Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Give and Go Prepared Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Give and Go Prepared Foods is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to ensure compliance with Canadian and international regulations. The role involves collaboration with various teams to manage regulatory risks and requires extensive experience in food manufacturing and regulatory affairs.

Benefits

Diverse, people-focused culture

Encouragement of idea sharing and learning

Qualifications

• 7 years in the Food Manufacturing industry.
• 5 years in a Regulatory Affairs role.
• Strong knowledge of food labeling and advertising regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve procedures related to regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for timely testing.
• Maintain compliance tools and update policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Nutrition, Food Science, or related field

Certificate in Food Labelling, Regulatory Affairs, or Food Law

Job description

Posted Friday, March 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading, and growing, North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic team that values respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability, we’d love to have you join us. Our Consumer Brands include: two-bite brand, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe, Mason St. Bakehouse, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co.

It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we grow rapidly and want you to be part of our bright future!

Job Overview:

Responsible for providing clear and timely regulatory input to R&D, QA, Marketing, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams for innovation projects and existing product changes, ensuring full compliance with Canadian and international regulations. The role requires in-depth knowledge of applicable regulations and collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve business success, considering regulatory risks, opportunities, constraints, and future changes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and improve procedures and testing programs related to regulatory requirements for ingredients and finished products.
• Coordinate with PD, Procurement, Supply Chain, and QA teams to ensure timely testing of ingredients and products.
• Provide information for food safety and regulatory audits.
• Proactively update and maintain processes to meet regulatory requirements for ingredients and products.
• Model leadership competencies by fostering a positive work environment and culture through effective administration of People Processes and Tools.
• Manage performance by ensuring proper onboarding, coaching, development, and corrective actions.
• Handle talent and succession planning by filling vacancies with integrity.
• Ensure completion of required compliance training.
• Promote employee engagement through relationship building and action plan execution.
• Ensure all ingredients and products adhere to policies at certification and processing levels.
• Maintain compliance tools and update policies to support successful product launches.
• Collaborate with ingredient suppliers to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Stay informed on new laws and regulations affecting ingredients via courses, webinars, and agency websites.
• Participate in team learnings and inform the team of emerging risks impacting labeling and regulations.
• Assist in regulatory consultations and provide feedback on upcoming regulatory changes.

The Recipe for Success:

• Degree in Nutrition, Food Science, or a related field.
• 7 years in the Food Manufacturing industry.
• 5 years in a Regulatory Affairs role.
• Certificate in Food Labelling, Regulatory Affairs, or Food Law.
• Strong knowledge of food labeling and advertising regulations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Leadership skills to guide Regulatory Affairs professionals towards common goals.

What We Can Offer:

• A diverse, people-focused culture rooted in our values of Quality, Direct Communication, and Respect.
• An environment that encourages sharing ideas, experimenting, and learning from each other.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give & Go is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of characteristics protected by law. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail], citing "AODA" in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.