Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our team in Ontario. This position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with all applicable Canadian federal and provincial food regulations, including those from the CFIA, Health Canada, and other regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food regulations, labelling requirements, and regulatory submissions, with specific experience in the bakery or food manufacturing sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all federal and provincial food safety and regulatory requirements (CFIA, Health Canada, FDA where applicable).
• Review, approve, and maintain product labelling, packaging, and nutritional claims in accordance with the Canadian Food and Drug Regulations (FDR), Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), and applicable standards.
• Develop and maintain regulatory documentation, including ingredient statements, allergen declarations, and product specifications.
• Act as the regulatory lead during product development to ensure all new formulations meet Canadian regulatory and labelling requirements.
• Communicate with internal departments (R&D, QA, Marketing, Sales) to ensure regulatory alignment throughout the product lifecycle.
• Monitor regulatory changes in Canada and international markets and advise the business of any impacts.
• Prepare and support submissions and registrations required for product launches, certifications, or export documentation.
• Support responses to regulatory inspections, audits, and inquiries from the CFIA or third-party certification bodies.
• Maintain databases and regulatory files to ensure up-to-date and accessible compliance information.
• Assist with training internal staff on regulatory standards, changes, and best practices.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, Nutrition, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of regulatory affairs experience in the food manufacturing industry, ideally in baked goods or similar categories.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian food regulations, including FDR, SFCR, CFIA guidelines, and bilingual labelling requirements (English/French).
• Experience with U.S. FDA food labelling is an asset.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects and timelines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and regulatory database systems.
• Ability to interpret scientific data and technical documents.
• Bilingual (English/French) is an asset.

Join a leading bakery manufacturer and help us ensure regulatory excellence while bringing delicious and compliant products to market.

Apply today!