Posted 2 months ago
Food Process Development Technologist
@ Charlottetown Metal Products (CMP)
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
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Overview
Charlottetown Metal Products (CMP) is hiring a full-time permanent Food Process Development Technologist in Milton Station, Prince Edward Island, starting as soon as possible. The role supports R&D, pilot-scale and commercial-scale validation of food processing technologies, including trials, technical reporting and customer support. Schedule is weekdays 8:00am to 4:30pm, 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
- Participer aux essais R&D, pilotes et à l'échelle commerciale
- Analyser les résultats et formuler des recommandations techniques
- Rédiger rapports techniques, protocoles et procédures
- Soutenir les contrôles qualité et la conformité réglementaire
Requirements summary:
- Baccalauréat en technologie, science ou génie alimentaire
- Minimum 3 ans d'expérience en développement de procédés alimentaires
- Connaissance de HACCP, SQF, ISO et GMP
- Expérience des essais en usine pilote
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
DentalVisionLife insurancePaid time off
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Research & science |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Food technology, Food science, Food engineering, Nutrition |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Performance bonus, Transit support, Home office allowance |
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Job description
The Company: Charlottetown Metal Products (CMP)
Work Location: 2744 North York River Road, Milton Station, Prince Edward Island, Canada C1E 3G5
Start Date: ASAP
Position Available:1
Type of Position: Full time, Permanent
Hours per Week: 40
Employment Conditions: Day Morning, Monday – Friday 8:00 - 4:30pm
Language: English
Benefits
- 2 weeks’ vacation
- Extended health care plan
- Dental care plan
- Group insurance benefit
- Life Insurance
- Vision care plan
- Free parking available
- Team building opportunities
- Travel allowance
- Discretionary bonus
Work Site Environment
- On-site customer service
- Cold/refrigerated
- Non-smoking
- Noisy
Work Setting
- Research and development plant
- Factory or food processing plant
- Office
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Work under pressure
- Combination of sitting, standing, and walking
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in research centre, pilot plant, factory/plant, office, and customer-site environments as required
Tasks
- Maintain equipment work areas to safety standards.
- Prepare professional business documents using Microsoft Word.
- Assist in developing programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards
- Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures
- Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
- Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis
- Develop manufacturing and processing procedures
- Ensure safety procedures are followed
- Collaborate with specialists to develop programs for clients' special needs
- Respond to customer inquiries and requests
- Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions
- Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions
- Apply quality control procedure
- Ensure compliance and adherence with government regulations
- Evaluate user feedback
- Write specifications and technical reports
- Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect defects
- Provide advice and training to users in response to identified difficulties
- Provide input into product design where goods or services must be tailored to suit client's needs
- Operate testing equipment to maintain quality of products
- Provide technical and professional advice
- Analyze equipment readings and production test samples
- Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Conduct research in field of specialization
- Develop quality management and quality assurance standards
- Conduct quality control
- Analyze technical documents and reports
- Provide product demonstrations
- Prepare reports
- Evaluate efficiency of production sites to determine adequacy of personnel, equipment and technologies used
- Monitor and optimize chemical processes for processing units
- Check and monitor product quality
Responsibilities
- Support research and development activities focused on improving food processing technologies and industrial food manufacturing processes.
- Participate in design and execute R&D, pilot-scale, and commercial-scale validation studies for new product development projects.
- Evaluate new food processing technologies and recommend improvements to processing methods and equipment performance and product quality.
- Develop, validate and optimize food processing procedures to improve product quality, yield, efficiency, food safety, and sustainability.
- Conduct testing, pilot-scale trials, and commercial-scale validation activities for food processing applications.
- Perform technical analysis of food microstructure, texture, rheology, process performance, and product stability.
- Analyze test results and prepare technical recommendations to support process optimization and commercial applications.
- Prepare technical reports, validation protocols, scientific documentation, and process recommendations.
- Support the development and implementation of quality assurance and validation procedures for new food processing technologies.
- Operate, maintain, and calibrate product development and plant equipment used in food processing trials and validation activities.
- Support commercialization activities through customer trials, product demonstrations, and technical evaluations.
- Provide technical expertise during equipment installation, commissioning, and process optimization at customer facilities.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and service teams to support innovative food processing solutions.
- Evaluate emerging food processing technologies and identify opportunities for process improvement and new product development.
- Maintain and develop quality control and validation documentation and procedures to ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical training and support to customers and internal teams.
- Represent CMP at industry conferences, technical meetings, and customer presentations as required.
Qualifications/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in food technology, Food Science, Food Engineering, Nutrition, or a related scientific discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in food process development, food technology in industrial food manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of food science, process optimization, food safety systems, and quality management principles.
- Knowledge of HACCP, SQF, ISO standards, GMP, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Experience with statistical analysis software and experimental design methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience conducting pilot-plant and commercial-scale food processing trials.
- Experience supporting new product development, technology validation, commercialization, and customer implementation projects.
- Strong technical writing, project management, and communication skills.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision in a cross-functional team environment.
- Ability to travel internationally to support customer projects and technical initiatives.
Experience and Specialization
Area of work experience
- Product development
- Research and development
- Testing and Analysis
- Food processing
- Quality Assurance
Technical Experience
- Processing Methods
- Food chemistry
- QA programs development
- Production Process development
- Technical Reporting/ Documentation
Manufacturing Sector Experience
- Food
Personal Suitability
- Accurate
- Judgement
- Organized
- Versatility
- Proactive
- Collaborative
- Team player
- Excellent verbal communication
- Time management
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Dependability
- Reliability
FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all those who apply; however, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Employment at FPS is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competencies and eligibility to work in Canada.
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