Job Description

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Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of Canada's Best Employers. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 115 years of dedication to quality, trust,and supportive work environment.

Job type:

Contract (8 month co-op opportunity)

Salary:

Hourly rate starting at $19.75

Do you love chocolates? As a proud Canadian Chocolatier, we create connection and joy through the power of chocolate and have a great deal of fun doing so.

We truly value diversity in our workforce and therefore, welcome applicants of all ethnic groups, genders, races, religions, abilities, and backgrounds.

We're looking for a Product and Process Development Co-op Student to join our Operations team based in the 2777 Kingsway office in Vancouver, BC. This is an 8-month full-time contract starting in January 2026.

Job Overview:

The objective of the Product and Process Development Co-op Student is to support our Product and Process Development Team in the investigation, analysis, design, and implementation of new and existing products and processes to enhance operational efficiencies, quality, and minimize waste.

You will have the opportunity to:

Follow Recipes to produce high quality samples Keep Product development logs and record data associated with operating equipment Perform observations and collect data on R&D and Production test runs (Products/Equipment) to enable analysis and identification of improvement opportunities Document Process Changes and training production staff affected by the change. Operate various lab/production equipment/instruments and perform regular maintenance procedures Receive, inspect and keep an inventory of R&D ingredients, Equipment and tools Provide feedback and support for continuous improvement of processes and projects

You will be a good fit if you:

Are enrolled in post-secondary programs such as Food Engineering, Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, Food Science and Technology, or other program related to Food manufacturing Have availability for at least 8 months Have strong analytical, problem-solving skills and communication skills Are Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Understand the Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies

Get ready to enjoy:

Employee discount on chocolate products Referral programs Continuous learning Working in a team environment

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We appreciate the interest of all applicants, and while we wish we could personally reach out to everyone, we can only contact those selected for an interview.



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