Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Toronto - Giveandgo

Description

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading, and growing, North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic and team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability, we'd love to have you join our team. Our Consumer Brands: two-bite brand, including two bite-brownies, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe , Mason St. Bakehouse , and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co

It's an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future

Job Overview

The Regulatory Affairs Specialist ensures compliance with regulations by providing timely input to various teams (Product & Packaging Development, QA, Marketing, Procurement, Supply Chain) for new and existing products. The Specialist is expected to combine scientific and regulatory knowledge to help the business strategize and ensure products manufactured and distributed by Give & Go meet appropriate legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for label compliance on assigned Give & Go categories
• Generate technical packaging information for new and existing products in compliance with Canadian, United States, and other international regulations as assigned.
• Review label artwork for accuracy and regulatory compliance, providing final approval to the Marketing & Graphic teams.
• Be an expert on customer templates and web portals for specification entries and assigned label reviews on portals.
• Respond to regulatory questions related to formulations and all labelling information.
• Maintain label review and claims verification schedules
• Help develop proactive strategies to address regulatory challenges. Conduct comprehensive research to ensure a thorough understanding of regulations impacting the company's portfolio.
• Leverage scientific expertise to meet regulatory expectations.
• Assess ingredients and product categories for compliance with applicable regulations.
• Provide necessary information required to comply with food safety and other regulatory audit requirements.
• Work with cross-functional teams to monitor regulations and implement business solutions in response to external regulatory changes.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and enhancement of procedures and testing programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Collaborate cross-functional teams to ensure timely testing of ingredients and products.
• Review testing reports to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and oversee subsequent communications.
• Foster strong partnerships with third-party testing laboratories
• Stay informed about new applicable laws and maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations affecting ingredients and products by attending courses, webinars, and utilizing regulatory agencies' websites.
• Participate in bi-weekly team learning sessions.
• Inform the team of any emerging risks that may impact products, labelling and regulatory requirements.
• Engage in consultations with regulatory agencies and assist in providing feedback on upcoming regulatory changes on behalf of the company.

The Recipe for Success

• Completion of university degree in Nutrition, Food Science, or other relevant scientific discipline
• Minimum 4 years experience in the Food Manufacturing industry
• Minimum 4 years experience in a regulatory Affairs role
• Working knowledge of HC, and FDA, and other international food regulatory agencies
• Certificate in Food Labeling, Regulatory Affairs, or Food Law
• Knowledge of Genesis nutrition software program
• Results-oriented team player capable of working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with proven analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate (verbal and written effectively, along with influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to communicate regulatory and technical issues in clear concise terms to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent attention to detail, able to prioritize tasks and follow-up
• Maintain current knowledge of HC, FDA, and other International food labeling regulations and documentation requirements.

What we can offer

• As we grow, we are committed to preserving the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people-focused and are core to our success at every size. Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.
• Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at , citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.