Junior Product Developer - 12-Month Contract

Etobicoke, ON, Canada
Job DescriptionPosted Monday, July 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp.
is a proud member of the Mondelēz family.
We are a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team.
Our Consumer Brands: two-bite® brand, include two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™ and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™
It’s an exciting time to be a part of the
Give & Go
team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future!
Job Overview:
Responsible for working with Innovation & Marketing team to conceptualize products and commission new Production lines for purchase and installation in one of Give & Go’s bakeries. The role will be tasked with the creation and development of new products or enhancing existing products to meet customer expectations effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform own Shelf-Life testing, attending tastings, collating and distributing data, and advising of next steps based on outcome of testing.
Lead in formulating, scaling, baking and packaging of lab & customer samples, independently maintaining TVC & PDS records for formulation records, accurate costing, and Critical to Quality Points
Own Product Development for a production line & 2 product categories in one of Give & Go’s bakeries, independently directing plant trials and FRP’s, pre-trial meetings, keeping detailed records on plant trial production details, outcomes, including labour head count and suitability to production, with Tech Services support
Record accurate formula data including recipes, methodology, deposit weights, baking losses, following test kitchen samples for translation to plant floor
Formulate new product innovations and line extensions, seeing them through to commercialization
Direct Product Development Assistant per Production plant to place & close Purchase Orders for needed Plant Trial ingredients with Suppliers.
Execute commercialization of products with Tech Services support, owning personal project load;
flexible to changes in workload.
Assist Product Developers and Tech Services when required
Formulate new product innovations and line extensions, seeing them through to commercialization on their assigned production line
Formulate, scale, bake, label and package lab & customer samples.
Record data in computer systems to save info for recipes in TVC’s
Ensure formulas are scaled to best accommodate ingredient pack sizes in the plant
Identify areas of improvements and concerns and recommend improvements by providing guidance in product upgrades to meet changing business demands
Schedule regular meetings to discuss about new product ideas and issues
Observe all SQF and HACCP policies
Troubleshoots when necessary to ensure product success
The Recipe for Success:
Completion of college diploma in Food Science or a related field
Minimum 4 years experience in the Food Manufacturing industry
Minimum 4 years experience working as a Product Developer Assistant or Coordinator
Chefs or Bakers Red Seal certificate
Comprehensive understanding of commercial bakery ingredients, production processes and equipment capability
Good understanding of GMP, HACCP, GFSI (BRC, SQF) and Food Allergens
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
Have good working knowledge of word, excel, power point and outlook
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize task, delegate and follow up
Ability to lead, work independently, and in a team environment
Solid understanding of urgency in responding to internal (other departments) and external (suppliers, agencies, customers) partners
What we can offer :
As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people-focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
Learning and growth;
we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.
Competitive Benefits, along with work-life balance!
Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at View email address on ca.hrm.tc, citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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