Celtrade Canada Inc. is a leading manufacturer of custom-developed sauces, marinades, condiments, and dressings for private label retailers and food service chains. Since 1990, the company has grown through strong long-term partnerships and a broad resource base that supports the entire journey from kitchen concept to market-ready products. The team is passionate about food, specializing in authentic global flavor profiles created through small-batch cooking combined with modern plant automation. Celtrade offers a collaborative environment where culinary creativity and operational excellence come together to exceed customer expectations. The Product Developer will work in collaboration with the Product Development and Innovation team to create and deliver new products from ideation to launch. The applicant should be creative, analytical, results driven, knowledgeable in the development of consumer-packaged goods, and most importantly have a passion for food This position will report to the Product Development Manager and is a cross-functional role requiring daily interactions with other internal departments (Procurement, Sales, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Production, Commercialization, Supply Chain), as well as the rest of the Product Development Team and external customers.
Manage individual product development projects from ideation phase to successful commercialization by taking individual action steps as well as overseeing those undertaken by others in supporting roles Create new product formulations while adhering to cost, ingredient, and quality parameters Complete organoleptic and physical analysis on samples and develop standards for recent items Interact with external customers in the context of ideation and recent product development through commercialization including plant trials and first productions Participate in daily product cuttings providing feedback on personal and team projects to ensure that all products match or surpass target samples and Celtrade's quality standards Engage in innovation promoting activities like Blue-sky outings, restaurant visits, and internal innovation projects with the Product Development and Innovation Team Maintain industry awareness through attending trade shows, regularly visiting retail stores, and actively engaging in the "food scene" to bring knowledge to internal and external discussions Bachelor's degree in food science or related field Interest in food industry market & consumer trends and data Experience in foodservice an asset Passion for great food and delivering a quality customer experience Creative spirit with grounding analytic mindset Proficient in Microsoft office programs with specific focus on Power Point and Excel Work space is located in a facility containing all major food allergens and proteins Exposure to food odours, hot temperatures.