R&D; Technologist – Nova Era Bakery

Work Schedule: Flexible (occasional early mornings, extended hours, and weekends as required to support production trials)

Reports to: R&D; Manager

Summary

About Nova Era Bakery

Nova Era Bakery Supply Inc. is a leading commercial bakery manufacturer based in Toronto, specializing in the large-scale production of breads, pastries, cakes, tarts, and other baked goods for retail, wholesale, and food service customers. Combining traditional recipes with modern manufacturing technologies, we are committed to delivering consistent product quality, food safety, operational excellence, and continuous innovation.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented R&D; Technologist to provide technical support for new product development, recipe optimization, regulatory compliance, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives within our manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist the R&D; Manager in developing, optimizing, validating, and implementing bakery and pastry formulations for commercial production.
- Conduct laboratory, pilot-scale, and production trials.
- Prepare, weigh, batch, and mix ingredients according to approved formulations.
- Evaluate dough characteristics and finished product quality throughout the manufacturing process and provide technical recommendations.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including formulations, manufacturing procedures, specifications, and trial reports.
- Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation, including Nutrition Facts Tables, Ingredient Statements, Product Specifications,



and Label Compliance documentation.
- Support the R&D; Manager and Production team during commercialization, process validation, and troubleshooting activities.
- Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and Operations to support successful product implementation.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and cost optimization.
- Maintain accurate technical records in accordance with GMP, HACCP, company procedures, and Canadian food regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary recipes, formulations, technical documentation, and company intellectual property.

Requirements

- Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Baking Technology, Pastry Technology, or a related discipline.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field if the education was completed outside Canada.
- Alternatively, a minimum of 7 years of progressive hands-on experience as a Bakery Technologist may be considered equivalent to formal education.
- Experience working in a commercial bakery or pastry manufacturing environment.
- Experience conducting laboratory, pilot-scale, and production trials.
- Experience preparing and maintaining product formulations, manufacturing instructions,



and technical documentation.
- Experience preparing Nutrition Facts Tables, Ingredient Statements, Product Specifications, and Label Compliance documentation.
- Strong understanding of bakery ingredients, dough systems, bakery manufacturing processes, and recipe optimization.
- Knowledge of Canadian food labelling regulations, GMP, HACCP, and Food Safety requirements.
- Experience with bakery fillings and sweet goods development is considered a strong asset.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Experience using FlexiBake or similar recipe management software is considered an asset.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when recording technical information.
- High level of integrity when documenting technical data, trial results, and manufacturing information.
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Versatile availability to support production trials and commercial product launches when required.

Compensation and Benefits

- Competitive base salary.
- Benefits after the probationary period, including health coverage, paid vacation, employee discounts, uniforms, and other company benefits.

Expected Hours: Full-time

Language

- English (required)

Work Location

- In person

Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Bakery Research & Development Technologist (Toronto)
🏢 Nova era bakery
📍 Toronto