Sr Food Technologist, R&D Canada

Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious?

At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food.

We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.

Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries

• Culture – Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs, including disability coverage.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Retirement Savings – A competitive registered retirement plan (RPP) with immediate company match.
• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Sr. Food Technologist to join our team at our Brantford, ON location. As a Sr. Food Technologist, you will be accountable for leading the development, commercialization, and continuous improvement of innovative bakery products that meet customer expectations and support business growth. This role plays a critical part in transforming concepts into scalable, production-ready solutions while enhancing product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and customer satisfaction.This role requires you to be onsite in Brantford, ON, giving you hands-on collaboration with the team and daily exposure to the pulse of the business.

Compensation

Salary Range: $76,000 - $101,000

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Lead the development and commercialization of innovative bakery products from concept through full-scale production.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Production, QA, Purchasing, and other stakeholders to deliver successful product launches.
• Develop formulations, product specifications, prototype samples, and technical documentation to support customer and business needs.
• Support plant trials and production scale-up activities to ensure consistent and repeatable manufacturing outcomes.
• Troubleshoot product and process challenges while providing technical expertise to improve manufacturing performance.
• Champion food safety, quality, GMP, HACCP, and health and safety standards across development and production activities.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• Post-secondary education in Food Science, Food Technology, Baking Science, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in food research and development, new product development, or bakery manufacturing.
• Strong technical knowledge of baking science, ingredient functionality, and applicable governmental regulations.
• Experience developing products from concept through commercialization in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and HACCP principles.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business-related computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Experience within the commercial bakery or sweet baked goods industry.
• Strong understanding of food market trends and consumer preferences.
• Demonstrated success leading plant trials, scale-up activities, and process optimization projects.
• Product costing and formulation management experience.
• Passion for innovation with exceptional baking and product development skills.

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit an application; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.