Job Description

Tim Hortons Research & Development Department


Reporting to the Plant's R&D Manager, the incumbent will assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of the plant's quality systems and programs.

Qualifications/Skills:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in food science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline. 2-4 years of experience in R&D or industrialization, preferably in the beverage or syrup sector. Solid knowledge of food processing equipment and formulation principles. Experience with sensory evaluation and product shelf-life testing is an asset. Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills. Understanding of syrup batching, blending systems, and beverage filling operations. Familiarity with industrial plant trials and commercialization processes. Working knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., CFIA) Proficiency in Microsoft Office, formulation software, and lab instrumentation.

Primary Responsibilities:

1.Product Industrialization

Lead and support scale-up activities for syrups and beverages from pilot to full production. Collaborate closely with Production, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance teams to ensure seamless product transfer. Validate product formulations and process parameters during industrial trials to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance. Optimize formulations for manufacturability without compromising quality or sensory profile.

2. R&D Process Support

Participate in the development of new syrups and beverage concepts, supporting bench-top formulation through to industrial readiness. Conduct formulation trials and technical tests to assess the impact of ingredients, process conditions, and equipment scale-up. Generate detailed reports and documentation of all trials, adjustments, and outcomes for future reference and audits.

3. Technical Documentation & Compliance

Prepare and maintain up-to-date product specifications, manufacturing instructions, and industrialization protocols. Ensure all R&D activities are compliant with food safety, regulatory, and quality standards. Support the development of control plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for new products.

4. Cross-functional Collaboration

Serve as a technical liaison between R&D and operations teams for syrup and beverage projects. Contribute to project timelines, risk assessments, and cost analyses during commercialization phases. Provide training or technical guidance to plant personnel during the initial production of new products

The TDL Group Corp. is an equal opportunity employer.