Job Description

Overview:
Research & Development - Co-op
Division Job: Quaker Oats Canada
Location: Peterborough, ON (with occasional travel to Mississauga)
Delivery: In-person at PTBO Plant
Winter Term: Jan 2026 - April 2026
Compensation: $25-28 per hour
At PepsiCo, Co-op and Intern positions is a fantastic way to kick-start your career with a company who is both a Fortune 500 company and one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2020. Management will partner with you to develop not only your skills but your career and make sure you gain critical exposure to leadership and projects you can genuinely impact. As part of the Product Development team this role will support the development of new products for launch into the Canadian market place. Responsibilities:

• Perform Bench Top and preparation and testing of new or existing products
• Assist in the development of new products for launch into the Canadian marketplace
• Assist in the scale-up and start up new products /sizes on existing equipment
• Development, routing and approval of specifications
• Work with vendors, purchasing and headquarters to qualify new ingredients
• Participate in quality, product improvement and productivity initiatives
• Manage analytical testing and data collection for ingredient and nutritional information

Qualifications:

• 3rd or 4th year student from Diploma or Degree program in Food Science, Engineering or related discipline.
• High standard of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent follow-up and organizational skills required. Attention to detail extremely important. Ability to work under deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
• Ability to work cross functionally within PepsiCo and with external vendors
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of projects, data and other matters relating to PepsiCo business
• Good record keeping skills for ingredient and nutrition labelling.
• Familiarity with regulatory affairs guidelines would be a definite asset (Food and Drugs Act, Guide to Food Labelling including mandatory nutrition labelling regulations)

PepsiCo may use Artificial Intelligence as part of its hiring process. Specifically, we may use AI-based tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
What you can expect from us:

• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work
• Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals
• An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and projects
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

Why work at PepsiCo Foods Canada?
At PepsiCo, you're invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products--which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone's welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you're from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you'll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet.
Join us. Dare for Better.

Skills Required