Top Benefits
About the role
About Us
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
- New Product Development:
- Collaborate with internal & customer teams to identify trends and generate ideas for new products or line extensions.
- Translate consumer needs into creative product concepts.
- Develop and test formulations to achieve desired taste, texture, appearance, and shelf life.
- Conduct sensory evaluations and modify recipes to improve performance.
- Maintain detailed records of trials and formulations.
- Scale-Up & Commercialization:
- Work with manufacturing teams to scale up recipes for production.
- Troubleshoot issues during pilot and full-scale production runs.
Support continuous improvement activities at the factory and laboratory levels.
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure all products meet regulatory and food safety standards.
- Collaborate with QA teams to develop proper labeling and allergen information.
- Project Management:
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budget.
- Provide regular updates and presentations to stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Chemistry, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in food product development or a similar role in the food manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of ingredient functionality, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, CFIA, or equivalent).
- Hands-on experience with food processing equipment and techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- 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.
About HIGHBURY CANCO
Located in the heart of the tomato capital of Canada, Highbury Canco is an industry leader in food and beverage manufacturing. Within our 1.6 million square foot facility, Highbury produces many of Canada’s favorite products, as well as producing our own brands. Since research and development, production, and shipping are all done under one roof, Highbury is able to craft high quality, nutritious and great tasting food that exceed the expectations of our customers and their consumers.
At Highbury, our employees are our most important asset. We proudly employ over 650 people in our facility, and around another 200 seasonal workers during our peak season from July to November. We not only want you to join our team, but we want you to grow and develop with us. We offer comprehensive training, apprenticeships, and great mentoring programs. We also offer health benefits, a pension plan, and regular events and incentives that recognize our employees.
We would love for you to be a part of our ever-expanding company! Every member of our team is an integral part of providing quality food for millions of families.
Top Benefits
About the role
About Us
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
- New Product Development:
- Collaborate with internal & customer teams to identify trends and generate ideas for new products or line extensions.
- Translate consumer needs into creative product concepts.
- Develop and test formulations to achieve desired taste, texture, appearance, and shelf life.
- Conduct sensory evaluations and modify recipes to improve performance.
- Maintain detailed records of trials and formulations.
- Scale-Up & Commercialization:
- Work with manufacturing teams to scale up recipes for production.
- Troubleshoot issues during pilot and full-scale production runs.
Support continuous improvement activities at the factory and laboratory levels.
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure all products meet regulatory and food safety standards.
- Collaborate with QA teams to develop proper labeling and allergen information.
- Project Management:
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budget.
- Provide regular updates and presentations to stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Chemistry, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in food product development or a similar role in the food manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of ingredient functionality, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, CFIA, or equivalent).
- Hands-on experience with food processing equipment and techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- 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.
About HIGHBURY CANCO
Located in the heart of the tomato capital of Canada, Highbury Canco is an industry leader in food and beverage manufacturing. Within our 1.6 million square foot facility, Highbury produces many of Canada’s favorite products, as well as producing our own brands. Since research and development, production, and shipping are all done under one roof, Highbury is able to craft high quality, nutritious and great tasting food that exceed the expectations of our customers and their consumers.
At Highbury, our employees are our most important asset. We proudly employ over 650 people in our facility, and around another 200 seasonal workers during our peak season from July to November. We not only want you to join our team, but we want you to grow and develop with us. We offer comprehensive training, apprenticeships, and great mentoring programs. We also offer health benefits, a pension plan, and regular events and incentives that recognize our employees.
We would love for you to be a part of our ever-expanding company! Every member of our team is an integral part of providing quality food for millions of families.