Type of Position: Full time, Permanent

Hours per Week: 40

Employment Conditions: Day Morning, Monday – Friday 8:00 - 4:30pm

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 Setting

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.

📌 Food Process Development Technologist (Montague)
🏢 Food Process Solutions
📍 Montague