Regulatory Affairs Specialist in Bakery Food Manufacturer

Great Connections Employment Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery food manufacturer in Toronto is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to ensure compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong knowledge of Canadian and international food regulations. Responsibilities include monitoring compliance, developing product documentation, and providing staff training. Competitive compensation and a commitment to diversity in hiring are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a regulatory or quality assurance role in the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and international food regulations.
• Experience with HACCP, GMP, kosher compliance, and organic certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food products are safe for consumption and compliant with regulations.
• Monitor regulatory requirements from CFIA, FDA, and Health Canada.
• Provide training to operations staff on regulatory requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of Canadian food regulations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related discipline

Tools

Label management software

Regulatory and nutritional software tools (e.g., Genesis)

Job description

Regulatory Affairs Specialist in Bakery Food Manufacturer

Our client, a leading bakery food manufacturer in Etobicoke/Vaughan is looking for a passionate and skilled Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join their team.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring that all regulatory strategies and activities align with business objectives and comply with applicable legal and food safety requirements. Reporting to the VP Product Development and Regulatory Affairs, this position ensures that our products meet national and international regulatory compliance standards.

Job Duties:

• Ensure that all food products, ingredients, and additives used are safe for public consumption and compliant with applicable regulations.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory requirements from CFIA, FDA, Health Canada, and other relevant food regulatory bodies; ensure timely implementation of regulatory updates.
• Coordinate kosher activities with the Rabbi and maintain kosher database.
• Work with label generating software to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and brand consistency of labels.
• Develop and maintain product documentation including specification sheets, labeling requirements, ingredient declarations, and nutritional facts.
• Coordinate and liaise with regulatory authorities and external auditors during inspections and product registrations.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of documentation for applicable certification (e.g. kosher, gluten free).
• Partner with packaging and ingredients suppliers to ensure all product labeling and packaging meet regulatory and customer specifications.
• Maintain and manage finished goods specifications.
• Support during SQF and other regulatory audits as required.
• Participate in the ongoing development and improvement of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), particularly regarding regulatory compliance.
• Review existing product SKUs for continued regulatory compliance and support required label changes or re-registrations.
• Provide training to the operations staff on regulatory requirements, and provide timely updates when regulations change to ensure continued compliance.
• Perform other duties and assignments as required to support the company’s quality and regulatory affairs objectives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, Chemistry, Biology, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in a regulatory or quality assurance role in the food industry.
• Working knowledge of Canadian (CFIA, Health Canada) and international food regulations (USDA, FDA).
• Experience with organic certification compliance (USDA and COR), as well as HACCP, GMP, and kosher programs.
• Proficient in food labeling regulations and experienced with label management software.
• Strong organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in regulatory and nutritional software tools (e.g., Genesis) is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume to [e-mail] with the subject "Regulatory Affairs Specialist"

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender‑identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.