Who we are

Hummingbird is a craft chocolate maker with an international reputation. We are expanding our production to meet demand across the country.

About you

While you may not have chocolate experience, you have a background in food and beverage production. Most of all, you have a desire to learn the craft of chocolate making.

What you will do

As a trainee Chocolate Maker, your day will vary greatly depending on your role. You could start your day learning about equipment and processes. Later on, you could be putting this into practice by actually crafting bulk chocolate or making delicious confections.

Training

Based on your experience and expertise, you will receive a thorough grounding on all aspects of chocolate production including:

- learning about basic food safety and workplace safety

- understanding and then safely operating all equipment systems

- chocolate making and the art of the chocolatier

- clean facility, maintain equipment, keep records

Required background

We seek a person who is creative, hard-working, and enjoys learning new things.

Other requirements:

- some experience in food production / formal training or education an asset

- capacity to learn and then operate equipment

- ability to lift 15kg weight

- strong verbal and written communication skills / basic computer skills

Career progression

This is a career track position. Depending on your background, interest and company need, within a year you'll likely specialize, either by focusing on chocolate making, creating bon bons as a chocolatier, or perhaps crafting some confections.

Working conditions

You will be working out of our Almonte facility, about 40 minutes west of downtown Ottawa. (Note, there is no public transportation). You will work five days a week, including one week-end day.

Apply

Please include a Cover Letter telling us about yourself and your interest in this position.

Please note we are only able to consider those legally able to work in Canada.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• one weekend day required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Almonte, ON K0A 1A0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application deadline: 2025-05-23