R&D Technician- Jan 2026 Co-op

Bimbo QSR; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery company in Toronto is seeking an R&D Technician for a co-op placement. The role involves developing and testing baked goods, conducting trials, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and be adaptable. This opportunity offers exposure to product development and innovation in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel.
• Ability to work in various facilities in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
• Experience in baking or product development is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab bakes as needed.
• Run plant trials.
• Participate in new product development.
• Order ingredients from suppliers.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the R&D lab.
• Assist other Product Developers and the Sensory Team.
• Attend R&D and Marketing meetings.
• Enter data and maintain documents and data sheets.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and team skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Flexible and adaptable

Attention to detail

Strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

About Us

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

The R&D Technician assists with and has the opportunity to independently develop baked goods from lab scale to plant scale manufacturing.

The successful candidate covers a variety of responsibilities ranging from implementing and enforcing proper bake lab GMPs, assisting in baking a variety of baked good products, and assisting with and conducting plant trials independently. They must be able to work under directions provided by their assigned supervisor. They must also be able to work well with other departments, including Operations, Purchasing, and Marketing, and may even include sales representatives from supplier companies.

The individual will report into a Product Developer but assists the entire team which provides a great level of exposure on both the development and business side of projects.

• Exposure to the innovation process and industry baking trends.
• First‑hand interaction with cross‑functional teams including marketing, operations, innovation and quality assurance.
• Exposure to a positive Canadian corporate environment, with a strong commitment to people development and teamwork.
• Depending upon the length of stay, an opportunity for active participation in an effective and vibrant product development process, from concept through to launch, culminating with the potential of viewing the results of your efforts in the marketplace.

Please note that this role is offered as a 4, 8 or 12 month co‑op placement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lab bakes when needed.
• Running plant trials when required.
• Participating in new product development.
• Ordering ingredients from the supplier when required.
• Maintaining the cleanliness and order of the R&D lab.
• Assisting other Product Developers.
• Assisting the Sensory Team when required.
• Attending R&D and Marketing meetings.
• Entering data, creating and maintaining different documents and data sheets.

Experience & Education

• Strong interpersonal and team skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• The individual must possess a valid driver’s license and have regular access to a vehicle as they will potentially need to work at various facilities located in the Great Toronto and Hamilton Area.
• Their primary location will be located in Etobicoke.

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 the 2024 Best Places to Work by ! This tremendous honour recognizes our commitment to creating an outstanding workplace for our associates.

If you are ready to join a company that values its associates and bakes delicious moments every day, apply today!!

Your journey with Bimbo Canada starts here.