Tim Hortons Research & Development Department

Reporting to the Plant’s R&D Manager, the incumbent will assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of the plant’s quality systems and programs.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in food science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 2–4 years of experience in R&D or industrialization, preferably in the beverage or syrup sector.
• Solid knowledge of food processing equipment and formulation principles.
• Experience with sensory evaluation and product shelf-life testing is an asset.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Understanding of syrup batching, blending systems, and beverage filling operations.
• Familiarity with industrial plant trials and commercialization processes.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., CFIA)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, formulation software, and lab instrumentation.

Primary Responsibilities:

1.Product Industrialization

• Lead and support scale-up activities for syrups and beverages from pilot to full production.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance teams to ensure seamless product transfer.
• Validate product formulations and process parameters during industrial trials to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance.
• Optimize formulations for manufacturability without compromising quality or sensory profile.

2. R&D Process Support

• Participate in the development of new syrups and beverage concepts, supporting bench-top formulation through to industrial readiness.
• Conduct formulation trials and technical tests to assess the impact of ingredients, process conditions, and equipment scale-up.
• Generate detailed reports and documentation of all trials, adjustments, and outcomes for future reference and audits.

3. Technical Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain up-to-date product specifications, manufacturing instructions, and industrialization protocols.
• Ensure all R&D activities are compliant with food safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Support the development of control plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for new products.

4. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Serve as a technical liaison between R&D and operations teams for syrup and beverage projects.
• Contribute to project timelines, risk assessments, and cost analyses during commercialization phases.
• Provide training or technical guidance to plant personnel during the initial production of new products

The TDL Group Corp. is an equal opportunity employer.