Solina Canada is a national leader in the development and manufacturing of customized culinary solutions, including seasonings, marinades, sauces, broths, functional ingredient blends, and other value-added food solutions for the food industry.

Operating in Quebec (Laval and Boisbriand) and Ontario (Toronto), Solina Canada partners with leading food manufacturers, foodservice operators, and retailers across North America. Our success is built on innovation, technical expertise, customer focus, and collaboration.

Joining Solina Canada means being part of a growing, people-focused company where collaboration, creativity, and the joy of doing things right are part of everyday life. We value diversity, encourage initiative, and provide an environment where everyone can actively contribute to shaping the future of food in Canada.

Our Culture: The PACE Mindset

At Solina , the way we work is built around the PACE mindset , which guides our behaviours, decisions, and actions every day.

P – PUSH the boundaries, be bold and ambitious

We think bigger, challenge existing ways of working, and push ourselves to go further.

A – ACT and make it happen, be accountable for delivering

We take ownership, create clarity, move decisions forward, and deliver concrete results.

C – CREATE through curiosity, be solutions-oriented

We ask questions, seek to understand, explore new ideas, and focus on finding solutions.

E – EXCEL together, be Unique and United

We value different perspectives, collaborate across teams and boundaries, and work together toward what is best for Solina.

Joining Solina means working in an environment where everyone is encouraged to be curious, take initiative, collaborate,



and make a meaningful contribution to our collective success.

Together, let’s make a difference with taste.

Your Role

The R&D; Supervisor – Toronto is responsible for the overall management of Research & Development activities at our Toronto facility.

This leadership role oversees a team of Food Scientists while managing multiple development projects from concept through commercialization. You will drive innovation, support business growth, optimize existing products and manufacturing processes, and ensure R&D; activities align with customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and Solina Canada’s strategic objectives.

The position is dedicated to the Toronto facility while collaborating with corporate functions and other Solina locations on strategic initiatives when required.

Your ResponsibilitiesR&D; Project Management

- Plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple Research & Development projects based on business priorities and commercial timelines;
- Lead projects from concept through commercialization while ensuring deadlines, budgets, quality standards, and profitability objectives are achieved;
- Ensure product samples are developed and delivered according to customer expectations and established timelines;
- Maintain a structured project management process, including documentation,



project tracking, reporting, and performance monitoring for all Toronto R&D; activities;
- Prepare and communicate weekly, monthly, and quarterly project updates and key performance indicators.

Leadership & People Management

- Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Food Scientists;
- Establish transparent objectives, provide ongoing performance feedback, and support employee development;
- Promote collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous learning within the R&D; team;
- Facilitate knowledge sharing related to product development, manufacturing processes, ingredients, and technical expertise;
- Foster a positive, engaged, and high-performing team environment aligned with Solina’s values.
- Lead the development of innovative food products that meet customer expectations, market trends, and business objectives;
- Oversee formulation activities while ensuring compliance with internal procedures, customer specifications, food safety requirements, and regulatory standards;
- Resolve technical challenges related to product development, ingredient functionality, manufacturing processes, and product performance;
- Identify opportunities to improve existing products, formulations, and manufacturing efficiencies;
- Stay informed on emerging food trends, ingredient technologies, and industry innovations;
- Provide technical expertise during customer meetings, product presentations, plant trials, and commercialization activities;
- Contribute to innovation initiatives supporting Solina Canada’s continued growth.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

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📌 R&D Supervisor (Toronto)
🏢 Solina Canada
📍 Toronto