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Dare Foods Limited

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Dare Foods Limited is a renowned Canadian, family-owned company since 1889, known for its beloved brands such as Bear Paws cookies and Breton crackers.

Cambridge, Ontario

Manufacturing
501–1,000 people

About

Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise. Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are now head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With eight manufacturing plants and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada. At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

Open positions

Assistant Brand Manager

Hybrid · Cambridge

The Assistant Brand Manager is responsible for developing brand strategies based on consumer insights and executing integrated marketing programs. They manage the P&L, marketing budgets, and lead cross-functional teams to bring product and packaging innovations to market.

Millwright- Night shift

On-site · Milton

The Millwright is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and installations of mechanical equipment within the manufacturing plant. They must also complete accurate records, update documentation, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives while adhering to safety regulations.

Sourcing Manager

Hybrid · Cambridge

The Sourcing Manager will own end-to-end category strategies for key ingredient commodities to drive cost savings, supply continuity, and sustainability. This includes monitoring market trends, leading supplier negotiations, managing contracts, and mitigating supply chain risks.

Plant Support Coordinator

On-site · Milton

The Production Support Coordinator manages manufacturing reporting processes through SAP data entry, production confirmations, and operational reporting. The role coordinates inventory reconciliations and tracks key operational metrics to support plant performance and financial reporting.

Warehouse Distribution Supervisor

On-site · Cambridge

Lead and coordinate daily warehouse activities including shipping, receiving, and inventory management to ensure accurate order fulfillment. Supervise and coach warehouse associates while enforcing health, safety, and food safety standards.

Service Position

On-site · Kitchener

Responsible for supplying packaging materials to packers, packing products on the line, and transferring goods to the warehouse. Duties include stacking shipping cartons onto pallets and adhering to strict food safety and health regulations.

Distribution Supervisor

On-site · Cambridge

Lead daily warehouse and shipping operations to ensure accurate order fulfillment and inventory integrity. Supervise warehouse associates while promoting a safe, productive work environment and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Millwrights afternoon shift

On-site · Kitchener

Perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical equipment within the plant. Ensure safety regulations are followed while updating documentation and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

Shipping & Receiving - M00006 Shipper/Receiver

On-site · Milton

Manage inbound receiving of ingredients and packaging while coordinating the shipment of finished goods. Maintain accurate records in SAP and ensure warehouse organization using FIFO principles.

Packaging Position - Night shift

On-site · Kitchener

Pick, pack, and sort fresh baked products into bags and boxes while ensuring they meet quality specifications. Assist machine operators and sanitation crews to maintain production efficiency and facility cleanliness.

Sanitation

On-site · Kitchener

Responsible for the daily cleaning and sanitizing of the manufacturing facility and equipment according to company standards. Ensures all production lines are properly cleaned within acceptable time frames following SSOPs and safety guidelines.

Maintenance -Mechanic ( Millwright)

On-site · Cambridge

Responsible for the repair, modification, and preventive maintenance of production machinery and facility systems to ensure business continuity. The role focuses on minimizing downtime and maximizing production output while adhering to safety and GMP standards.

Millwright-Afternoon shift

On-site

Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise. Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With manufacturing plants in North America and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Can…

Maintenance Supervisor

On-site

**Company Overview:** Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise. Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With manufacturing plants in North America and over 1400 employees, Dare is par…

Electrician - Night shift

On-site · Cambridge

Perform electrical preventative maintenance and troubleshoot breakdowns to minimize production downtime in a manufacturing environment. Ensure all plant equipment adheres to the Canadian Electrical Code and Provincial supplements.

HVAC Technician

On-site · Kitchener

The HVAC Technician will perform preventative and reactive maintenance on HVAC equipment, ensuring minimal production downtime. They will also respond to breakdown calls, troubleshoot issues, and conduct breakdown analysis to address root causes.

Dough Feeder

On-site · Kitchener

The Dough Feeder is responsible for operating the dough feeder machinery, ensuring proper operation, maintaining correct dough flow, and assisting with tub change-outs. This role also requires completing quality control checks and keeping the work area clean and tidy throughout and after the shift.