Who We Are

Founded in 1873, Ganong stands as Canada's oldest family owned and operated chocolate company. With a rich heritage and unwavering commitment to quality, we proudly produce our renowned confections in the Canada's Chocolate Town, St. Stephen, New Brunswick.

The Role

The Innovation & Marketing Specialist will play a crucial role in advancing Ganong's product development and innovation strategy. Reporting directly to the Marketing Manager, this role collaborates closely with the Food Innovation Scientist and cross-functional teams to ensure new products are effectively brought to market. The primary focus will be managing the entire product lifecycle—from initial concept to post-launch evaluation—while ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives. This role is key to driving packaging innovation, coordinating product testing, and delivering high-quality, market-ready products that uphold Ganong's commitment to sustainability, quality, and growth.

The Opportunity

Join Ganong and become a part of our story, where crafting confections to inspire life's sweetest moments is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our core values of safety, integrity, and heritage, we offer an inclusive culture that blends tradition with innovation. Discover endless opportunities for growth and impact as we create confections that bring joy and shape the future of sweet experiences.

Who You Are

You are a creative problem-solver with a passion for innovation and a strong understanding of both

marketing and product development. With a keen eye for detail and the ability to see the big picture, you thrive in cross-functional team settings and excel at managing projects from concept to completion. You have experience in overseeing the product lifecycle and are driven by the desire to bring high-quality products to market that align with both business goals and customer expectations.

Your excellent communication skills allow you to collaborate effectively with teams across the organization, ensuring that every project is executed smoothly and on time. You are highly organized, adept at multitasking, and comfortable navigating the complexities of product innovation while always keeping an eye on sustainability and quality. If you are passionate about driving packaging innovation, product testing, and market success, this role is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Marketing, Business, or a related field; relevant experience will also be considered.
• 2-3 years of experience in product development, marketing, or project coordination, ideally within the food or consumer goods industry.
• Familiarity with managing aspects of the product lifecycle, from initial concept to launch.
• Basic understanding of marketing principles, product positioning, and packaging design.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including marketing, R&D, and operations.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with project management tools or software is an asset, but not required.

Join our Sweet Team:

Become an integral part of Ganong as the Innovation & Marketing Specialist, steering our company to new heights where fun, boldness, and quality are not just celebrated but valued. If this sounds like the perfect step in your sweet career path, apply online today. We're actively reviewing and interviewing eligible candidates on a rolling basis, so don't delay in submitting your application. We appreciate all applicants' interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Ganong is committed to fostering an environment that is diverse, inclusive, and representative of the communities we serve.. If you require accommodation to participate in the application, interviewing, or selection process due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].