Chemical & Product Compliance Business Partner

Canada Goose; Toronto; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Goose is seeking a Chemical & Product Compliance Business Partner to ensure products meet quality, chemical, regulatory, and labeling requirements across the development lifecycle.

You will lead risk assessments, testing programs, supplier compliance, and certification processes, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to protect the brand and deliver safe, compliant products.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in apparel industry focusing on chemical or regulatory compliance.
• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Textile Engineering.
• Experience with EU, China and global testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor global chemical, regulatory and product safety requirements and assess impacts.
• Own and maintain RSL, testing protocols and compliance standards.
• Lead testing programs for raw materials, prototypes and compliance verification.
• Investigate testing failures, non‑compliances and customer complaints; drive CAPAs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external labs to ensure compliance across lifecycle.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Chemical compliance

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Education

Chemistry degree

Textile engineering

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Location

Toronto Address: 100 Queens Quay East Toronto, Ontario M5E 1V3 Canada

Job Title

Chemical & Product Compliance Business Partner

About Canada Goose

Canada Goose isn't like anything else. We've built something great, something special - an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose, you're part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. We endure any condition, observe every detail, and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game‑changing people. Here, opportunities are everywhere - to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they're yours for the taking.

Position Overview

The Chemical & Product Compliance Business Partner is responsible for ensuring Canada Goose products meet quality, product safety, chemical compliance, regulatory compliance, performance, and labeling requirements throughout the product development lifecycle. This role serves as the subject matter expert for product integrity and compliance, leading risk assessment, testing, regulatory implementation, chemical management, supplier compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working cross‑functionally with internal teams, suppliers, certification bodies, and laboratories, the role drives compliance excellence, protects the brand from regulatory and product risks, and supports the delivery of safe, compliant, and high‑quality products across all markets.

What You'll Do

• Monitor global chemical, regulatory, and product safety requirements (e.g., REACH, POPs, PFAS, Proposition 65, AFIRM, GB Standards, CPSC, and other market‑specific regulations) and assess their impact on products, materials, suppliers, and business processes.
• Own and maintain the Canada Goose RSL, testing protocols, and compliance standards, ensuring the effective implementation of chemical and regulatory compliance programs across all product categories.
• Conduct product, material, chemical, and regulatory risk assessments to identify potential performance, safety, labeling, and compliance risks, and provide mitigation strategies.
• Lead the development and execution of testing programs, including raw materials, prototypes, mock‑ups, due diligence testing, TOP testing, and compliance verification activities.
• Investigate testing failures, regulatory non‑compliances, customer complaints, warranty claims, and market surveillance findings, driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Material Development, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Sustainability, Sourcing, and external stakeholders, to integrate compliance requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage compliance documentation and certification programs, including test reports, declarations of conformity, OEKO‑TEX®, bluesign®, GRS, and other chemical, regulatory, and sustainability‑related certifications.
• Lead compliance audits and assessment programs, including bluesign®, OEKO‑TEX®, ZDHC, customer audits, and regulatory inspections, ensuring audit readiness, corrective action implementation, and continuous improvement of compliance processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with laboratories, certification bodies, suppliers, industry associations, and regulatory stakeholders while supporting supplier onboarding, training, and compliance initiatives.
• Prepare and communicate compliance, testing, PFAS, KPI, and risk assessment reports, manage compliance‑related projects and budgets, and elevate critical quality, safety, or regulatory risks to senior management.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts by simplifying current processes while maintaining full compliance and identifying efficiencies through risk assessment and process optimization.
• Compare offers and identify cost‑saving opportunities (e.g., across different labs).
• Ensure all KPI dimensions are embedded in the role: Quality, Price/Margin, and Speed.

Let's Talk About You

• 7+ years of experience in the Apparel Industry, chemical compliance and or regulatory compliance.
• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Textile Engineering.
• Prior working experience in Textile and Lab Testing Knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience managing chemical compliance programs, including RSL, PRSL, PFAS, REACH, POPs, Proposition 65, AFIRM, and other global regulatory requirements.
• Experience in EU, China and Global Testing and Industry standards.
• Experience working with third‑party laboratories, certification bodies, and industry standards.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional projects and driving process improvement initiatives across multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Understanding the manufacturing process within the apparel industry.
• Ability to prioritize, operate proactively, work as a team and handle challenges.
• Confident, articulate, goal oriented, self‑motived and hard working.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Ability to present technical information to a variety of audiences in a way that is easily understood.
• Capable of multi‑tasking while working in a team environment to perform tasks cross functionally.

What’s in it For You

• A company built on Canadian roots and heritage.
• Your work is recognized with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards Program.
• Opportunities for career growth through numerous internal and external programs.
• Recognize and be recognized by your peers with our Goose Rewards & ICON Rewards.
• Be a part of CG Gives. Donation matching and paid volunteer time to help the organizations you care about.
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues.
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow.

Salary Range: $64,000.00 - $88,000.00 / year

About the salary range: We’re committed to being open and fair about pay. The range provided is intended as a guideline and does not represent a guaranteed offer. When we make an offer, we consider the responsibilities of the position, market data, and internal equity to ensure consistency across our team. Your actual offer will depend on your experience, skills, and alignment with the role.

Vacancy status

This posting represents an active vacancy for which we are currently hiring.

At Canada Goose, we believe that belonging goes beyond mere inclusion. It’s about being part of a community that values, supports, and empowers you. We thrive when we can be our authentic selves. Our community is built on empathy and the understanding that every individual’s experience is unique, and every voice is important. We also recognize that communities are ever evolving, and that our work is never done. At Canada Goose, belonging is more than just an ideal—it’s the key to unlocking our collective potential, taking us further together.

Canada Goose is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

There are multiple ways to interview with us! If you require any interview accommodation for your interview, please e-mail us at [e-mail].

At Canada Goose, you’ll find purpose in keeping the planet cold and the people on it warm. As part of our team, you’ll embrace your inherent responsibility to give back, protect our environment, and make a meaningful impact—all while experiencing that unique ‘Canadian Warmth’ that defines our culture.

Canada Goose isn't like anything else. We’ve built something great, something special – an iconic brand with an inspirational and authentic story. Here, opportunities are everywhere – to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they’re yours for the taking.

We embrace diversity in all its forms and definition and strive to remove barriers to create an inclusive culture and equitable workplace where everyone can live authentically, every day and in every situation.