Regulatory Affairs Specialist: Food (Canada & Global)

Proforce Personnel; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforce Personnel is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist for its client in the food manufacturing sector in Montreal. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, food labelling, product claims, and ensuring safety across Canada and export markets.

You will work cross-functionally with R&D, QA, procurement, marketing and sales, maintain documentation, monitor regulatory changes, and translate complex requirements into actionable guidance while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of regulatory affairs experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian regulations (Health Canada, CFIA) and labelling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products comply with Health Canada and CFIA regulations.
• Review labels, nutrition facts, ingredient lists, and claims.
• Provide regulatory guidance during product development and launches.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and respond to inquiries.
• Coordinate with R&D, QA, Procurement, Marketing, and Sales.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Project management

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Nutrition

Tools

Genesis

GS1

Job description

Proforce Personnel is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist for its client in the food manufacturing sector in Montreal. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, food labelling, product claims, and ensuring safety across Canada and export markets.

You will work cross-functionally with R&D, QA, procurement, marketing and sales, maintain documentation, monitor regulatory changes, and translate complex requirements into actionable guidance while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.