Principal Scientist, R&D - Product Dev

Location: Mt Royal Plant, Mount Royal, Quebec, Canada. The role involves travel of up to 20% to internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers in the United States and Canada.

Base salary for new hires: $96,200–$120,200 CAD annually, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures consumer food products, including Kraft Peanut Butter.

What you will do

• Lead product development initiatives for Kraft Peanut Butter within the Canadian platform.
• Act as the lead product developer across multiple cross-functional projects from concept through commercial rollout.
• Develop and optimize formulations, stability, shelf life, texture, and performance.
• Manage product testing and qualification in laboratory and production environments.
• Translate research findings into product and process decisions for cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and coach colleagues while managing project priorities and resolving conflicts.

Requirements

• BS degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry with at least 6 years of end-to-end product commercialization experience in food or CPG, or a Master's degree with at least 5 years of experience.
• Expertise in fats and oils chemistry, peanut raw materials and processing, and formulation or stabilizer systems for controlling oil separation and achieving target texture and performance.
• Experience leading scale-up and process development, including roasting, milling, homogenization, crystallization, and vacuum deaeration.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments, analytical and sensory testing, shelf-life testing, food safety, quality, project management, and problem-solving.
• Fluent French and English are required.
• Ability to lead, coach, influence, communicate effectively, manage multiple complex projects, and work with minimal guidance.

Nice to have

• Certifications in oils and fats, peanut council programs, Six Sigma, or quality.
• Experience with aflatoxin and Salmonella controls, HACCP, GMP, SQF/BRC, COGS optimization, and supplier management.

Culture & Benefits

• Cross-functional and collaborative working environment.
• Healthcare, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, disability, and retirement or pension programs.
• Paid time off, holidays, leave programs, flexible work arrangements, and training opportunities.
• Employee and family assistance, rewards, wellness resources, and family support programs.