Senior HSE, Food Safety, and Sustainability Compliance Officer

InstaBox Winnipeg; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance solutions company in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is looking for a Senior Compliance Officer to oversee regulatory inspections and develop integrated health, safety, and food safety programs. The role requires extensive experience in compliance and auditing, along with advanced knowledge of international standards. The ideal candidate will implement management systems and conduct audits across operational environments, ensuring compliance and safety. Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities are included in the benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Support for eligible work permit or permanent residency sponsorship

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in auditing and compliance in international markets.
• Certification as an auditor for globally recognized packaging safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and manage complex compliance systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits across health, safety, and food safety sectors.
• Implement management systems aligned with international standards.
• Deliver training to enhance internal audit capabilities.

Skills

Auditing

Regulatory Compliance

Quality Systems

Health and Safety Management

Environmental Compliance

Education

Academic background in microbiology and biochemistry

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

ISO 22000

FSSC 22000

HACCP

Job description

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly specialized Senior Compliance Officer to oversee regulatory inspections and develop integrated health, safety, environmental, and food safety programs within Manitoba’s manufacturing and packaging sectors. This role requires advanced knowledge of international standards and audit systems, and a proven ability to implement compliance frameworks that support operational safety, certification readiness, and export market access.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct health and safety, environmental, and food safety audits across varied operational environments including packaging, food production, and logistics.
• Implement and oversee integrated management systems in alignment with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 22000, as well as GFSI-aligned standards such as FSSC 22000 and HACCP.
• Deliver customized training to support internal audit capabilities, focusing on recognized global certifications and compliance benchmarks.
• Contribute to risk mitigation strategies and crisis response frameworks based on ISO 22301 principles and sustainable operational planning.
• Coordinate external certifications and liaise with certifying and regulatory bodies to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Guide organizations in aligning with export market standards, emphasizing safety, quality, and sustainability.

Minimum Requirements:

• Extensive experience in auditing, compliance, and quality systems across international markets, particularly in food, chemical, and packaging sectors, with a strong track record of regulatory compliance.
• Certification as an auditor for globally recognized packaging safety standards and multiple ISO management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and manage complex compliance systems across multiple operational sites.
• Advanced understanding of occupational health and environmental safety systems in industrial and manufacturing environments.
• Academic background in microbiology and biochemistry, with postgraduate research in crisis and risk management focused on public service environments.

Desirable Skills:

• Expertise in auditor training and regulatory capacity building.
• Practical knowledge of aligning international audit frameworks with local Canadian compliance standards.
• Proficiency in English.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Support for eligible work permit or permanent residency sponsorship
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership in compliance innovation