New Product Development, Formulator at Organic Traditions – Toronto, Ontario

About Organic Traditions

Organic Traditions is a Canadian family owned and operated company established in 2001. We are a team of individuals whose focus is to create a meaningful impact on the health and wellness of people and our planet through superfoods. We strive to inspire people to fuel themselves with high-quality, organic nutrition for prevention, regeneration, and longevity so they can live their healthiest, most vibrant life possible.

We are a growing, fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization where individuals make huge impact. You can use your initiative, creativity, and skill to help take our established organic health food brand to the next level.

Organic Traditions has an exciting opportunity for a New Product Development Formulator to join our marketing team to support product development on a six-month contract with potential to become a permanent role. The ideal candidate will lead the development of new superfood products from concept to commercialization, focusing on innovative formulations that combine nutritional benefits with exceptional taste and functionality. This role requires a passionate individual who can blend scientific knowledge with creativity to create next-generation wellness products.

Product Development

· Lead the development of new superfood products from concept through commercialization, including adaptogen lattes, mushroom coffees, supplements, and functional baking ingredients

· Work closely with cross-functional teams (marketing, QA, production, etc.) to ensure successful product launches

· Research and evaluate novel superfood ingredients, adaptogens, and functional ingredients for use in new products

Formulation and Testing

· Develop and test new product formulations that balance nutrition, functionality, stability, and sensory appeal

· Conduct ingredient sourcing and trials, with specific focus on organic, plant-based, and functional ingredients

· Design and execute batch testing, sensory evaluation, and self-life analysis for superfood products

· Optimize bioactive compound retention and efficacy throughout processing and shelf life

Process Development

· Create project plans, timelines, and technical documentation for new product launches

· Collect, analyze, and interpret data to make sound technical recommendations on product formulations and processes

· Collaborate with operations to optimize product formulations for scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness

· Develop techniques to maintain the integrity and bioavailability of functional ingredients

Market and Regulatory Compliance

· Stay current on market trends, consumer preferences, and emerging research specifically within superfoods

· Ensure all products comply with relevant regulatory requirements (FDA, CFIA, organic, non-GMO, etc.)

· Maintain detailed documentation of product development processes, including recipes, processing parameters, test results, and regulatory compliance

· Prepare nutritional analyses and ingredient declarations for product packaging

Quality and Innovation

· Address and resolve product or process-related challenges during development and production

· Lead continuous improvement initiatives for existing products

· Support quality assurance team with technical expertise on superfood ingredients and functional formulations

· Conduct competitive analyses to identify opportunities for product differentiation

· Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or related field

· Minimum 3-5 years of experience in product development within the functional food, supplement, or natural products industry

· Experience with adaptogenic herbs, or other bioactive ingredients is highly desirable

· Strong knowledge and passion for superfood ingredients, their functional properties, and processing considerations

· Understanding of nutritional biochemistry and the health benefits of functional ingredients

· Experience with plant-based formulations and natural preservation methods

· Strong familiarity with food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, organic certification, etc.) and Canada and USA regulatory frameworks for natural health products

· Demonstrated ability to balance nutritional efficacy with sensory appeal in product development

· Knowledge of stability considerations for bioactive compounds in food systems

· Creative problem-solving skills with a scientific approach

· Excellent project management abilities with strong analytical skills and attention to detail

· Excellent communication skills to collaborate with diverse team members

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an entrepreneurial environment