Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Food)

Sourcenutra; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-growing company focused on regulatory affairs in the food industry. As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will be at the forefront of ensuring compliance for a variety of food products entering the Canadian market. This role requires a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills, as you will be reviewing packaging artwork and collaborating with internal teams. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about food safety regulations, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative workplace.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in food regulations and labeling compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Review label and packaging artwork for various food products.
• Interpret and communicate Canadian Food Regulations to clients.

Skills

Food Regulations

Labeling Compliance

Project Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Master's Degree in Food Science

Tools

CFIA Websites

Webinars

Job description

SOURCE NUTRACEUTICAL, INC.
Winnipeg, MB, CANADA R3T 1T4

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R egulatory Affairs Specialist, Food

Source Nutraceutical, Inc. (SNI) is a fast-growing company with offices in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Toronto, Ontario. We are an integrated “one-stop shop” for regulatory affairs, packaging and label compliance, creative services and clinical research needs. SNI has a substantial client base that is constantly growing.

If you like helping people and can provide customer service with a high degree of professionalism, keep reading!

This position reports to the Director, Regulatory Affairs (Foods, NHPs and Dietary Supplements), and will be primarily responsible for providing label and packaging artwork reviews for a variety of food products that may be entering or already on the Canadian market, including but not limited to reviews for: supplemented foods, FOP, NFTs, and grocery items (all aisles of a grocer) .

Other areas of responsibility include:

• Project management.
• Effective interpretation, application and clear communication of Canadian Food Regulations, guidelines and policies to clients and fellow team members is a must.
• Work collaboratively with other internal teams such as Sales and Marketing, and Creative Services.
• Administrative tasks that include maintaining project files and archiving.
• Staying up to date on food regulations pertaining to job function via mailing lists, journals, CFIA websites, trade associations attending webinars etc.
• Supporting other departments as required and based on individual regulatory experience in this or related fields.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Life Sciences, Nutrition, Food Science, or related discipline (Master's preferred).
• 3+ years’ experience in Food Regulations, including labelling and packaging compliance.
• Natural Health Products (NHP), Cosmetic, OTC, Drug or other Consumer Product regulatory or food safety experience will be considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of the following:
  • Canada's Food & Drug Act and Regulations
  • Guide to Food Labelling and Advertising
  • Safe Food for Canadian’s Regulations
  • Consumer Packaging & Labelling Act
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical knowledge in simpler terms.
• Ability to analyze, organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work as a member of a team in a timeline-driven environment with limited supervision.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products (ie. Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Superior accuracy and attention to detail.
• A positive attitude with a growth mindset.
• Be able to thrive in an environment of growth and change.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

If you have great communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to adapt, we want you on our team!

We thank those who apply, however only qualified applicants will be contacted.

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