Food Product Scientist 1 Country Canada Location Mississauga - Financial Dr., On Date Posted 04-15-2026

Maple Leaf Foods

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Base: $58,000 – $87,000 cad annually; bonus/equity...
On-site
New product development
Product reformulation
Ingredient evaluation
The position is responsible for the creation and execution of new and modified products, including rapid prototyping, new product development, line extensions, product reformulation, cost reduction, ingredient evaluation, and investigating food manufacturing processes

Job Summary

  • The position is responsible for the creation and execution of new and modified products, including rapid prototyping, new product development, line extensions, product reformulation, cost reduction, ingredient evaluation, and investigating food manufacturing processes.
  • This role requires collaboration with marketing, sales, operations, quality assurance, purchasing, and other stakeholders to bring new products and product modifications to life.
  • Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities.

Matching Summary

The position is responsible for the creation and execution of new and modified products, including rapid prototyping, new product development, line extensions, product reformulation, cost reduction, ingredient evaluation, and investigating food manufacturing processes.

Salary

Base: $58,000 – $87,000 CAD annually; Bonus/Equity: annual short-term incentive; Benefits: Competitive Health and Wellness benefits, Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • New product development
  • Product reformulation
  • Ingredient evaluation
  • Food manufacturing processes
  • Benchtop and pilot plant activities
  • Sensory evaluation of products
  • Microbiological and chemical analyses

Nice-to-have

  • Creative approaches to challenges
  • Passion for food science
  • Continuous learning and development
  • Community impact initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Post-secondary education in Food Science, Nutrition, or related science
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in Product Development, Operations, or Quality Control
  • Functionally competent in Microsoft 365
  • Valid driver's license and car

Work Rights

Not specified

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