage multiple projects, meeting deadlines and budgets.

Skills

Product Development

Food Safety Standards

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Diploma in Chemistry

Tools

Food Processing Equipment

Job description

Highbury Canco is a leading co-pack food manufacturing company, dedicated to creating delicious, high-quality, safe products for our customers. We are passionate about creativity, and bringing new flavors and experiences to the market.

Our belief is that as you grow in life, we want you to grow in your role with us. We take pride in developing your skills and will take every opportunity to promote our team members to new roles within the company.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented and motivated Product Developer to join our Research & Development (R&D) team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing innovative food products from concept to commercialization, ensuring they meet consumer expectations, regulatory requirements, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. New Product Development:
   1. Collaborate with internal & customer teams to identify trends and generate ideas for new products or line extensions.
   2. Translate consumer needs into creative product concepts.
   3. Develop and test formulations to achieve desired taste, texture, appearance, and shelf life.
      1. Conduct sensory evaluations and modify recipes to improve performance.
      2. Maintain detailed records of trials and formulations.
   4. Work with manufacturing teams to scale up recipes for production.
   5. Troubleshoot issues during pilot and full-scale production runs.
   6. Support continuous improvement activities at the factory and laboratory levels.
2. Regulatory Compliance:
   1. Ensure all products meet regulatory and food safety standards.
   2. Collaborate with QA teams to develop proper labeling and allergen information.
3. Project Management:
   1. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budget.
   2. Provide regular updates and presentations to stakeholders.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Chemistry, or a related field.
2. 2+ years of experience in food product development or a similar role in the food manufacturing industry.
3. Strong knowledge of ingredient functionality, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, CFIA, or equivalent).
4. Hands-on experience with food processing equipment and techniques.
5. Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
6. Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
7. Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment.

We look forward to your application and can’t wait to see how you’ll contribute to our mission of innovation and excellence in food manufacturing! Highbury Canco is committed to employment equity. We wish to acknowledge all interested candidates; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.